Self-Confidence & Leadership: From Climbing Mountains to Motherhood
Thu Feb 05 2026
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We reframe self-doubt, motherhood, and messy life moments as a training ground for leadership, confidence, and authentic growth. Simone shares the REAL method and a mindset reset that turns “I could never” into clear choices and courageous action.
• redefining “shrinking violet” as resilience and strength
• reframing caregiving and domestic labor as leadership skills
• Simone’s vulnerable turning points and Kilimanjaro mindset
• competing vs supporting women and the social media trap
• readiness myths, imposter syndrome, and action bias
• adoption, family culture, and transferable skills
• control alt delete mindset tool for resets
• the REAL method for building confidence
You can find Simone at https://simoneknego.com/
Amy Vince's 3-part online EFT tapping series for women
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Thoughts or comments? Send us a text! We reframe self-doubt, motherhood, and messy life moments as a training ground for leadership, confidence, and authentic growth. Simone shares the REAL method and a mindset reset that turns “I could never” into clear choices and courageous action. • redefining “shrinking violet” as resilience and strength • reframing caregiving and domestic labor as leadership skills • Simone’s vulnerable turning points and Kilimanjaro mindset • competing vs supporting women and the social media trap • readiness myths, imposter syndrome, and action bias • adoption, family culture, and transferable skills • control alt delete mindset tool for resets • the REAL method for building confidence You can find Simone at https://simoneknego.com/ Amy Vince's 3-part online EFT tapping series for women https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wisdom-of-feminine-rage-honor-express-and-release-built-up-anger-tickets-1981657370540?aff=oddtdtcreator Support the show Sign up for the launch team for my book, Nature Knows, and get free insider news and surprises at https://maryrothwell.net/natureknows Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at NSVpodcast@gmail.com. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingviolets Follow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!