Why Resilience Comes First

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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!BIG IDEAConfidence doesn’t come first—it comes through resilience. True leadership confidence is earned in the hard moments, forged by experience, and grounded in honoring your Core Values. If you want to lead with authenticity and impact, resilience isn’t optional—it’s foundational.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISRecognize emotional bypassing in yourself and others—name the struggle honestly.Reflect on which of your Core Values is being honored or dishonored in hard moments.Reframe your narrative by shifting from “this is a disaster” to “this is an opportunity.”Practice micro-courage daily—small brave acts build leadership muscle.Seek perspective and invite others to speak into your blind spots.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat’s one challenge you’ve overcome that truly shaped your confidence?How did you grow through it—not just recover?Where did your Core Values show up in that process?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review.Podchaser (Android): you can go to this link here and leave a rating and review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS • Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta • Get your Free Core Values Blueprint:  https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist Let’s chat: [email protected] SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader who’s ready to lead with courage and confidence.Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube :https://youtu.be/Uo8tzTNhRbcListen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show