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Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Closing the confidence gap with Kelli Thompson

Apr 8, 2024
Kelli Thompson, author of 'Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck,' discusses disparities in the workplace affecting confidence levels with Jessi. They explore self-advocacy gender disparities, strategies for women in leadership, embracing doubt, and breaking self-imposed limitations. The conversation highlights the importance of taking action despite doubts, navigating career development in your 20s and 30s, and embracing discomfort to build confidence.
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  • Transformative life moments can lead to growth and reinvention by embracing change and uncertainty.
  • Closing the Confidence Gap requires systemic changes and self-advocacy despite insecurities for women to succeed in the workplace.

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Kelly's Crisis and Transformation

In her 30s, Kelly Thompson faced a moment of realization after a long relationship ended, leading to exhaustion from single-handedly raising her daughter while questioning her career choice. This transformative period marked a shift where her old life fell away, prompting introspection and a need for change. Despite feeling lost in uncertainty between the past and future, Kelly recognized this challenging moment as an opportunity for growth and reinvention.

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