The mindbodygreen Podcast 487: How to be confident & get what you want | Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet
May 29, 2023
Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet shares tips on building confidence, measuring confidence levels, and avoiding victim mentality. They also discuss the art of persuasion, overcoming mean comments, and building confidence in children. Funny tall stories and the qualities of a good auctioneer are shared, along with advice for young professionals on overcoming workplace drama.
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From Vanity Fair To Billion-Dollar Auctions
- Lydia became obsessed with charity auctioneering after reading a Vanity Fair piece and pursued internships relentlessly.
- Over 20 years she practiced onstage and has now raised over a billion dollars for nonprofits.
Let Kids Fail To Build Resilience
- Let children fail and don't do for them what they can do themselves to build resilience.
- Boredom and unstructured play teach creativity and coping skills essential for confidence.
Confidence Versus Bravado
- Confidence isn't necessarily bravado; it's believing you belong without pretending to be someone else.
- Self-esteem and confidence are linked because inner strength helps criticism bounce off you.