Being confident is easy when you can draw on evidence that you're good at something. 

But how do you build confidence around something you've never done?

On this episode I walk you through the 4C's, a formula to build confidence that's easy to understand and to put into practice. 

Listen and learn:   - What the 4C's are  - How to create confidence around a new skill, as a beginner  - How to manage the uncertainty of failure vs success when attempting a new skill 

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Leadership Accelerator  My 12 week skills based professional development program launches April 2022 and will help you execute at a higher level with self-compassion. Waitlist is opening soon.  You'll learn how to:  • Have an unshakeable core of self-confidence even when you feel insecure  • Be a Brain Ninja and be hyperaware of your thoughts and emotions  • No longer be paralyzed by guilt, shame, anxiety and fear of disappointing other peopl  • Live a life of intention and thrive amidst everyday life stressors  • Master Time and Organize your Life  • Public Speaking: How to Speak to Influence  (this is next level, you'll learn how to deliver a talk like you were on a TED stage)  • The Art of Transformational Negotiations 2.0  • Lead and Manage Teams 

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About the Podcast Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth. 

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.