In this episode of the Influential Women Podcast, host Jodie O’Brien talks with Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Confidence Through Visibility movement, about bridging the confidence gap and becoming more visible without waiting for permission.

Sheena shares how growing up without representation shaped her mission to help women stop shrinking and start showing up fully. Together, Jodie and Sheena explore why confidence is a skill you can build, how visibility creates credibility and impact, and why imperfect action is often the fastest path to growth. They also discuss rejection, resilience, and how owning your achievements helps other women see what’s possible.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Build confidence as a daily skill (not a personality trait)

• Use visibility to close the confidence gap for women

• Reframe self-promotion as a leadership tool, not bragging

• Take imperfect action and grow through rejection

• Show up consistently even when fear is present

If you’ve ever doubted your readiness, hesitated to speak up, or felt pressure to be perfect before taking action, this episode will remind you that your voice matters now.

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