We’re talking real-deal confidence—the kind you build while you’re ugly-crying in your car between school drop-off and a board meeting. In this conversation with media pro and author Lynn Smith, we dig into the messy intersection of courage and confidence, why perfectionism and your “brain bully” are killing your clarity, and how to model bravery for your kids (and, TBH, for yourself). Spoiler: brave isn’t something you are; it’s something you do. We get into naming the inner critic, reframing fear, and choosing the next right step—even when quitting is actually the bravest move. Oh, and Lynn wrote the children’s book on this: Just Keep Going—for kids and the grown-ups who love them.

What we cover:

The fear loop CEOs and six-year-olds share—and how to break it

“Brain bully” vs. inner knowing: name it, reframe it, tell it to sit down

Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the confidence–courage flywheel

When to keep going…and when letting go is the most courageous choice

Raising confident kids by modeling it (not lecturing it)

Simple body-based resets for big feelings (yours and theirs)

Because whether you’re running a company or raising tiny humans, confidence isn’t about never feeling fear — it’s about learning to move with it, breathe through it, and just keep going.

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Connect with Lynn:

Website: https://www.lynnsmith.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

Book: https://www.lynnsmith.com/author?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

Lynn’s Confidence Quiz: https://www.lynnsmith.com/quiz

Nicole’s Confidence Derailer Quiz: https://nicolekalil.com/confidencequiz 

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