Ever had someone praise you, and instead of feeling confident you immediately thought, “They’re just being nice”? Most leaders I speak to have plenty of evidence they’re doing well, and still feel like they’re about to get found out.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I break down the main mistake people make when they’re trying to reduce self-doubt: outsourcing confidence to other people.

I’ll show you how to get out of that loop by building identity confidence and self-trust, so praise becomes a bonus, not a lifeline. You’ll learn:

- Why compliments bounce off when your internal story is “I’m not enough”

- How validation turns silence into “rejection” in your head

- The practical steps to build confidence that doesn’t depend on other people’s reactions

Leader? Head to joshsuttoncoaching.com to see how can help you stop the doubt and lead with confidence.