The Confidence Chronicles
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  • The Energetic Shift That Makes You Unforgettable :How to Be Felt Without Saying a Word

    Before you even open your mouth, people are already feeling you.

    Your energy walks into the room before your words do.

    This lesson is all about presence, not performative, not loud, not forced.

    We’re talking about grounded, magnetic energy that holds weight. That commands respect.

    You’ll learn the psychology of presence, how to shift your nervous system into calm confidence,
    and how to use breath, posture, and stillness to take up space without overcompensating.

    This isn’t about being the loudest.
    It’s about being the most anchored.

    Because when you’re regulated, rooted, and intentional—people listen.
    Not because you yelled…
    But because they felt you.

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 The Energy You're Broadcasting Right Now
    • 00:00:22 You Don't Have to Be Loud to Be Powerful
    • 00:00:45 Energetic Presence: How to Be Felt Without Speaking
    • 00:01:15 The Lion in the Room: Understanding True Presence
    • 00:03:08 What Presence Really Is: Safety, Confidence, and Congruence
    • 00:04:35 The Insecurity Trap: How Self-Obsession Kills Presence
    • 00:06:41 93% of Communication Is Nonverbal
    • 00:08:02 Your Nervous System Doesn't Lie
    • 00:09:24 Confidence Is Frequency: Contracting vs. Expanding
    • 00:09:55 Are You Leaking or Anchoring Your Power?
    • 00:10:47 Commanding Attention Without Overcompensating
    • 00:11:18 The Power of Stillness and Silence
    • 00:12:21 Body Language Mastery: Posture, Movement, and Eye Contact
    • 00:16:30 The Final Shift: Becoming the Lioness in the Room

    ✨ Reflection Prompts:

    👑 What kind of energy do you usually bring into a room? Is it grounded, chaotic, avoidant, performative?
    👑 What does it feel like when someone walks in and you can immediately sense their presence?
    👑 What would it look like to bring more intention into your presence this week—at a meeting, a dinner, or even a social media post?

    👑 WORK WITH ME

    ♟️ The Queen’s Table
    High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy.
    👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    👑 The Next Level
    For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income.
    👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/

    📚 MY BOOKS

    Becoming Magnetic
    Confidence Feels Like Sh*t
    👉🏽 https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com

    📲 LET’S CONNECT

    If this episode hit, let me know.

    👉🏽 Come and DM me on Instagram and tell me where you noticed yourself leaking or anchoring your power.
    👉🏽 Or leave a comment on Spotify and share what landed for you.

    18 min
  • How to Connect With Your Future Self (The Alter-SHE-go Method™️)

    If you’re ready for a massive identity shift, this episode is for you.

    Because you don’t become your future self by “trying harder”, you become her by deciding who she is, then moving like her until your life catches up.

    In this episode, I’m teaching you the method that changed my identity, changed my life, and created “The Queen of Confidence” version of me.
    It’s called the Alter-SHE-go Method.

    The practice that helped me go from a shy, traumatised, playing-small version of me, to building the Queen identity and everything that came with it.

    We talk about:

    • Why identity comes before results, every time
    • The biggest trap people fall into, “when I have it, then I’ll be it”
    • The real shift, Be, Do, Have
    • Why this is not fake, and what to do if you feel cringe trying it
    • The science behind it, enclothed cognition, and why what you wear changes how you perform
    • How I used Alter Shigo energy to do scary things, including stepping onto big stages
    • The questions to build your future self, her values, standards, boundaries, style, beliefs, and energy
    • The real challenge, taking action as her, not just journaling about her

    This is your reminder that the future version of you is not coming to save you, she’s waiting for you to meet her.

    Mentioned in this episode

    Watch Beyoncé talking about Sasha Fierce (Alter Ego energy):
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtTlFW9_sTI

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 Welcome to the Alter Shego Experience
    • 00:00:30 The Origin Story
    • 00:01:45 Main Character Energy and Becoming Magnetic Preview
    • 00:02:59 The Confession: From Hot Mess to Queen of Confidence
    • 00:06:36 Why Confidence Matters
    • 00:08:39 The Five Steps to Becoming Magnetic Framework
    • 00:09:24 Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce: The Alter Shego Method
    • 00:10:18 Flipping the Script
    • 00:13:42 Forget Fake It Till You Make It: Just Make It
    • 00:16:25 The TEDx Story: Alter Shego in Action
    • 00:20:00 The Science Behind Dressing the Part
    • 00:21:16 Let's Create YOUR Alter Shego
    • 00:24:20 Don't Confuse Your Future Self With Your Present Self
    • 00:26:09 The Challenge: Share and Embody Your Alter Shego
    • 00:28:49 The Final Question

    ▶️ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE

    https://www.youtube.com/thequeenofconfidence

    Connect with me

    If this episode hits, DM me on Instagram and tell me who your Alter She-go is.
    Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence
    https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/

    And if you’re listening on Spotify, leave a comment and tell me your biggest takeaway, I read them.

    👑 WORK WITH ME

    The Queen's Table
    High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy.
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    The Next Level
    For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income.
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/

    30 min
  • How To Plan Your Entire Year in Just a Few Hours (2026 edition)

    How We Plan an Entire Year in Just a Few Hours
    *👉🏽 1st Download the FREE 2026 Goals & Intentions Workbook here:*
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    If you don’t plan your year, your year will plan you.
    And most people don’t realise this until they’re exhausted, overbooked, reacting to life, and wondering why the things they wanted never actually happened.
    In this episode, I’m breaking down *exactly how Hamish and I plan our entire year in just a few focused hours,* and why this process has changed everything for us, our business, our income, our energy, and our life.
    This is not fluffy goal setting.
    This is strategic, grounded, intentional planning that creates momentum and space.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    * Why most people’s goals never materialise
    * How your calendar quietly controls your cash flow, content, and capacity
    * Why choosing a word of the year becomes a decision-making filter
    * How we map 12 months without burnout or overbooking
    * Why launches, promotions, and visibility must be planned early
    * How to create space for both strategy and magic
    * The exact year-planning ritual we’ve used for over a decade

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 Welcome to 2026: Your Year Planning Masterclass
    • 00:02:09 The Power of Intentionality: Why Planning Matters
    • 00:08:40 Cash Flow and Content Follow Your Calendar
    • 00:11:01 Step One: Choose Your Word of the Year
    • 00:12:39 Step Two: Get Your Year-Long Calendar
    • 00:14:40 Step Three: Eliminate Distractions for Deep Planning
    • 00:16:09 Step Four: Add Monthly Themes
    • 00:18:37 Step Five: Block In Special Dates and Commitments
    • 00:19:07 Step Six: Drop In Your Promotional Windows
    • 00:21:46 Step Seven: Add Events You Want to Attend
    • 00:23:10 Step Eight: Schedule Your Time Away
    • 00:25:20 Step Nine: Review Your Capacity
    • 00:27:46 Step Ten: Set Your Monthly Focus and Income Goals
    • 00:30:37 Lead from the Front: Make 2026 Your Year

    📥 START HERE (FREE RESOURCE)Before you plan 2026, download our *annual Goals & Intentions Workbook,* the exact process we use every single year.
    👉 Grab it free here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/
    Or DM me *2026* on Instagram and I’ll send it straight to you.

    READY TO BUILD MOMENTUM?
    If you want to grow a real community online and turn content into connection, start with *The Fanbase Formula.*
    👉 Learn more here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/fanbase-formula/
    If you’re ready for *high-level mentorship, visibility, leadership, and expansion,* explore working with me inside *The Queen’s Table.*
    👉 Apply here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/

    📚 MY BOOKS
    * _Becoming Magnetic_
    * _Confidence Feels Like Sh_t*

    Available on Amazon and all major bookstores.
    🌍

    👑 *READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND?*
    ♟️ *The Queen's Table*
    My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    👑 *MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH ME*
    ✨ *The Next Level*
    Build your confidence, audience and income.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/

    📖 *My Book – Becoming The One*
    → https://www.amazon.com/

    🎙 *Listen to the Podcast*
    → https://podcasts.apple.com/

    📱 *Come Say Hi on Instagram*
    → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/

    ⭐ *If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it.*

    31 min
  • How We Plan Our Entire Year in Just a Few Hours (2026 edition)

    If you don’t plan your year, your year will plan you.

    And most people don’t realise this until they’re exhausted, overbooked, chasing goals that never landed, and wondering why the life they wanted still feels just out of reach.

    In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how Hamish and I plan our entire year in just a few focused hours, and why this process has changed everything for us, our business, our income, our energy, and our family life.

    This is how we stop reacting and start leading a year on purpose.

    In this episode, we cover:
    • Why pipe dreams stay pipe dreams without structure
    • How your calendar quietly dictates your income, content, and capacity
    • The power of choosing a word of the year and letting it guide decisions
    • How we map an entire year without burnout or overwhelm
    • Why promotions, launches, and visibility must be planned early
    • How to create space for strategy and magic at the same time
    • The biggest mistake people make when planning a new year

    “You can’t co-create with the universe if you haven’t even opened your diary.”

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 Welcome to 2026: The Year Planning Masterclass
    • 00:02:09 Why Intentionality Matters: Creating Your Future
    • 00:08:40 Content and Cash Flow Follow Your Calendar
    • 00:11:01 Step One: Choose Your Word of the Year
    • 00:12:39 Step Two: Get a Massive Year-Long Calendar
    • 00:14:40 Step Three: Eliminate Distractions and Make Time
    • 00:16:09 Step Four: Add Monthly Themes to Your Calendar
    • 00:18:37 Step Five: Block in Special Dates and Commitments
    • 00:19:07 Step Six: Drop in Your Promotional Windows
    • 00:21:46 Step Seven: Add Events You Want to Attend
    • 00:23:10 Step Eight: Schedule Time Away and Mini Adventures
    • 00:25:20 Step Nine: Review Your Capacity and Adjust
    • 00:27:40 Step Ten: Set Your Monthly Focus and Income Goals
    • 00:30:37 The Power of Planning: Lead Your Year, Don't Let It Run You
    • 00:31:26 Becoming Magnetic Bonus Content Announcement

    📥 FREE RESOURCE

    Before you plan 2026, grab our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook, the exact process we’ve used every year since 2010.

    Thousands of women use this to:

    • Reflect honestly on the year that was
    • Decide what stays and what goes
    • Choose a word of the year that actually shapes behaviour
    • Map the year ahead with clarity and intention

    👉 Download it free here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    Or DM me 2026 on Instagram and I’ll send it to you.

    🎯 WANT MORE SUPPORT?

    If you’re ready to grow an aligned, loyal audience and build real momentum online, start with The Fanbase Formula, my training on how to grow a community that actually converts.

    👉 Learn more here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/fanbase-formula/

    If you know you’re ready for high-level mentorship, visibility, and leadership, explore working with me inside The Queen’s Table.

    👉 Apply here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/

    💬 STAY CONNECTED

    If this episode hit, I want to hear from you.

    Come tell me what landed for you, what you’re committing to, or what your word of the year is.

    📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/

    You can also leave a comment on Spotify and let me know how this episode supported you.

    You don’t need another year that runs you.
    You need a year you lead.

    And it starts here. ♟️

    31 min
  • Stop Setting Goals Until You Do This First (2026 Goal Setting Method)

    If 2025 took a lot out of you, this episode is your reset.
    👉🏽 Before you plan 2026, download our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook and follow this process with us grab it free here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/
    We’re walking you through the exact year-end ritual we’ve used since 2010 to reflect, choose what stays, decide what goes, and map 2026 with intention.
    In this episode, Hamish and I walk you through how we personally close out a year and intentionally design the next one.
    We talk about:

    * Why most people rush into goal setting without closing the year properly
    * How reflecting honestly changes the way you move forward
    * Choosing a word of the year that actually guides your decisions
    * What to stop carrying into 2026
    * How to map your year in a way that supports your life, health, relationships, and work

    If you want 2026 to feel different, not just busier, this episode will help you slow down, reset, and move forward with clarity.

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 Welcome: Our Most Successful Year Ever
    • 00:05:32 The Word of the Year
    • 00:16:14 The Best of 2025
    • 00:23:18 The Hard Truth: What Didn't Work
    • 00:43:34 The Biggest Lessons: Support and Structure
    • 00:47:00 2026 Word of the Year
    • 00:51:59 The Year of S: Systems, Stabilization, and Sales
    • 00:59:43 Goals Without Intention Are Just Smoke
    • 01:00:37 The Bucket List and Bold Dreams
    • 01:04:06 How to Actually Do This Work

    *🔗 WORK WITH ERIKA*
    *The Next Level*
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/
    *The Queen’s Table (High-Level Mentorship)*
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/
    🎯 FREE RESOURCES*2026 Goals & Intentions Workbook (FREE)*
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/
    📚 BOOKS BY ERIKA CRAMER*Confidence Feels Like Sh*t*
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1760879835
    *Becoming Magnetic*
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1760879991
    (Available on Amazon and major bookstores)
    🌐

    👑 *READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND?*
    ♟️ *The Queen's Table*
    My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    👑 *MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH ME*
    ✨ *The Next Level*
    Build your confidence, audience and income.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/

    📖 *My Book – Becoming The One*
    → https://www.amazon.com/

    🎙 *Listen to the Podcast*
    → https://podcasts.apple.com/

    📱 *Come Say Hi on Instagram*
    → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/

    ⭐ *If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it.*

    1 hr 8 min
  • Our 2026 Goals & Intentions Podcast (+ Free Workbook Inside)

    Don’t Set Goals for 2026 Until You Do This

    If 2025 stretched you, challenged you, or changed you, this episode is your reset.

    Before you start planning 2026, download our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook and follow this process with us.
    👉🏽 Grab it free here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    This is the exact year-end ritual we’ve used since 2010 to close one chapter properly, decide what stays, release what you’re done with, and intentionally design the year ahead.

    In this episode, Hamish and I share how we:

    • Reflect honestly on the year that was
    • Choose a word of the year that actually guides our actions
    • Identify patterns, lessons, and non-negotiables
    • Map the year ahead with intention instead of pressure

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 Our Most Successful Year Ever
    • 00:05:32 The Word of the Year
    • 00:16:14 The Best of 2025
    • 00:23:18 The Hard Truth: What Didn't Work This Year
    • 00:43:34 The Unsexy Truth: Support Systems That Changed Everything
    • 00:47:24 2026 Word of the Year
    • 00:52:23 The Year of S: Systems, Stabilization, and Support
    • 00:55:19 Setting Boundaries: Your Non-Negotiables for 2026
    • 01:02:12 The Goals and Intentions Process: Making It Real
    • 01:00:00 Your Boldest Dreams: The Bucket List Questions
    • 01:04:53 Final Call: Download the Workbook and Do the Work

    🎧 After listening:
    Come tell me what landed for you (comment if you’re listening on spotify!) OR

    📸 Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know how you enjoyed this episode:
    https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence

    If you’re ready for deeper support:
    ✨ The Next Level
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/

    ✨ The Queen’s Table
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/

    📚 My books: Confidence Feels Like Sh*t & Becoming Magnetic
    Available on Amazon

    If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs a reset before stepping into 2026.

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Wake-Up Call Every Woman Needs to Hear Right Now (Confidence & Mindset)

    *🚨 Download your FREE 2026 Goals & Intentions Workbook*
    Reflect on the year that was and plan intentionally for what’s next. This is our most downloaded resource every year.
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    My friend, this is a ass-kicking coaching session you didn’t ask for, but you may need.
    To start I want to ask you: how badly do you want it?
    Not the version you talk about.
    Not the version you journal about.
    The version that requires sacrifice, standards, and commitment.

    In this episode, I’m asking you a question most people avoid, especially at the end of the year. Because the reality is, most dreams never happen. Not because people aren’t capable, but because they aren’t willing to do what it takes.

    This is a raw, direct conversation about purpose, mission, and responsibility. About why comfort keeps you stuck, why motivation isn’t enough, and why the people you admire are willing to live differently.
    If something in you knows you’re meant for more, this episode will either wake you up or call you out.

    Here’s what this episode will challenge you to look at:
    • How badly you actually want what you say you want
    • The gap between your vision and your actions
    • Why purpose creates energy when motivation fades
    • What you’re willing to give up to get where you want to go
    • Why proximity, mentorship, and standards matter

    This is the kind of episode you sit with.
    Not just listen to.

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 The Wake-Up Call: How Badly Do You Want It?
    • 00:01:24 The 2026 Goals and Intentions Workbook Revealed
    • 00:05:22 The Harsh Truth: Most People Won't Achieve Their Dreams
    • 00:07:10 Finding Your Why: The Mission Bigger Than You
    • 00:09:29 From Trauma to Triumph
    • 00:13:31 The Investment Principle: Proximity Is Power
    • 00:14:09 Stop Bullshitting Yourself: Words vs. Action
    • 00:19:16 The Fire Inside: Inspiration Over Motivation
    • 00:22:45 Death as a Driver: Time Is Not Guaranteed
    • 00:24:45 The Final Challenge: What Are You Willing to Do?

    *READY TO STEP INTO YOUR AUTHORITY?*
    If you’re serious about taking up space, leading with confidence, and becoming the go-to woman in your industry, here’s where to start.
    👑 *

    👑 *READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND?*
    ♟️ *The Queen's Table*
    My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    👑 *MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH ME*
    ✨ *The Next Level*
    Build your confidence, audience and income.
    → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/

    📖 *My Book – Becoming The One*
    → https://www.amazon.com/

    🎙 *Listen to the Podcast*
    → https://podcasts.apple.com/

    📱 *Come Say Hi on Instagram*
    → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/

    ⭐ *If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it.*

    26 min
  • Your end of year ass-kicking & reality check (⚠️ only play if you're ready to be fired up)

    (I have a early present for you - download your 2026 Goals & Intentions here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    OK! Back to the ass-kicking…How badly do you actually want the life you say you want?

    This episode is a direct conversation about commitment, purpose, and the uncomfortable truth most people avoid. I’m not here to motivate you. I’m here to ask you a question that changes everything.

    Because most people will never achieve their dreams. Not because they can’t, but because they aren’t willing to do what it takes.

    In this episode, I talk about the difference between a pipe dream and a mission. Why words mean nothing without action. Why comfort keeps you stuck. And why the people you admire are willing to do things most people won’t.

    I share my own story, the trauma I survived, the clarity I have about why I’m here, and why I refuse to live a small life. Not because it’s easy, but because the mission is bigger than me.

    This is an end-of-year conversation. The kind that asks you to get honest with yourself before you carry excuses into another year.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why most people never follow through on their vision
    • The difference between wanting something and being committed to it
    • Why motivation fades but purpose doesn’t
    • What comfort and safety are actually costing you
    • Why proximity, mentorship, and investment matter
    • What you’re willing to do when it actually matters

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 The Wake-Up Call: How Badly Do You Want It?
    • 00:03:26 Finding Your True Why: Beyond Money and Fame
    • 00:09:37 The Clarity That Changes Everything
    • 00:11:31 Investing in Yourself: The Non-Negotiable
    • 00:12:11 The Energy Gap: Why Some People Win
    • 00:20:52 Death as Your Motivator: The Ultimate Reality Check
    • 00:22:47 Proximity Is Power: Your Action Plan

    If this episode hits, let me know.
    Come tell me on Instagram at @thequeenofconfidence
    https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence

    And if you know you’re ready for high-level mentorship, visibility, and claiming your space, explore The Queen’s Table here:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

    If this is the season you’re ready to reflect, reset, and plan intentionally, download my free Goals & Intentions Workbook here or DM me “2026” on Instagram:
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    This is the perfect time of year to ask yourself this question: Not can I do it, but will I?

    29 min
  • Stop Faking Confidence: How to Build the Real Thing with Erika Cramer

    🔔 Subscribe for more great content: https://youtube.com/@renee_warren/featured
    ▶️ Recommended for you: https://youtu.be/WM-L8p8mw-c

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    Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence, is a globally recognized confidence coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. After overcoming trauma, foster care, and early widowhood, she now empowers women worldwide through her award-winning podcast The Confidence Chronicles and her no-nonsense coaching approach. Currently pursuing a degree in psychotherapy, Erika helps women break through limitations and step into their full potential.

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    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee_warren/
    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Renee_Warren
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    Chapters
    • 00:02:15 Introducing Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence
    • 00:03:52 Running from life, passports, and almost getting kicked out of Australia
    • 00:05:29 Why people say you look more confident and what is actually changing
    • 00:06:06 Confidence is built, not born
    • 00:06:26 Confidence equals self trust and why that changes everything
    • 00:07:06 How women break trust with themselves without realizing it
    • 00:08:12 Wearing the scrunchy butt shorts and trusting you will be okay
    • 00:09:02 Being generous with what people think about you
    • 00:10:12 Tall Poppy syndrome and how women cut themselves down
    • 00:11:54 The pink lipstick moment and redefining “too much”
    • 00:13:52 Where women downplay themselves in business and visibility
    • 00:15:23 Corporate stages, sequins, and refusing to shape shift
    • 00:17:52 Getting out of your head and back into service
    • 00:19:46 The accidental coffee shop moment that sparked magnetism
    • 00:21:42 Making magnetism practical instead of spiritual fluff
    • 00:23:50 Taking responsibility for the energy you bring into a room
    • 00:26:02 Why trolls are not inevitable and what you look for you find
    • 00:27:01 Why “fake it till you make it” is damaging advice
    • 00:28:02 Trusting your gut and spotting misalignment early
    • 00:30:02 Why authenticity is easier than performing
    • 00:31:06 Energy leaks from how you talk to yourself
    • 00:33:52 Why judgment of others creates fear of being judged
    • 00:35:22 Where confidence breaks down for female founders
    • 00:36:01 Why healing does not mean reliving your trauma
    • 00:38:48 You have to go through it to get to the other side
    • 00:39:26 Why you must suck before you become great
    • 00:40:10 Confidence feels uncomfortable because growth is uncomfortable
    • 00:41:44 The judging loop and how it shows up in visibility
    • 00:43:28 Coaches need coaches and doing your inner work consistently
    • 00:44:47 What it means to be a wild woman
    • 00:46:28 Where to find Erika Cramer and final thoughts

    49 min
  • The Visualization Exercise That Helped Me Land a TEDx Talk (Try This)

    🔥 *Download my FREE 2026 Goals & Intentions Workbook*
    This is our most popular resource of the year and the exact process I use to reflect, reset, and intentionally create what’s next.
    https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/

    This is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever done, and I don’t say that lightly.
    In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact future self exercise that helped me move through fear, stop doubting myself, and apply for my TEDx talk. I was terrified. I told myself every story about why I couldn’t do it, why I wasn’t ready, why I wasn’t good enough.
    And then I did this exercise.
    That same day, I applied for the TEDx.
    I got it.
    I did the talk.
    And my life changed.

    This isn’t mindset fluff. This is a psychotherapy-based future self exercise that allows you to access clarity, confidence, and guidance from the version of you who has already achieved the goal you’re scared to go after.
    If you’re willing to suspend disbelief, slow down, and actually do this with me, it can change how you move forward too.

    *Here’s what we cover:*
    • Why your future self already exists inside you
    • How fear and desire can exist at the same time without stopping you
    • The exact step-by-step future self exercise you can do right now
    • How to receive guidance from the version of you who already has the result
    • What action to take today to meet her sooner than you think

    This episode isn’t about thinking your way into confidence.
    It’s about embodying it.
    Do the exercise. Journal it properly. Let it feel a little weird.
    And then watch what shifts.

    Chapters
    • 00:00:00 The TEDx Manifestation Story
    • 00:02:02 The Classroom Moment That Changed Everything
    • 00:03:15 Why Your Future Self Is Already Real
    • 00:03:55 Meeting Your Future Self: The Setup
    • 00:06:25 The Three-Turn Shift Into Future You
    • 00:07:17 Channeling Future You: The Questions
    • 00:08:47 Bringing the Wisdom Back to Today

    *👇🏽 Next steps if you’re ready to go deeper:*
    If you want to next level your confidence, business, and life in a grounded, supported way, join me inside *The Next Level.*
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    📖 *Books:*
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    👑 *MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH ME*
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    → https://www.amazon.com/

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    ⭐ *If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it.*

    11 min

About The Confidence Chronicles

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Welcome to The Confidence Chronicles, a podcast show that's all about empowering women to create self-confidence, to step up and go for what they truly desire. Hosted by award-winning Life Coach and Psychotherapist Erika Cramer, also known as The Queen of Confidence, this podcast will be your go-to source for practical tips and exercises that will help you change your life for the better.     

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