Faith Driven Leadership

The Confidence Gap with Guest Dr. Lisa Hale


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Are you doing great work, but not getting recognized, promoted, or compensated the way you should?

In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Hale to unpack the real reason behind the “confidence gap.”

Here’s the truth:

It’s not just about confidence.

It’s about how clearly your value is understood inside your organization.

Together, we explore:

  • Why high-performing leaders (especially women) undersell their impact
  • The difference between confidence and strategy
  • How unclear roles and expectations create hidden leadership gaps
  • A powerful tool called the Evidence Ladder to make your value visible
  • Practical ways to connect your work to real business outcomes
  • How leaders (men and women) can better advocate for themselves and others

This episode is packed with practical leadership coaching you can apply immediately—whether you’re preparing for a performance review, seeking a promotion, or simply trying to lead more effectively.

If you’ve ever thought:

“I’m doing everything right—why isn’t it translating into results?”

This episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The confidence gap is often a visibility gap, not a capability gap
  • If your value isn’t legible at the decision level, it won’t scale
  • Leaders often communicate effort instead of impact
  • Clear, measurable outcomes build credibility faster than charisma
  • Journaling your impact creates long-term leverage in reviews and promotions
  • Leaders must actively define and communicate their role’s value—not wait for clarity

▶️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:29 What Is the Confidence Gap?

04:18 Reframing Confidence as Strategy

06:59 Case Study: Making Value Visible

20:25 How Men Can Help Bridge the Gap

21:10 The Evidence Ladder Tool

48:11 Practical Next Steps

54:11 Closing Thoughts

Reach out to Dr. Lisa Hale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaehale/

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Faith Driven LeadershipBy Jonathan Hankin