Underrated To Unstoppable

Underrated To Unstoppable - Candace Steele Flippin: Stop Chasing Confidence: What Women Really Need to Succeed


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In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin — career strategist, multigenerational leadership expert, and bestselling author of Get Your Career in SHAPE.

Named one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America, Dr. Candace has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and The Today Show. She’s also the founder of the Global Career Advancement Institute, where she helps leaders and organizations strengthen their human capital strategies and build workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Together, Charlene and Candace dive deep into one of the biggest misconceptions in professional growth: the difference between confidence and self-efficacy.

Confidence may open doors—but self-efficacy determines whether women walk through them.

You’ll learn:

  • Why “just be confident” is incomplete career advice.
  • The science behind self-efficacy and why it’s the true foundation of success.
  • Practical strategies from Candace’s SHAPE Career Framework® to build belief in your ability to succeed.
  • How to navigate imposter syndrome, bias, and doubt without losing your power or purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like confidence comes and goes, this episode will help you replace that fleeting feeling with something stronger—the unshakable belief that you can figure it out.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start shaping your career on your terms.

About Dr. Candace Steele Flippin Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is a career strategist, multigenerational leadership expert, and founder of the Global Career Advancement Institute. A TEDx speaker and author of Get Your Career in SHAPE, she’s been recognized as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America and featured on Forbes, CNBC, and The Today Show.

🌐 Website: candacesteeleflippin.com 📘 Book: Get Your Career in SHAPE 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/candacesteeleflippin

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Underrated To UnstoppableBy Charlene Wheeless