19. How to Build Unshakeable Confidence (Even If You’re Scared to Start)

Thriver's Ed

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I’m joined by Dr. LaChelle Wieme to dive deep into something every entrepreneur, leader, and high-achiever faces: fear of starting and making decisions.

We pull back the curtain on the real reasons behind self-doubt, overthinking, and playing small — and most importantly, how you can start building confidence before you feel "ready." Dr. LaChelle shares powerful, actionable strategies for rewiring the beliefs that hold you back, taking smarter risks, and moving forward even when fear tries to keep you stuck.

If you’ve ever hesitated to launch, pivot, or level up because it didn’t feel “safe enough” or “perfect enough,” this episode is your permission slip (and your game plan) to move forward anyway.

Key Takeaways:

• The Real Root of Fear: Hint: it’s not a lack of ability
• How to Stop Waiting for Permission: Own your choices, take back your power, and stop outsourcing your success.
• Foundations of Unshakeable Confidence: Dr. LaChelle’s 7 pillars for building resilience, courage, and real decision-making power.
• The Power of "Worst-Case Scenario" Thinking: Why confronting fear head-on unlocks momentum
• How to Tap Into Your Future Self: Practical ways to make decisions as the person you're becoming — not the one you're trying to leave behind.

Thrive in 5

1. Calm Your Nervous System: Try deep breathing (4 seconds in, 8 seconds out) to shift from fight-or-flight into clarity.
2. Name Your Fear: Ask yourself, "What exactly am I afraid of?" Get specific.
3. Play Out the Worst-Case Scenario: Write down the absolute worst outcome — then plan how you would handle it.
4. Time Travel: Visualize the confident version of you — how would she act in this situation?
5. Take One Small Brave Step: Action builds confidence. Do one thing today your future self would thank you for.
   

You can learn more about Dr. LaChelle Wieme on her website, and if you'd like to grab your own voice analysis, you can find that here.

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