Champion Mindset: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem

Every day, our team is focused on how to help our audience and community reach their full potential in every part of their lives – personal and professional. Building confidence and self-esteem is one of the most essential requirements for success and below we’ve presented some of the conversations we’ve had around how to build confidence.

Rachel Wisdom

I had to choose the topic about self-esteem & confidence because for so many years, I’ve struggled in that very area. I can confidently now say that I’ve come along way. But I only got here by taking time to fully embrace me, who I am, & what I bring to the table.  Read more>>

Jinu Scaria

Growing I always wanted to learn a hobby however the financial situation was not as such that we could afford an extra class other than regular school. I held on to this desire of mine until it was time to find a job and it was recession that year 2010.  Read more>>

Terrell LaCour

My confidence and self-esteem was developed by going through painful events as a child, watching my parents and family, along with words of wisdom from them. When I was young, I felt ugly and was ashamed of how I looked.  Read more>>

Matthew Corozine

I think we all have an emotional home and like a thermostat are set a certain temperature for confidence and self esteem. for example if you think your 80 percent confidant person you will never go to low or to high from 80 percent.  Read more>>

Olga Henry

I’m 41 years old, and while many people know me as a slackliner, I believe there’s much more to discover about me. Despite lacking a sports background, I ventured into the world of slacklining at 32. Outwardly, I may appear bold, courageous, and persistent, but internally, I grapple with fears, insecurities, and a sense of not quite fitting in.  Read more>>

Zoë Cosentino

Honestly being kind to myself was the biggest help in developing my confidence. The kinder I am to myself through doing things like looking in the mirror and saying I look good, self care routines, taking time to myself during the day, etc, the more confident I feel in everyday life and in my career. Read more>>

Saint Wynters

Yoga! Definitely yoga. It has been 13 years now since I first started. And I love everything about me. My fingernails, my toes, my back, my bones. Head-to-toe and inside-out kinda love. Read more>>

Jeslyn Miller

When I was a child, my father shared an affirmation with me to help nurture my esteem and confidence. He had watched a tv show that taugt him how positive affirmations could be used to retrain the way you talk about yourself and to yourself. Read more>>

Susan Brochin

This goes back a while. There is a part of me who just was confident. Many of us are reluctant to show our truest and deepest self to those we are close to and in a way, I think that it is somewhat easier to show confidence to those we do not know.  Read more>>

Kwame Daniels

I developed my confidence by not engaging with self-worth. I don’t assign a value to myself and I don’t believe that I deserve things. I think things happen in my life and I receive them because that’s what’s simply happening. If I get an interview, it’s not because I deserve it, it’s because I was noticed. Read more>>

Cesar Lira

Growing up I struggled with a lot. I was a heavier kid. So my whole life I had gotten bullied. I had went through many issues such as an eating disorder and self harm, and body dysmorphia. When I came out as gay, where I’m from it wasn’t the most accepted thing so it was a struggle for a while, people made fun of me for being “the gay fat kid” the one who couldn’t defend himself but still walked with a big smile.  Read more>>

Rosalinda Guerra

Reflecting on the path that led me here, I am reminded of the transformative power of therapy, resilience, and the motivation from my three young daughters. As a Latina woman navigating through life’s challenges, I’ve often felt the weight of societal expectations and cultural stereotypes pressing down on me. However, through the guidance of therapy, I’ve learned to embrace my identity with pride and confidence. Read more>>

Christina DiSalvo

As a self proclaimed co-dependent, I’ve always found myself attaching to my current partner, friend, or whomever else may be around. It wasn’t until 2018 when I went through a particularly difficult breakup that I realized it was time to focus on me. Read more>>

Heather Hansen

For me, belief in myself is all about evidence. For 20 years it was my job to build beliefs in the courtroom, and I did it with evidence. Then I realized I could build MY belief in MYSELF the same way. So I have collected and created the evidence that allows me to believe in myself. Read more>>

Halston Shannon

I developed my confidence and self-esteem simply by taking the initiative to put myself in spaces/communities that reflected the direction in which I wanted to take my life. I believe confidence first starts by knowing who you are, what makes you unique, and what allows you to leave a positive mark on those around you.  Read more>>

Christine Tuccille Merry

I struggled a lot with confidence and self esteem issues in my younger days. I doubted and second guessed myself constantly. I also figured that the world would judge me very harshly for any missteps or failures I did make. I lived in a tough and critical world partially of my own making and partially due to my upbringing. Read more>>

Alexandra Cook

I developed my confidence and self-esteem by really believing in myself and my artwork. It can be easy to be self conscious or judgemental of yourself, the true challenge lies upon making a choice to better yourself and truly do what you love.  Read more>>

Shellee Mendes

This took some time, Even when we have low self-esteem, we admire people with a higher one. Building myself self esteem I had to rub shoulders with people that were bigger than me and not feeling intimidated, in the beginning I was slightly uncomfortable, but I knew I had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to fit in. Read more>>

Meredith Johnson-Evans

I attribute my self-confidence to a profound understanding of my self-worth and a genuine comfort in my own skin. This confidence has evolved through three distinct stages of my life: **Stage 1:** In my formative years, my self-assurance was nurtured by my parents. Their encouragement was supportive rather than imposing, creating an environment where I was told that I can and should pursue my goals. Read more>>

Samantha Bowling

I struggled with confidence and self esteem for most of my life. I come from a big and vibrant family and as a kid I was always surrounded by a strong community and while I don’t take that for granted, when I moved to Los Angeles to pursue my career I really struggled to see myself in the reflection of the people around me.  Read more>>

Keri Burns

Developing my self-esteem and confidence has been a journey marked by education, experience, and a commitment to positive thinking. Through education, I gained knowledge and skills that empowered me to believe in my abilities and strengths.  Read more>>

Lucy Liu

I believe confidence is a decision. I truly became the most confident version of myself when I decided that I will be a confident person for the rest of my life and that being less confident will always be temporary. Read more>>

Carrin Johnson

Developing confidence and self-esteem has been a cornerstone of my journey, both personally and as the CEO of Life House Design and Construction. This evolution can be traced back to the foundational experiences within the construction industry, often times we go into projects where attention to detail can make or break a project worth more that $150,000.  Read more>>

Larissa Assam

At a very young age, I was sexually abused and without realizing, this caused me to see myself as “Damaged Goods” for several years. I had a facade and convinced myself that \i was fine in spite of what had happened to me. I was determined that that incident would not define me, except it had, hence the self-description as Damaged Goods. Read more>>

Jennifer Ramsdell

I attribute much of my confidence to my mother. As the oldest of three children, I have always been in awe of the strength and resilience she has had raising three children as a single mother after being widowed at a very young age. Read more>>

Edward Draven

Honestly , it came from faking it till I made it. When I go out there to perform , I have to be a larger than life star. The fans didnt pay to see nervousness and I want them to get their moneys worth so I suck it up and put on a brave face until my anxiety goes away. Read more>>

Cory Thompson

Late elementary and middle school years can be tough for any child. I have always been the kind of person who is hyper aware of the people around me, which means I instinctively worried about what people think of me. It’s a great quality in that it has helped me understand how people work and to see the importance of providing a space where people can feel comfortable being themselves. Read more>>

Mariah Edwards

Developing my confidence and self-esteem was definitely challenging in this industry, being told they don’t like something definitely can knock you down! But that’s what’s needed to build your confidence and self-esteem, being told no or being told anything negative about your works builds your character.  Read more>>

Ken Fong

Without a doubt, my mother was the primary source of my confidence and self-esteem. Oddly enough, given her impoverished upbringing and abusive mother, Mom herself wasn’t as confidence and self-assured as many outsiders thought she was.  Read more>>

Rich Flow

Life had a way of choosing my circumstances for me. I discovered confidence through decision making and discernment after wanting better for myself. Realizing that all of the answers are already inside of me, I knew with having a healthy self esteem came with a happier outlook on life. Read more>>

Ausha Anderson

I have always tried to build my confidence within-instead of focusing on the outside. You can always find something you don’t love about yourself even if your happy with one thing our another. Especially with meeting new people or building my business I’ve always made it a point to work on feeling good about who I am, how I treat people, how I do things and how I make people feel.  Read more>>

Cynthia Height

Along the journey of life, our confidence and self-esteem are built and rebuilt. There are hard seasons for sure which can rock your confidence and then the opportunity arises for you to stand up taller than before. For me, that season came after a failed foster care adoption.  Read more>>

Donna Morris

I celebrate the transformative power of the Word of God in my life, as it has paved the path for my journey toward confidence and self-esteem. Here are three key elements that have propelled me: 1. **Positive Affirmations through Scripture:** Intentionally replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations found in the Word of God has been pivotal. By meditating on His promises and truths, I’ve cultivated a mindset of positivity and self-worth. Read more>>