Confidence is one of those things we’re told we just need more of, but what if that’s not the full story? In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Gregory. Mary is a leadership coach, consultant, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in helping leaders navigate through challenging changes, meet ambitious targets, and build trustworthy relationships. She is also a thought leader on the Forbes Coaches Council, where she shares her insights on leadership, empathy, connection, and the future of work. Mary’s work involves coaching senior leaders, designing and facilitating leadership programs, and supporting the development of inclusive working cultures while empowering women leaders. With this in mind, she has a LinkedIn group, She Leads Collective , for purpose-driven leaders committed to creating balanced workplaces where everyone has the chance to thrive. In this episode we unpack the myths around confidence and explore what it really takes to lead with impact. We talk about the difference between confidence and self esteem, how ego can sometimes masquerade as confidence, and why women often feel they have to work harder to be heard. If you’ve ever doubted yourself or questioned what true confidence looks like, this conversation is for you! Here are the highlights (01:46) Defining Confidence (03:25) Energy and Confidence (06:53) Handling Uncertainty and Ego (16:59) Gender Biases in Leadership (21:30) The Importance of Listening (23:25) Authentic Confidence Connect with Mary: Ego: Get over yourself and lead Website Weekly Top Tips To find out more, contact Anne here Book a Discovery Call here And reach out on Social Media: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram
