Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of the Media Savvy Podcast, host Bonnie Taub-Dix takes you on a personal journey from shy and insecure to thriving in the media world. If you’ve ever felt like confidence is something other people have but not you, this episode is for you. Bonnie shares heartfelt stories from her own life, from childhood insecurities to overcoming self-doubt in her career as a media expert. You'll learn how confidence is a skill that anyone can build—and discover practical tips to help you step into your strength.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will show you how to silence the self-doubt that’s holding you back and replace it with confidence that sticks.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How Bonnie went from a shy, introverted child to a successful media professional.
- The reality of imposter syndrome, even for experienced experts.
- Personal stories about overcoming fear, including Bonnie’s creative solution for handling a live demo!
- 5 practical ways to boost your confidence without needing to see a therapist:
- Embrace Your Unique Journey – Use your personal experiences as a foundation for confidence.
- Talk About What You Know – Authenticity is your greatest asset.
- Own Your Titles – Stop waiting for validation; step into your role as an expert.
- Get Off the Comparison Roller-Coaster – Compare yourself only to your own progress.
- Prepare for Success – Create a comfort zone before facing challenges, so you can perform at your best.
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Bonnie’s Resources:
- Bonnie’s proven media training course: How To Work With Media and Make The Media Work for You: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass
- Bonnie’s website: https://betterthandieting.com
- BTD Media Makers News Digest: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers
- Better Than Dieting Newsletter: https://bit.ly/BTDsubscribe
- Follow Bonnie on Social Media: Instagram:@bonnietaubdix and @BTDmedia X (Twitter): @eatsmartbd Facebook: @BonnieTaubDix.RDN
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bonnietaubdix
- Bonnie’s Book: Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table
- Get in touch: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com
- Download a free chapter of Bonnie’s latest book
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