41. Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World

In this episode of the Socially Delightful Podcast, Sheena Yap Chan shares her personal journey to building self-confidence, with a special focus on Asian women. She talks about the importance of having more representation and spaces that celebrate the amazing achievements of Asian women. The conversation covers everything from the confidence gap between men and women to the challenges women face in leadership roles. Sheena also highlights why being authentic is so important when it comes to confidence and why it’s crucial to support each other and create safe spaces for meaningful conversations. It’s an inspiring and empowering chat you won’t want to miss!

• 00:00 - Introduction to Sheena Yap Chan and her Journey
• 1:31 - The Importance of Confidence for Asian Women
• 4:58 - Understanding the Confidence Gap
• 12:20 - Empowering Women in Leadership
• 18:05 - Addressing Relational Aggression Among Women
• 24:30 - The Role of Authenticity

You’ll Learn:

• Confidence issues are common, especially among Asian women.
• The confidence gap shows men often feel more prepared than women.
• Women need to seek support and not feel they have to do it alone.
• An abundance mindset is crucial for women in leadership.
• Relational aggression among women can hinder progress.
• Authenticity is key to building confidence.
• Mistakes are part of the learning process.
• Women often self-sabotage due to imposter syndrome.
• Creating safe spaces in workplaces can empower women.

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