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April 17, 2025 44 mins
In this episode of The Untrained Podcast, hosts Whitney and Iris are joined by Travis Thomas, a renowned speaker, author, and coach. Together, they challenge the traditional belief that confidence is essential for success and explore why courage and action may be far more impactful.

Episode Highlights:
  • Reframing Confidence and Courage: Travis explains why courage often trumps confidence in high-stakes environments. Actions, not feelings, ultimately drive performance.
  • Creating Psychological Safety: Discover how leaders can foster environments where team members feel safe to take risks and grow, a crucial element for high-performing teams.
  • Responding to Uncertainty: Travis shares strategies for focusing on controllable factors like attitude and effort, maintaining a proactive mindset even in unpredictable situations.
  • The Power of Validation: Understand why allowing individuals to express emotions before guiding them toward solutions enhances leadership effectiveness.
  • Pausing for Conscious Choice: Inspired by Viktor Frankl, Travis discusses the importance of pausing between stimulus and response to make thoughtful decisions.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines confidence and equips you with practical tools for leadership and personal growth. Connect with Travis Thomas and explore his work through his books, Confidence is Overrated and Three Words for Getting Live.If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on LinkedIn at The Untrained Podcast.
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