Why “Fake It Till You Make It” Fails and What Builds Real Confidence

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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Career Coach Theresa White reveals why “fake it till you make it” is keeping professionals stuck, and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing confidence instead of living it, this conversation breaks down the real roots of confidence: self-worth, self-trust, and authentic self-expression.

Theresa walks you through her proven framework for building confidence from the inside out, using a powerful tree analogy to explain how confidence grows (and why most quick fixes fail). You’ll learn how your early experiences shape your beliefs, how to rebuild trust in yourself, and how to show up with clarity in your career—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

• Why quick-fix confidence career advice doesn’t work
• How to rebuild your self-worth and self-trust from the ground up
• What “embodied confidence” actually feels like
• How your childhood patterns may still affect your confidence at work
• Two powerful case studies of clients who built real confidence through career clarity
• How to move through rejection without collapsing your self-esteem

📍Episode Guide:

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:39 The Importance of Confidence in Your Career

01:19 The Tree Analogy of Confidence

02:33 Unpacking the Layers of Confidence

02:50 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Confidence

04:44 Building Self-Trust and Authentic Confidence

07:42 The Problem with Surface-Level Confidence Advice

09:46 Understanding and Embracing Your Beliefs

15:22 The Role of Self-Worth in Career Confidence

22:28 Strengthening Self-Trust for Lasting Confidence

27:06 Embracing and Moving Through Rejection

27:54 Building Self-Trust and Confidence

28:35 Real-Life Confidence Example

29:56 Strengthening Confidence Through Practice

35:27 Aligning Body and Mind for Authentic Confidence

38:22 Case Study: Career Change Challenges

43:34 Case Study: Building Confidence from the Ground Up

51:42 Career Change Masterclass

52:52 Final Career Tips

If you're done performing and ready to feel confident in your own skin, this one’s for you.

🎓 Free career resources to support your career clarity & confidence:

• [Career Change Masterclass] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass
• [Transferable Skills Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide
• [12 Days of Career Goals] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals
• [Impact-Driven Job Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

💼 Services:

• Book your free clarity consultation → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

Connect with Theresa White:

• LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
• Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
• Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
• YouTube: careerbloom
• TikTok: @career.bloom
• Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

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