Several months back, I was checking my analytics for my podcast, and I noticed that I had passed the 100,000 download mark, and I put a note in my planner to put together some sort of celebration to thank all of my listeners for helping me reach this milestone. And then I blinked and six months had passed. Why am I telling you this? Because there are two phases to my celebration, and both of them will benefit you, my awesome listeners. Phase One, I'm going to do an All Q and A episode. So...

In this episode of the Your Confident Self podcast, Allegra Sinclair interviews Trynette Lariba, aka the Curvy Fit RN. Trynette challenges women to love themselves and their bodies unapologetically to help them fulfill their purpose and change the trajectory of their lives. Trynette shared how running away from her calling caused her to struggle accepting her body, but God's intervention helped her to embrace it and develop a different kind of confidence that is not superficial but a skill set.

Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut, doing what you're supposed to do but not getting the results you want? If you're tired of struggling and feeling unfulfilled, this is the episode for you.

Communication is a powerful tool that can be used to create positive outcomes in our lives and the lives of those around us. It's time to take control of the way we communicate by being mindful of our words, how we use them, and who we are speaking with.

Consistency is the key to developing a signature communication style. Your signature communication style is a combination of the various elements that make up who you are. When people consistently see you expressing your values, beliefs, knowledge, culture and personality through your wardrobe, non-verbal communication, and how they feel spending time with you, they will come to see you as having an effective communication style unique to you.

Listening is an important part of confident communication. There is a lot that can get in the way of great listening. Thankfully, these tips will help you be a more effective listener and build more confident communication skills

Most people listen with the intent to do one thing- respond to what is being said. While responding is expected in communication, responses can be affected by how well we listen.

According to Gary Chapman, each of us is fulfilled by our love languages. In a perfect world, we can communicate worth and value to others by studying and performing their love language, while they do the same for us. Paying closer attention to your love language and the language of those in your circle can enhance your communication and make it healthier and more effective.

The most important thing effective leaders have in common is their communication skills. Being a leader requires a lot of skill sets. Being able to communicate well is at the top of the list. If you're in leadership and you can't convey a message, bring people together, or help resolve complex problems you may not be in leadership very long. If you want to be a better leader you must improve your communication skills. It's important to increase your communication skills so you, and those...

Think of communication like a dance. The words we use are just a small part of the whole picture. Our body language, the tone of our voice, and even the way we stand all say something about what we're trying to communicate.

Not every battle is worth your energy. Save your energy for the fights that matter most. If someone is trying to be difficult for no good reason, being silent and refusing to engage is a perfectly acceptable option. In the end it will save a lot of headache and heartache. It can be empowering to use your silence to keep the peace or avoid being dragged into a toxic conversation.

Sometimes there are demands on your life that make self-care nearly impossible. As a result, self-care gets shoved way down the list of things you’d like to do but can’t or don’t. Sometimes this is temporary or situational and other times it becomes chronic. Even in the most difficult times, it is still possible to make self-care a priority. In this episode we look at: What self-care has to do with communicationWhat happens when self-care isn't a priorityHow you feel when you ignore...

Confident communicators are influenced by other confident people. No one knows how to do life completely on their own. There's no instruction manual handed out when we are born. We learn about life and all there is to know through things that are taught and caught. Role models play a big part in how we develop. The stronger the role model, the stronger their influence.  Role models are everywhere. You don't need to know someone personally for them to be a role model for you. Thanks to books,...

In episode 85 I shared how your childhood can impact your communication style. Maybe your communication skills need some work and you have bad habits that should be broken. That's ok! You can always develop better communication skills.  The first step in dropping a bad communication habit is recognizing it and owning it. You may be unaware that you've got some poor communication habits. You can't change something you're not aware of or won't acknowledge. The good news is there's plenty you...

There's nothing like communicating with a confident woman who is secure in herself. Confident women communicate with ease and leave people feeling better after spending time with them. Wouldn't it be nice to feel your best every time you communicate? You can, by focusing on your confidence!  Women who communicate confidently share some key characteristics. They: Tend to be more positive than negativeAre comfortable with themselvesKnow what they want to communicateAre assertiveAre respectful...

Your parents didn't do this on purpose but they may have sabotaged your communication style. If you find that you have difficulty communicating or often find yourself at odds with other people, it could be that your childhood sabotaged your communication style. We learn what we live and if you lived in a home with chaos or unhealthy forms of communication, it's likely you adopted those traits and you're still using that framework as an adult. You might not realize it, but these childhood...

Most people are terrible communicators. This can lead to miscommunication, misunderstandings, and conflict. Confident communication is the key to effetive relationships. Building relationships is important to everyone. No one wants to be in conflict with people and feel disconnected. Most of us are searching to build meaningful relationships at home and at work. One of the easiest ways to have meaningful relationships is to be a more confident communicator. Confident communication starts with...

We've all been there. You put in long hours, do your best work, and contribute to the team - but when it comes time for recognition or a raise, you're ignored. It's hard not to feel devalued when you're constantly putting in effort but don't see the results. You start to doubt yourself and wonder what's wrong with you. The good news is that you're not alone. In this episode of Your Confident Self, I'll help you understand how to recover from the disappointment and move forward. I'll also...

Anna Oakes is a consultant coach and caretaker of humanity. She combines her love for humanity with her 20 plus years of corporate experience. Now the magic, the intersection of her love for humanity and her love and understanding of corporate is what she's going to share with us today. She's not talking about something that she's read about, or something that she saw on TV, or an article that she read in an airplane magazine while she was on a flight. What she's bringing today is what she...

During periods of uncertainty it's natural to look for someone to help you get through the darker times. Usually this is a close friend or family member. But sometimes it can be a fictional character on a TV show. Listen to discover the unexpected source of resilience in uncertain times.

This episode was 17 years in the making. Joining me on the podcast is a woman who had to punch fear in the throat and shut down a successful business in order to chase her true dream. An award-winner in two different careers, Ana Lydia Monaco stopped by to walk us through her big, scary career pivot and let us know how the shift worked out! Her insights on being true to who you are and walking through life with grace are going to rock your socks. Growing up, nobody in Ana Lydia's immediate...

Joining me on the podcast today is a super successful entrepreneur who knows a lot about battling low self-confidence and learning to appreciate her own beauty. Jeannell Darden is the Founder and CEO of Moisture Love. It's been quite a journey from a chance encounter at a natural hair store in Downtown Durham to the podcast, but I'm delighted that Jeannell finally made it. Getting comfortable with your own beauty is a complicated and life-long process. Jeannell breaks down how she has worked...

There are actually many advantages to not caring if people like you and I walk through 5 in this week's episode. A couple of the reasons may surprise you!

So many people are suffering right now. Between the global health pandemic and the scourge that is rampant racism here in America, people are suffering. And more than that, they are angry that the world changed without their permission and they are struggling to name what is going on with them. Joining me on the podcast today is a dear friend who is an Anti-Racism Consultant and Therapist. He's been doing the work helping people deal with grief and racial trauma for more than 20 years. He is...

Sometimes it's hard to tell if you're being the real you, or a made-up version. Here are five ways you can determine whether or not you're being your authentic self.