Ep 195. Building Confidence with guest Christine Errico

bold goal crusher podcast goals podcast Nov 09, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we empower you to crush your bold goals without working double time.
Host: Sara Mayer

Guest Introduction

Guest: Christine Errico
Background: Born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, Christine has overcome more than 20 surgeries and severe bullying. She is now a TEDx speaker, a certified confidence and transformation coach, holds a PhD in business, and advocates for the cleft lip and palate community through her work with Smile Train.

Interview Begins

Christine's childhood experiences with bullying, name-calling, and exclusion due to her facial difference.
The emotional toll it took on her and the impact on her self-esteem and self-identity.
Sara shares her own experience with childhood bullying.
How Christine coped with the bullying by denying and ignoring it.

The importance of recognizing and addressing emotional challenges.
Christine's journey towards professional help and self-acceptance in her 40s.
The role of adversity in building strength, resilience, and compassion.
The misconception that physical appearance defines one's identity.
The power of positive affirmations and self-belief.
The significance of focusing on what's working in our lives.
Sara's story about offering compliments to others and the positive impact it can have.

Building Confidence and Overcoming Social Anxiety

Christine's role as a certified confidence coach.
The three pillars of confidence: self-awareness, emotional management, and social skills.
Learning how to speak up for what you want.
Practicing asking for help in a safe environment.
Setting boundaries and the importance of self-respect.
Sara's experience with learning to set boundaries.
The achievement and acceptance highs that drive people to overcommit.
The history of women being expected to be caregivers and pleasers.
The shift towards prioritizing self-care and self-compassion.
The significance of authenticity and knowing one's values.
How authenticity leads to trust and connection in relationships.

Connecting with Christine Errico

Christine's website: ChristineErrico.com
Free ebook: "How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin"
Schedule a free consultation with Christine through her website.
Christine's expertise in building self-acceptance, self-esteem, self-worth, and setting boundaries.

Closing Remarks

Sara thanks Christine for the insightful conversation and the valuable information shared.
Encouragement for listeners to crush their goals and take action towards self-improvement.

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