What’s Your Confidence Kryptonite?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You're aiming for a major promotion or role. What is the BIGGEST thing holding you back from applying or asking for it?

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  • A.
    I know I can do the job, but I fear being judged as "too aggressive" or "too much."
  • B.
    I need three more certifications before I can truly be ready for that level of responsibility.
  • C.
    I struggle to clearly articulate my value and past achievements in a way that truly impresses key stakeholders.
  • D.
     I worry that if I get the job, people will eventually realize I'm not actually qualified for it.
• 2.
  When discussing compensation, a salary negotiation, or setting your service rates, which thought is the most familiar?

  • A.
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    "They probably can't afford that, so I should lower the number."
  • B.
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    "I'll ask for what I want, but I need to have a perfect, bulletproof argument ready first."
  • C.
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    "I feel guilty asking for this much money, even though I know I deserve it."
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    "If I charge this much, I better deliver something absolutely flawless, or it will all fall apart."
• 3.
  A new, exciting, but risky opportunity comes up—like starting a new partnership or speaking at a major conference. What is your immediate reaction?

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  • A.
    I get excited, but then immediately think about how much extra work it will be and if I can truly maintain the quality.
  • B.
     I worry less about the work and more about what my peers or managers will think if I fail publicly.
  • C.
    I hesitate because I feel like I'm not a "thought leader" or "expert" enough to take that kind of stage yet.
  • D.
     I struggle to clearly define the return on my investment of time and energy, which makes me hold back.
• 4.
  You receive constructive criticism, or your latest project doesn't go as planned. How do you primarily process this setback?

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  • A.
     I immediately take it as evidence that all my past successes were flukes and I'm a fraud.
  • B.
    I intensely review everything, convinced that I missed a key detail.
  • C.
    I feel personally hurt and shrink away, resolving not to put myself out there as much next time.
  • D.
     I struggle to translate the feedback into a better plan.
• 5.
  When you feel overwhelmed or depleted, how do you primarily respond?

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  • A.
    I try to power through and take on more tasks so I look indispensable, secretly fearing the system would collapse without me.
  • B.
    I immediately pull back from commitments and avoid social interaction because the thought of disappointing anyone is too stressful.
  • C.
    I frantically start re-organizing my schedule, setting new systems, or over-planning my next week, rather than taking the required rest.
  • D.
    I struggle to articulate my need for rest or delegate, accepting the overwhelm.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Boldness Blocker

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  Your Core Challenge: You have the confidence in your skills, but you lack the boldness to use your voice, advocate for your worth, and challenge the status quo. You worry intensely about being perceived as "difficult," "aggressive," or "too much," causing you to hold back your true opinions and accept less than you deserve.Where You're Holding Back:You accept the first salary offer, even though you know you could negotiate for $10k more, just to avoid an awkward conversation.You have incredible ideas in meetings, but stay silent, letting others take credit for similar suggestions later.You prioritize other people’s comfort over your own professional growth, avoiding anything that might create friction or negative judgment.The Mindset Shift Required:Move from "I should be grateful for what I get" to "Negotiation is a standard business practice, and I owe it to myself to advocate for my value."Move from "I don't want to interrupt or sound pushy" to "My perspective is valuable and necessary for the team's success."Move from "I need everyone to like me" to "I am willing to be respected, even if it means not everyone is comfortable."Your Solution:The Capable and Confident Challenge is all about empowering your professional voice. We will provide strategies to confidently articulate your value and desires without apology. You will learn how to navigate friction and negotiation with grace and conviction, allowing you to stop playing small and start demanding the recognition and compensation you've earned.Your Specific Transformations in the Challenge:You will master the script and psychology behind asking for what you want without guilt.You will learn to tolerate the discomfort of setting boundaries and advocating for yourself.You will leave with the tools to take up space in meetings and conversations, ensuring your voice is heard.
• 2.
  Perfection Paralysis

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  Your Core Challenge: You believe that your performance must be flawless to be acceptable. This need for perfection isn't a commitment to quality; it's a crippling fear of failure. You get trapped in endless preparation, revisions, and stalling, which keeps you from launching projects, applying for roles, or making bold moves. You're stuck in a holding pattern of "almost ready."Where You're Holding Back:You spend weeks creating a presentation or proposal that should take days, often missing submission deadlines or windows of opportunity.You delay exploring new opportunities until you have every possible skill or certification, even though you already possess 90% of what is needed.You often find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list, feeling like every task must be executed perfectly, leading to analysis paralysis.The Mindset Shift Required:Move from "It has to be perfect before I show it" to "Done is better than perfect. Impact happens in the arena, not in the preparation."Move from "I'm not ready yet" to "I am capable of learning and adapting as I go."Move from "Everything is a priority" to "I can discern what requires excellence and what requires completion."Your Solution:In The Capable and Confident Challenge, we will help you break the link between your worth and your output. The challenge teaches you to embrace "good enough" progress over paralyzing perfection. You will gain actionable techniques to set healthy boundaries on your effort and learn how to shift your focus from avoiding mistakes to achieving impactful, profitable results.Your Specific Transformations in the Challenge:You will master the art of taking messy action instead. You will learn to view mistakes as data points for growth, not verdicts on your value.You will leave with the ability to make quicker decisions and trust your gut, ending the cycle of overthinking.
• 3.
  The Internal Imposter

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  Your Core Challenge: You are exceptionally capable, and your achievements prove it, but no amount of external success can quiet the nagging voice inside. You live in constant fear of exposure—that one day, everyone will realize you’re not the expert they think you are. This leads to chronic overwork, burnout, and an inability to truly enjoy your success.Where You're Holding Back:You avoid taking on high-visibility projects that would showcase your brilliance because the increased scrutiny feels terrifying.You constantly downplay your expertise and attribute your wins to luck, timing, or excessive effort, rather than your innate skill.You struggle to delegate, believing that only you can maintain the level of quality required to prevent failure.The Mindset Shift Required:Move from "If they look too closely, they'll see I'm a fraud" to "My track record is proof of my competence, not a lucky streak."Move from "I just got lucky" to "I earned this through skill, preparation, and execution."Move from "I have to do it all to be safe" to "Trusting others allows me to operate in my zone of genius."Your Solution:The Capable and Confident Challenge is designed to dismantle the core belief system that fuels imposter syndrome. We move beyond "faking it till you make it" to build deep, foundational self-trust. You will learn to re-anchor your identity in your capability rather than your performance, turning internal critique into self-assured clarity.Your Specific Transformations in the Challenge:You will build a factual evidence file that instantly silences the inner critic.You will learn to separate your worth from your work hours, ending the cycle of overworking for validation.You will leave with the ability to accept praise without deflecting it, finally enjoying the success you’ve earned.
• 4.
  The Overlooked Expert

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  Your Core Challenge: You struggle to translate your complex skills, unique experiences, and hard-earned results into a clear, compelling professional narrative. You know you’re valuable, but when it’s time to pitch yourself, raise your rates, or explain why you deserve a role, your words fail you, causing others (and yourself) to underestimate your true worth.Where You're Holding Back:You struggle during performance reviews or interviews to connect your daily tasks to the major impact you've actually delivered.You often accept lowball offers because you can't justify the higher price point or struggle to communicate the transformative value of your work.You have a difficult time defining your professional brand and what makes you uniquely qualified over someone else.The Mindset Shift Required:Move from "My work should speak for itself" to "It is my responsibility to clearly articulate the value and impact of my work."Move from "Maybe I'm charging too much" to "The transformation I provide is worth the investment, and I can explain exactly why."Move from "I'm just doing my job" to "I have a unique combination of skills and experiences that creates specific value."Your Solution: The Capable and Confident Challenge teaches you the language of self-advocacy. You will master a simple framework for clearly and confidently articulating your worth, focusing on tangible results and impact. You'll leave knowing exactly who you are professionally and how to ensure every opportunity and conversation reflects that high-value identity.Your Specific Transformations in the Challenge:The Impact Formula: You will learn how to translate your daily tasks into quantifiable, impressive impact statements.The "Secret Sauce" Pitch: You will craft a clear, compelling narrative about your unique value proposition.Confident Pricing: You will leave with the ability to state your price or salary expectation with zero hesitation or apology.