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February 21, 2024
By Sarah Marques, DLE Communications Intern, Senior at Marist College
Leadership coach Susan Salter, CEO and Founder of Life, Styled By Susan, demonstrated how a shift in confidence can affect positive change personally and professionally at the January 26 DLE Culture Chat: How to Turn Confidence Into Currency.
During this virtual event, Susan explained how confidence affects many different facets of life–with confidence comes good relationships, advocating for oneself and the avoidance of holding back. “Confidence is a feeling. It’s not a thing; it’s something you feel. It’s a muscle you must exercise every single day, just like going to the gym,” she stressed.
Susan exemplified the importance of consistent, intentional personal development. She shared four questions for daily reflection to help break through the “inner glass ceiling” formed by negative thoughts:
- Who do I want to be today?
- How do I want to interact with others?
- How do I want to represent myself?
- How can I make a difference and serve with excellence?
Confidence, she affirmed, is a choice. “By acting upon that choice, you can become the CEO of your own life.” To step up and gain confidence in your CEO role, Susan offered these four keys: learn and grow from all experiences; tap into your own competences; face your gaps and growth edges; and map clear pathways for things you don’t know yet how to do.
The Culture Chat program provided attendees with the opportunity to compare experience with others through 20-minute breakouts. The supportive conversations triggered one attendee’s appreciation, who noted, “The Culture Chat was just what I needed today. As I am in transition from one job into another role, it is important to recognize the value of seeking confidence during this process.”
Watch a 20-minute video outtake from How to Turn Confidence Into Currency with Susan Salter on the DLE YouTube Channel. Click here–and be sure to subscribe for additional empowering content.
