The Confidence Code: 8 Shifts for Instant Growth

Confidence isn’t just something you have—it’s something you do.
Today, we’re breaking down 8 small but powerful shifts that will
instantly change how others see you and how you feel about
yourself. These aren’t generic “believe in yourself” tips. These
are super specific, research-backed tips that will instantly
improve your confidence. We’re diving into original sources
ranging from Plato’s the Republic to HBO’s Euphoria to ask: what
does it mean to be a confident person? And how do you become one?
If you want to show up in the next conversation you have as most
magnetic, grounded, and comfy-in-your-skin version of
yourself—this episode is for you.








EPISODE OUTLINE





00:00 Intro


03:42 The philosophy of confidence 


03:55 Plato’s virtue of the mean


05:30 Maddy from Euphoria on confidence


06:49 8 shifts for instant confidence 


07:18 Break - with a surprise for you! 


11:12 1. The power of the pause 


13:35 2. Watch overactive listening 


16:02 3. Open body language


18:29 4. Handshakes are hot 


20:34 5. Rephrase mirrored questions


24:04 6. Slow blink rate 


26:43 7. Watch upspeak 


29:22 8. Call them by their name


32:32 Lightning round recap





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EPISODE LINKS







⁠On nonverbal dominance⁠

⁠How open body language makes us more attractive⁠

⁠The calming effect of physical touch⁠

⁠The power of handshakes⁠

⁠TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being
Ourselves by Allison Woods Brooks⁠

⁠Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman⁠

⁠The body language of the eyes (re: blink rate)⁠

⁠The neuroscience of calling people by their name