Managing remote employees is not the same as managing in-person. Treat them the same and you will fail them and yourself.

In this episode I share my first experience managing a fully remote teammate, what it really feels like to work remotely, the biggest mistakes leaders make, and the exact strategies I used to build a high-performing and connected team across states.

Whether you lead a hybrid team or fully remote, this will give you the confidence and tools to do it right.

Timestamps

• 0:55 - Story: Hiring and leading my first remote teammate
• 4:10 - What it feels like to be a remote employee
• 6:52 - Biggest mistakes managers make with remote teams
• 11:15 - Strategies for managing remote teams effectively
• 24:56 - Challenge for listeners

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In this episode, Im talking about competition. What if you could build a wildly successful career without competing like everyone else? Listen in to learn how to approach competition to avoid burnout and separate yourself from the pack.

Timestamp

1:00 — Story Time: How I competed against my friend for a promotion.

4:46 — Mindset Shifts: Why competition can be a trap, and four shifts you can make to redefine what it means to succeed at work.

12:00 — Strategies: From preparation to playing the right games, these career tactics help you win without burnout.

20:22 — Challenge for Listeners: Identify one area you are competing needlessly.

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In Part 1 of The Confidence Blueprint, we talked about how to build confidence: what it looks like, why it matters, and what actually works.

But what happens when your confidence takes a hit? When failure, rejection, or self-doubt throws you off?

Part 2 is about how to rebuild your confidence when it's been shaken. I’ll walk you through the exact strategies that helped me bounce back, plus how to shift your mindset when things get tough.

Timestamp

:36 — Storytime: A personal story of failing two audits, self-doubt creeping in, and the turning point that helped rebuild belief.

5:16 — What It Feels Like To Lose Confidence: Isolation, shame, overthinking, and that “sliding down the hill” feeling — this is what it really feels like to lose your edge, and why it’s more common than we think.

10:10 — Reframing Failure: Failure isn’t the end — it’s feedback. Learn how to reframe losses so they sharpen your skills and fuel your next step.

15:22 — Strategies To Rebuild Your Confidence: 4 practical tools to build yourself back up: highlight reels, small wins, positive self-talk, and more.

22:20 — Signs You Are On The Right Path: Not sure if your confidence is improving? Here are clear signals you’re headed in the right direction.

24:14 — Challenge for Listeners: List 3 to 5 things you’re proud of from this year. Big or small. Then reflect on what they say about you.

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