328: Reclaiming The Power To Trust Your Own Voice

About this episode

Kathy Caprino and Dr. Cindy McGovern discuss the barriers to self-trust and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of recognizing internal voices that hold us back.

You can be confident and capable, and still hold yourself back. So what's actually stopping you from moving forward? In this episode of Finding Brave , Kathy Caprino welcomes back returning guest Dr. Cindy McGovern to explore why confidence alone does not drive change, and why we often hold ourselves back even when we know we're ready to move forward. Known as the "First Lady of Sales," Dr. Cindy is a bestselling author and consultant who believes every person already has the skills to get what they want in life and work. In her latest book, The Permission Mission: Reclaiming The Power To Trust Your Own Voice , she challenges the idea that we need approval from others, showing how many of us are still waiting for permission, shaped by past experiences and internalized beliefs. In this conversation, Dr. Cindy introduces the idea of "backup singers," the internal voices that influence how we see ourselves and what we believe we're allowed to pursue. She explains how these voices create a pause right at the edge of growth, not because we lack ability, but because we have learned to question whether we are allowed to move forward. Through honest examples and a real-time, live…

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Caprino

Guest: Dr. Cindy McGovern

Topics covered

• confidence
• self-trust
• personal growth
• internal voices
• overcoming barriers

Keywords

• confidence
• self-doubt
• personal development
• coaching
• internal influences

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Permission Mission: Reclaiming The Power To Trust Your Own Voice

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