
Simone Knego, Silence is Deafening, Keep Learning, Keep Asking Questions
From Profiles in Leadership by Steve Anderson
March 27, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 297
About this episode
Simone Knego shares insights on building confidence and leading a meaningful life.
Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence, launches in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does.
People in this episode
Guest: Simone Knego
Topics covered
- leadership
- confidence
- self-improvement
Keywords
- self-doubt
- REAL Method
- authenticity
- TEDx
- high achievers
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, REAL Confidence
Books & works: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Her Unshakeable Confidence, REAL Confidence
Places: Mt. Kilimanjaro
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