Simone Knego, Silence is Deafening, Keep Learning, Keep Asking Questions

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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