Ever wonder how to help teens and tweens build confidence while navigating judgment, social media, and anxiety? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Leslie Randolph — a confidence coach for girls — to explore how self-confidence is cultivated from childhood into adulthood.
Leslie shares practical strategies to help young people shift from self-doubt to self-belief, manage anxiety, and take courageous action even when fear is present. From journaling exercises to fostering gratitude, using the “bestie brain” to counter negative self-talk, and embracing uncomfortable conversations, this episode is full of actionable advice for both parents and teens.
If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or anxiety, this conversation is a roadmap for creating resilience, self-love, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
✅ Actionable Takeaways
- Start With Gratitude: When self-love feels impossible, gratitude can bridge the gap from negative self-talk to neutrality and appreciation.
- Use the Bestie Brain: Replace harsh self-criticism with the voice of your own best friend to build self-trust and confidence.
- Practice Courageous Action: Confidence isn’t absence of fear — it’s taking action in spite of fear and anxiety.
- Mindfulness and Coping Tools: Deep breathing, grounding exercises, and preparation help manage anxiety before it takes over.
- Parenting With Love and Honesty: Cheer kids on, acknowledge effort over perfection, and provide guidance while modeling self-confidence.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 — Introduction
01:15 — Understanding Self-Confidence in Kids and Teens
07:05 — Outsourcing Worth: How Teens Look for External Validation
14:00 — Social Media, Comparison, and Perfectionism
19:00 — Managing Anxiety: Mindset, Coping Tools, and Preparation
27:00 — Journaling and Gratitude as Confidence Practices
33:30 — Teaching Teens to Take Courageous Action
40:00 — Bestie Brain vs. Bully Brain: Rewriting Self-Talk
44:30 — Leslie’s Definition of Confidence and Key Life Lessons
47:00 — Final Thoughts: Taking Action and Loving Yourself
✨ About Leslie Randolph
Leslie Randolph is a confidence coach for girls, helping tweens, teens, and young adults develop self-confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Through her coaching, Leslie teaches practical strategies to replace negative self-talk with empowering affirmations, manage anxiety, and take courageous action. She works directly with families and provides guidance for parents to support their children in building lifelong confidence.
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- Website: confidencecoachforgirls.com
- Podcast: Why Didn’t They Tell Us
- Social: The Coach Chronicles
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