REAL Confidence: A Candid Conversation With My Daughter

Have you ever wondered what real confidence actually looks like? 

In this special episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego revisit a heartfelt conversation originally recorded before the release of Simone’s book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, which is now available. Together, they unpack the REAL Method while exploring self-respect, failure, self-worth, relationships, and the journey from seeking external validation to finding confidence within. 

Through honest stories, humor, and vulnerability, they share a reminder that confidence is not about perfection. It is about embracing who you are and changing the way you see yourself.

âś… Actionable Takeaways


Respect yourself by setting boundaries and ending self-sabotaging behaviors.
Reframe failure as learning instead of proof that you are not enough.
Pay attention to the stories you tell yourself and challenge negative thoughts.
Ask yourself what you truly want instead of constantly putting others first.
Stop seeking external validation and begin building confidence from within.
Focus on showing up authentically rather than performing confidence.
Remember that confidence is not changing who you are. It is changing how you see yourself.

đź“– Chapters


00:00 – Introducing the REAL Method
02:18 – Respect Yourself and Stop Self-Sabotage
08:15 – Self-Talk and Changing the Story You Tell Yourself
14:12 – Control–Alt–Delete: Reframing Negative Thoughts

16:34 – Why Failure Is a Lesson, Not an Ending
26:31 – Asking Yourself What You Really Want
32:12 – Living Without Limits and Dropping the “Just”
35:42 – Performing Confidence vs Living It
42:03 – Healing Through Vulnerability and Sharing Your Story
46:13 – What Confidence Truly Means

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Meet Simone Knego

Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author and two-time TEDx Speaker. Her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS and in Entrepreneur Magazine and Yahoo News. Her literary contributions have been honored by the National Indie Excellence Award and the NYC Big Book Award. Simone has not only summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, but she is also the heart of a bustling household with six children, three dogs, and one husband of 31 years. As the creator of the REAL Method, Simone continues to inspire and impact teams, fostering growth, and promoting self-discovery. 

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