Why We Judge People So Quickly (And How to Stop)
I watched the reaction to the World Cup final halftime show roll in as it happened. Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, even Kermit and Miss Piggy showed up for the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final. Within minutes people online were tearing it apart. One prominent football writer called the […]
What a Viral World Cup Photo Teaches Us About Confidence
A photo of a young Lionel Messi bathing a six month old Lamine Yamal in 2007 resurfaced this year once it was clear the two players would meet in the World Cup final. The story behind it holds a simple lesson: real confidence means showing up fully in a moment before you know whether it […]
Why Making Real Friends Becomes a Challenge As We Age
Have you ever wondered why making friends feels so much harder as an adult? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego explore the challenges of building meaningful relationships through different seasons of life. From navigating friendships after college to embracing change, they share why creating your village takes intention, why casual […]
Embrace the Season
My youngest daughter Mili leaves for American University in a few weeks. She’ll be studying in Washington, D.C., a few miles from her brand new nephew. She’s already declared herself the favorite aunt. She’s close enough to actually show up for weekends and evenings, she’s also close enough in age to still know what’s cool, […]
Unleash Your Family’s Power: Parenthood and Finding Your Voice!
Have you ever felt like you had to figure everything out on your own? In this heartfelt episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia reconnect while sharing exciting family updates, including Simone becoming a grandmother. Through conversations about parenting, support systems, postpartum struggles, and advocating for yourself, they explore how confidence grows when we […]
Why Confidence Feels Harder to Find Right Now (and What Actually Builds It Back)
If you’ve searched “how to feel more confident at work” or “how to stop feeling like a fraud” lately, you’re not alone. You’re part of a very large, very current wave. Right now, confidence is having a rough year. Not just personal confidence. All of it. CEO confidence dropped in the first quarter of 2026 […]
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 […]
Top Confidence and Leadership Keynote Speakers for HR and People Teams in 2026
Top Confidence and Leadership Keynote Speakers for HR and People Teams in 2026 Booking a keynote means matching the speaker to your actual outcome. Are you trying to reduce turnover? Build confident managers? Give your team language for handling hard conversations? The right speaker depends on the answer. Here’s a practical roundup of speakers worth […]
Why Embracing Failure Is the Most Underused Leadership Development Tool
Every company says they want innovative employees. Almost none of them have built a culture where it’s actually safe to be wrong. That gap is costing more than morale. According to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, only 56% of workers feel it’s safe to try new approaches at work, and just 54% say […]
Unleash Your Boldness: Try New Things, Take Chances!
Have you ever held yourself back because you were waiting for someone else to join you? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego discuss Olivia’s summer adventure of moving to a new city, living alone for the first time, and stepping into her dream internship. Together, they explore the confidence that […]