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 […]
What Watching My Son and Daughter in Law Become Parents Taught Me About Confidence
I just became a grandma for the first time. He’s going to call me Mona one day. For now I’m just getting used to being someone’s grandma at all, and I love every second of it. But the part that’s stuck with me most isn’t about me. It’s watching my son and daughter in law […]
The Truth Revealed: Years of “Fine” Finally Exposed!
Have you ever felt like something was wrong, even when everyone kept telling you that you were fine? In this honest and inspiring episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone shares her recent hysterectomy, the discovery of a chronic infection that had impacted her health for years, and the relief of finally getting answers. Together, Simone […]
What Raising Six Kids Taught Me About Building Resilient Teams
Ask any HR leader what they want most from their teams, and resilience is almost always on the list. The ability to absorb change, stay steady under pressure, and keep moving forward when things get hard. It sounds simple. But if you’ve ever tried to build it intentionally inside an organization, you know it’s anything […]
Conquer Your Fear of Being Alone Now!
Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something because you didn’t want to do it alone? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego explore the confidence that comes from learning to enjoy your own company. From solo dinners and traveling alone to striking up conversations with strangers, they share personal stories […]
Why Your Team Building Isn’t Working
(And What to Do Instead) By Simone Knego | simoneknego.com Every year, companies spend billions on team building. Ropes courses. Escape rooms. Catered offsites. And every year, leaders walk back into Monday wondering why nothing actually changed. Here’s the truth nobody wants to say out loud: most team building doesn’t work. Not because the activities […]
Your Power to Question, Advocate, and Rise!
Have you ever felt like your pain or concerns weren’t being taken seriously? In this honest and emotional episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Simone’s ongoing health journey, the trauma of painful medical procedures, and the importance of advocating for yourself when something feels wrong. They discuss women’s health, […]
How to Lead a Stuck Team (And What Great Leaders Do Differently)
Your team is capable. You know it. They probably know it too. So why won’t things move? If you’re trying to figure out how to lead a stuck team, the answer almost never is what you expect. When a team gets stuck, the instinct is usually to push harder. More meetings, more accountability, more pressure. […]
From Overwhelmed to Aligned: Finding Calm, Confidence, and Happiness as a Working Mom
What if the life that looks “perfect” on the outside is actually leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected on the inside? In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Tia Graham — bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Feel Good Club — to talk about the […]