In this lively episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, hosts Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with April Diaz—leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Ezer + Co.
Together, they dive into a refreshing perspective: embracing your quirks, weirdness, and true self is the secret sauce to building lasting confidence.
Turning Differences into Strengths
April opens up about her journey of raising a not-so-typical family and leaning into the unexpected. Rather than hiding what made her feel different, she learned to celebrate it. Over time, those very quirks became her biggest strengths.
From hilarious family stories to surprising party tricks—like whistling without moving her mouth—April shows how embracing your “weird” can be empowering. In her words, “normal” is overrated—and your uniqueness is where the magic happens.
Rhythms of Rest and the Reality of Balance
As the conversation continues, April shares life-saving wisdom about the importance of rest and balance. Holistic confidence isn’t just about being bold; it’s also about knowing when to slow down.
According to April, building real confidence begins with deeply knowing yourself—your needs, your limits, and your rhythms. In fact, rest is not a luxury. It’s a strategic necessity for sustainable success.
The Power of Authenticity
Additionally, they explore how showing up as your full, authentic self draws the right people toward you. Instead of worrying about fitting in, April encourages women to stop seeking approval and start embracing their truth. Authenticity builds trust—with others, and more importantly, with yourself.
Know Yourself to Grow Yourself
Finally, the episode emphasizes the value of self-awareness. April reminds us that confidence grows from small promises kept and from clearly defining your reality.
You can’t grow or lead confidently unless you know where you are—and where you want to go next.
This episode is an encouragement to every woman who’s ever felt “too different” to know: your quirks are your strength.
🚀 Actionable Takeaways
1. Embracing your weirdness is a strength. The quirks that once made you feel different can become your greatest confidence boosters.
2. Stop worrying about who likes you. When you show up as your full, authentic self, the right people will be drawn to you.
3. Rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Embracing weirdness involves knowing strong rhythms of recovery to sustain long-term confidence and success.
4. Define your reality. You can’t grow or solve problems until you first see and name them clearly.
5. Confidence grows through small promises kept. Following through builds self-trust—and self-trust is the foundation of unshakable confidence. Being truly unique aids confidence.
6. Know where you are to know where to go next. Self-assessment is key to strategic, confident growth.
📖 Chapters
00:00 – Embracing the Weird: Stories from the Diaz and Knego Families
09:15 – Confidence Through Authenticity
15:20 – Party Tricks and Personality: Why Quirks Matter
21:35 – The Popeye Arm Lesson: Rest and Renewal Save Lives
32:10 – Leadership Starts with Defining Reality
40:00 – Confidence Tip of the Week: Keep Promises to Yourself
👩💼 About April Diaz
April Diaz, Founder and CEO of Ezer & Co., is a highly respected executive leadership coach specializing in holistic leadership and developmental transformation. In particular, she emphasizes the power of embracing both uniqueness and weirdness as essential elements of personal and professional growth.
Through her innovative approach and proprietary Wholeness Assessment, she has impacted thousands of diverse leaders globally, including executives from top U.S. companies.
With more than 25 years of experience in leadership and human development, April’s expertise is widely recognized across industries.
Notably, she has successfully coached over 1,000 clients—including C-suite leaders, professional athletes, Olympians, and emerging leaders—demonstrating her ability to guide individuals in unlocking their full potential by leaning into what makes them different.
👉 Connect with April Diaz
Instagram: @aprildiaz LinkedIn: April L. Diaz Website: ezernco.com
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