Episode #7: The Confidence to Tell the Truth (Even in Small Talk)
Tired of lying through your teeth with every “I’m fine” you blurt out on auto-pilot or as a protective shield you can hide behind to keep from saying how you’re really feeling?In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro exposes the everyday lie ambitious leaders tell without even thinking—and shares with you how you can stop performing politeness and start leading yourself with Confidence.Learn why those tiny greetings are eroding your confidence, how to protect your emotional wellness in real time, and what to say (or not say) the next time someone asks, “How are you?”Book a consultation with Kimberley here:https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/e75a6b28/appointment/27295308/calendar/5978693?appointmentTypeIds[]=27295308Follow Kimberley:https://www.instagram.com/thevaultconfidential/www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymauro
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Confident Leadership: Building Certainty Without Proof
Empowered Leadership starts when you build certainty—before there’s any proof you’ll succeed.In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro shares with you, “The Five Determinants of Corporate Confidence Mastery™”—the exact powerful framework she uses with her high-achieving clients that transforms the way you think and show up.Master it, and you'll lead with unshakable confidence and create high-impact results.Learn why waiting for evidence slowly erodes your confidence—and discover how to shift into a model of trust, confidence, and leadership rooted in internal certainty instead of external validation.🌟 Book a consultation with Kimberley: Click to book📱 Follow Kimberley: Instagram LinkedIn
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#5: COMFORT IS KILLING YOUR EDGE
If your days are only filled with things you’ve already done before, you’ve stopped leveling up. Because, if you’re not choosing challenge on purpose, you’re not growing.In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro calls out the quiet trap of comfort that even the most ambitious leaders fall into.It’s spring — time to shake off the winter cozy, stretch your limits, and get radically honest about where you’re playing small.Kimberley breaks down what living in your comfort zone really looks like for CEOs and executives — and why it’s a dangerous place to hang out.From saying no to bold opportunities, to filling your calendar with low-risk, high-certainty tasks, comfort zone confidence isn’t true confidence—and it chips away at your edge.You’ll learn how to spot when you’ve slipped into Comfortville — even if you’re still juggling a million things — and what that slow erosion of your ambition actually looks like.Plus, how to intentionally stretch into discomfort without slipping into hustle culture, and why the boldest, most successful leaders level-up on purpose.If you’re serious about growth — personal or professional — this episode will light a fire under your leadership.Book a consultation with Kimberley here:https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/e75a6b28/appointment/27295308/calendar/5978693?appointmentTypeIds[]=27295308Follow Kimberley:https://www.instagram.com/thevaultconfidential/www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymauro
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Success Envy: The Silent Confidence Killer
Ever catch yourself shrinking in the shadow of someone else’s success? You’re not alone—you’re just stuck in the quiet trap that’s costing you more than you think.In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro unpacks the sneaky phenomenon of success envy—how it shows up, why it slowly erodes your confidence, and what it’s costing you in time, focus, leadership energy…and money. If you’ve ever looked at someone else’s win and immediately started doubting your own, this is your wake-up call.Kimberley breaks down the confidence draining spiral of comparison and shows you how to spot it, stop it, and shift into a mindset that fuels power, presence, and performance. Learn how to reclaim your confidence, protect your peace, and lead like the bold, powerhouse you are—without letting someone else’s highlight reel dictate your self-worth.🎯 Book a consultation with Kimberley:https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/e75a6b28/appointment/27295308/calendar/5978693?appointmentTypeIds[]=27295308📱 Follow Kimberley:Instagram: @thevaultconfidentialLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimberleymauro
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The Truth About Confidence: You Have to Feel to Lead
Shoving your emotions out of the way to get shit done is NOT emotional intelligence.In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down the lie that feeling your feelings is weakness—and shows you how actually allowing yourself to feel your emotions (without getting stuck in them) is the foundation of true confidence and leadership.Learn why suppressing your emotions or shoving them aside, slowly erodes your confidence and discover how to build a solid, trustworthy relationship with yourself, so you can lead others without undermining your own power in the process.Book a consultation with Kimberley here:https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/e75a6b28/appointment/27295308/calendar/5978693?appointmentTypeIds[]=27295308Follow Kimberley:https://www.instagram.com/thevaultconfidential/www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymauro
About Corporate Confidence Mastery with Kimberley Mauro
Are you a Corporate Executive, CEO, or High Achiever who’s outwardly successful but quietly struggling with stress, self-doubt, or the feeling that you’re not enough? You’ve come to the right place.
I’m Kimberley Mauro, Certified Life and Executive Coach with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and 30+ years experience. I specialize in coaching ambitious leaders to rediscover confidence, reclaim calm, and crush their goals.
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