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Ordinary To BadassAuthor: Marie Sonneman
A podcast for women who are capablebut tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies for women in predominantly male industries. From quiet confidence to strategic visibility, youll hear how women rise without shrinking or burning outand how to build a life that doesnt disappear in the process. If youre ready to be unmistakable at work and protect what matters outside of it, youre in the right place. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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446:You Keep Waiting Until You're Ready—But Confidence Doesn't Work That Way
Episode 446
Monday, 15 June, 2026
How many opportunities have you talked yourself out of because you didn't feel ready?...In this flashback episode, I sit down with mindset coach, personal trainer, and Girls on the Run Long Island Chairperson Nancy Feinstein to talk about confidence, self-doubt, and why waiting until you feel ready might be the very thing keeping you stuck....Nancy shares how she rebuilt her life after divorce, overcame stage fright, transitioned into a completely new career, and learned that confidence doesn't come before action—it comes because of it.We also dive into:✔ Why "yet" might be the most powerful word in your vocabulary✔ The hidden cost of waiting for perfect timing✔ How to stop comparing yourself to everyone else✔ Why messy action beats perfection every time✔ Practical mindset shifts that can help you move forward even when you're scaredIf you've been waiting for more confidence before making your next move, this conversation is your reminder that confidence is built in the doing—not the waiting.Connect with Marie:Instagram: @ordinarytobadassEnjoying the podcast?Leave a review and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to feel ready to get started.












