The confidence gap

86. The Confidence Gap: Why Smart Women Still Second-Guess Themselves

Ever notice how competence doesn’t always equal confidence?
In this episode, Holly Toscanini unpacks the hidden reasons even accomplished women doubt themselves — and shares three micro-habits to start rebuilding self-trust fast.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Quiet the perfectionist voice that rewrites your ideas before you speak them.
  • Recognize how cultural conditioning and gender bias shape self-doubt.
  • Practice quick confidence-rebuilding habits that actually work.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should know this by now,” or “Who am I to…?” — this episode is for you.

👉 Take Holly’s 5-Minute Midlife Confidence Quiz to discover your personal Confidence Action Plan: