Almost every ambitious leader has fallen into the comparison trap—scrolling, watching, and measuring yourself against someone else’s version of success.
The truth? It’s quietly killing your confidence.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down what she calls The Comparison Death Trap—that knee-jerk spiral you fall into when you measure your worth against others.
She explains why comparison erodes your confidence, shows you the difference between inspiration and self-deprecation, and walks you through how to reclaim your self-leadership.
Finally, Kimberley gives you actionable steps to shift comparison into self-trust and use it as fuel for confident, empowered leadership.
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Every time you say, “That triggered me,” you hand your confidence—and your power—over to someone or something outside of yourself.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro, Life & Executive Coach for Ambitious Leaders, breaks down what triggers really are, why they erode your confidence, and how to stop giving them power over you.
You’ll learn how your conditioning has trained you to see triggers as negative, to believe they require a reaction, and to spiral into blame or suppression—both of which pull you further away from your emotional intelligence and self-leadership.
Kimberley reveals how to reframe “triggers” into power leaks and power outages, step into emotional intelligence, and protect your emotional wellness under pressure.
She walks you through practical action steps to reclaim your confidence, lead yourself through challenging moments, and stop leaking power in your career, relationships, and life.
If you’re a high-performing leader ready to master your mindset, build emotional strength, and lead with confidence—this episode is for you.
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Think venting helps you “let off steam”?
Think again.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down why water cooler talk and venting don’t actually solve the problem—and how they slowly chip away at your confidence instead.
Kimberley shows you how urges to vent keep you in judgment, trigger unwanted thoughts and behaviors, and trap you in unproductive cycles.
Learn how to manage your triggers, harness your emotional intelligence, and lead yourself with confidence instead of getting dragged into reactive, draining conversations.
Confidence Takeaway: Venting feels like release, but true confidence comes when you manage yourself and lead forward.
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Toxic people exist—and they can shake even the most confident leader.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro takes on a controversial topic: toxic people.
Kimberley breaks down how toxic individuals and environments can erode confidence—and shows you how to use emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and practical tools to protect your well-being.
Learn why trying to change someone else keeps you stuck in self-suffering and discover how to confidently, calmly, and with ease manage yourself—even when toxic people are part of your bubble.
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Distractions, office politics, and all the mental noise of worrying about how you’re perceived, getting caught up in drama, and questioning people’s motives — that’s what pulls you off your game.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down how that noise erodes your confidence and keeps you from showing up at your best. She shares how to manage your mind and silence the noise so you can get back to building your confidence, sharpening your focus, and elevating your performance and leadership.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to stop distraction from tearing away at your confidence — and start channeling every ounce of your energy into crushing your goals.
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Ever wonder why sometimes you can stand tall and assert yourself with ease, and other times your voice gets stuck in your throat?
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down why your level of assertiveness varies even when you feel self-confident, and shows you how to steady yourself when the outcome feels uncertain or out of your control.
Learn why marrying yourself to the result erodes your confidence, why past experiences shape your hesitation, and how to practice self-leadership so you can assert yourself with respect, boundaries, and trust in any situation.
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If guilt is running your calendar, confidence isn’t.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down how guilt, resentment, and duty disguise themselves to trick you.
She shows you how they actually destroy your confidence and keep you stuck in people-pleasing patterns.
Learn why guilt-based decision-making slowly erodes your confidence and discover how to reclaim your autonomy without the emotional fallout.
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Ever feel like you’re stuck in your head, swirling in overthinking, totally immobilized — telling yourself you don’t know what to do next?
You’re not alone… and you’re not broken.
But this mental chaos? It keeps ambitious leaders like you playing small.
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro walks you through what’s really going on when you feel paralyzed, afraid to make a move, and unsure of what comes next — and shows you exactly how to slow the swirl, calm your nervous system, and lead yourself forward, even when things feel messy or uncertain.
Learn why the lie “I don’t know what to do” erodes your confidence — and how to take back control, step into self-leadership, and move forward with certainty even when the path isn’t fully clear.
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You’ve read the books. You’ve done the research. You’ve built the business or climbed the ladder.
So why are you still feeling stuck? Or overwhelmed? Or telling yourself you’re confused about how to reach the next level—even though you know you’re capable of more?
In this episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery, host Kimberley Mauro breaks down why smart, high-achieving leaders get stuck in their heads—and shows you how emotionalizing the work (not just intellectualizing it) is the key to leadership that actually feels good.
Learn why knowledge alone slowly erodes your confidence—and discover how to finally get out of your head, take powerful action, and take yourself and your team to the next level.
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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?”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The age old advice, “fake it ‘til you make it” ….yeah—it may be doing more harm than good—especially to your emotional health.
In this week’s episode of Corporate Confidence Mastery,
host, Kimberley Mauro dives into the real & raw truth behind what she calls ,
“Performing Leadership”—the pressure to look like you’ve got it all together on the outside, while silently doubting yourself on the inside.
With her signature no-woo, cuddles approach, Kimberley shares real-world, battle-tested strategies drawn from years of coaching ambitious leaders around the globe.
You’ll walk away from today’s episode with clear, practical insights you can use immediately to stop pretending—and start showing up as the legit confident, calm, inspiring leader you actually want to be.
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You finally sit down to tackle that big, important task. You’re ready to focus… but your brain has other plans.
Suddenly, you remember an email you ‘should’ check. A random task pops up that feels urgent. You’re scrolling, overthinking, procrastinating—stuck in the mental chaos instead of doing what actually matters.
Sound familiar? Enter The Fuck It Bucket—your secret weapon for cutting the crap, locking in on what’s important, and finally getting sh*t done. In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to use it, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress.
No fluff. No wasted time. Just a straight-up strategy to get your focus back now.
Hit play, and let’s get to it.
Welcome to Corporate Confidence Mastery! 🎙️
This trailer sets the stage for what you can expect from my podcast: bold, no-nonsense strategies to help ambitious leaders like you create calm in the chaos, build a positive mindset and develop unshakable confidence.
Tune in to go from stressed and self-doubt to the empowered, capable leader you’re meant to be—and create the success you truly deserve.
No woo. No cuddles—just actionable insights to help you crush it in your professional and personal life.
Subscribe now, and get ready to up-level your confidence every second Thursday!
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