What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
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What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
Let’s Talk About CONFIDENCE – Stop Overthinking and Start Building It!
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
16 minutes
1 month ago
Let’s Talk About CONFIDENCE – Stop Overthinking and Start Building It!
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. Yet too many talented, capable people hold back, waiting to be “perfect” before they begin. In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I’ll share how confidence grows when you take action, learn from the messy parts, and lead from a place of service. You’ll hear how to silence overthinking, push past fear, and strengthen your self-trust using my B.U.I.L.D. acronym: 💡 Key Takeaways: B – Begin with one area: Foc...
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
