How to Get What You Want

How Confidence Changes the Conversation

Susie Tomenchok Episode 169

Ever seen someone walk into a room and instantly command it, without saying a word? That’s confidence. Not ego, not arrogance. Just belief. And belief is leverage.

In this episode, I’m talking about the power of calibrated confidence—why it influences others, how it opens up opportunities, and what it actually looks like in a negotiation. You don’t have to fake it. But you do have to find it, own it, and use it.

Whether you're walking into a high-stakes meeting or making an ask that makes your voice shake, confidence is the signal that gets others to trust your value.

In this episode, I’ll cover:
• How to anchor your belief so confidence shows up before you speak
• The power of silence (and why you should stop talking after the ask)
• Ways to borrow confidence when you’re not feeling it yet

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
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