Video: The Confidence Myth

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We all want to feel more confident. But could our current focus on “go-girl” messaging and self help mantras actually betray the hard work and vulnerability it takes to get there? This talk explores the messy, simple, and often overlooked truth about cultivating confidence.

Jess Weiner is considered this generation’s “Go to Authority” on women, girls, and confidence. She has over 20 years of experience working in the field as a speaker, writer and educator. Jess is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of Talk to Jess, a consulting and strategy firm that advises brands about the issues facing today’s women and girls. She is the author of two best selling books and has proudly served as Dove’s Global Self-Esteem Ambassador for the last 10 years.