LETS START: Unleash you Inner Confident Leader-April NL
Andrea Zsapka
Transform your Events into Unforgettable, On-Brand Experiences that Captivate Audiences and Drive Results. Whether Virtual or In-person, I help you create brand activation events that leave a lasting impact.
Make it Happen Newsletter / Ep 8 / The Dancing Economist in Asia
Welcome to the Make it Happen Newsletter!
Each month I will share tips and strategies to help you boost your confidence and become a better self-leader.
This issue covers actionable tips gain core confidence, to silence negative self-talk, beat imposter syndrome, build an authentic personal brand, and self-leadership exercises from body, mind, soul and tech perspectives. Plus, learn how to use events as brand activation tools.
Content
1. Core Confidence
2. Overcoming Negative Self-Talk & Imposter Syndrome
3. Building an Authentic Personal Brand
4. Self-Leadership Strategies
5. How to Use Events as Brand Activation Tools
6. News & Updates
7. Motivating Music of the Week
8. Upcoming Events & Workshops
Let's dive in and make great things happen!
1. Core Confidence
Self-confidence is the foundation of personal growth and success. It's about believing in yourself, your abilities, and your potential.
When you have self-confidence, you trust your own judgment, feel secure in who you are, and are willing to take on challenges. Building self-confidence starts with self-awareness – understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals.
It also involves developing a positive mindset, focusing on your successes rather than failures, and reframing negative self-talk.
Self-confidence is not about being perfect or always succeeding; it's about having the courage to try, the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, and the self-compassion to learn and grow from experiences.
By cultivating self-confidence, you empower yourself to pursue your dreams, take healthy risks, and create a life that aligns with your authentic self.
EXERCISES TO TRY OUT:
Body: Stand tall, make eye contact, smile. Confident body language becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Mind: Focus on your strengths. Make a list of your skills, experience and achievements to remind yourself of your capabilities.
Soul: Your core values and purpose are your inner compass. Get clear on what matters most to you and let that guide your actions.
Tech: Use apps like ThinkUp or Unique Daily Affirmations for a daily dose of motivational quotes and confidence boosters.
2. Overcoming Negative Self-Talk & Imposter Syndrome
Negative self-talk and imposter syndrome are common challenges that can undermine self-confidence and hold you back from reaching your full potential.
Negative self-talk is the inner dialogue that criticizes, doubts, or belittles yourself and your abilities. It often involves cognitive distortions – exaggerating negatives, minimizing positives, and seeing situations as all-or-nothing.
Over time, negative self-talk can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, eroding your self-esteem and motivation. Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you are a fraud, not as capable as others think, and that your successes are due to luck rather than ability.
Even high achievers can struggle with imposter syndrome, fearing they will be "found out" as unqualified.
To overcome these challenges, it's important to recognize negative self-talk and imposter thoughts when they arise, question their validity, and reframe them with more balanced, realistic perspectives.
Celebrating your successes, focusing on growth over perfection, and surrounding yourself with supportive people who believe in you can also help quiet your inner critic and build authentic self-assurance.
EXERCISES TO TRY OUT:
Body: When negative thoughts arise, take a few deep breaths. Oxygenating your body helps calm anxiety and self-doubt.
Mind: Recognize negative self-talk and reframe it. Instead of "I can't handle this," try "This is tough but I'm capable and will figure it out."
Soul: Remember, you are enough just as you are. Your unique talents and perspective matter. Don't compare yourself to others.
Tech: Try journaling apps like Day One to process feelings and document wins. Seeing your progress builds confidence.
3. Building an Authentic Personal Brand
Building an authentic personal brand is about defining and communicating who you are, what you stand for, and what unique value you bring to the world.
It's not about crafting a perfect image or trying to please everyone; it's about having the courage to be your true self and attracting the right opportunities and people who appreciate and align with your genuine identity.
The foundation of an authentic personal brand is self-awareness – getting clear on your values, passions, strengths, and goals.
From there, you can develop a consistent message and visual identity that represents your authentic self across all touchpoints – online profiles, communication style, appearance, work, and relationships.
Building an authentic brand takes vulnerability and boldness – you have to be willing to put yourself out there, share your unique perspectives and ideas, and risk possible rejection or criticism.
But the rewards are immense – when you lead with authenticity, you build trust, credibility and meaningful connections. You attract career and business opportunities that are an ideal fit.
You inspire others to embrace their own individuality. Most importantly, you experience the confidence and fulfillment that comes from being true to yourself and making choices that align with your values and goals.
Building your authentic brand is a lifelong journey of growth and self-discovery – enjoy the process and keep evolving and shining as your best self.
EXERCISES TO TRY OUT:
Body: Your appearance and energy are part of your brand. Wear clothes that make you feel confident and align with your goals.
Mind: Get clear on your unique value proposition. What skills, knowledge and personality traits set you apart? Embrace what makes you you.
Soul: Your brand should reflect your authentic self, values and goals. Don't try to be someone you're not.
Tech: Audit your online presence to ensure it represents the brand you want to project. Use tools like Canva to create cohesive visuals.
4. Self-Leadership Strategies
Self-leadership is the ability to take ownership of your life, set meaningful goals, and motivate yourself to take action and grow, even in the face of challenges. It's about being proactive rather than reactive, and making conscious choices aligned with your values and vision.
In My View Self-leadership involves leading yourself in four key areas – body, mind, soul, and tools like tech.
For your body, self-leadership means prioritizing self-care – getting enough sleep, exercise and nutrition to have the physical energy and resilience to show up as your best self.
For your mind, it's about developing a growth mindset, embracing lifelong learning, and managing your thoughts and emotions in productive ways. For your soul, self-leadership is about connecting to your deepest values, passions and purpose, and making sure your goals and actions are infused with meaning.
And in today's digital world, self-leadership also means using technology intentionally to enhance rather than distract from your goals – whether that's using apps to boost productivity, online learning to build skills, or social media to build your brand and network.
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Self-leadership is a practice, not a destination. It takes self-awareness, discipline, and commitment to continual growth. But as you build your self-leadership muscles, you gain the clarity, confidence, and resilience to navigate life's ups and downs and create a fulfilling future on your own terms.
You become the CEO of your own life, ready to face any challenge and seize any opportunity that comes your way.
By embracing self-leadership, you step into your full power and potential to make your unique mark on the world.
EXERCISES TO TRY OUT:
Body: Prioritize sleep, healthy food and exercise. Your body is the foundation for showing up as your best self.
Mind: Make a plan and take action daily, even if progress feels slow. Small steps lead to big accomplishments over time.
Soul: Tune into your intuition as part of your decision-making process. Your gut instincts can provide valuable information.
Tech: Use tools like Trello or Asana to break big goals into actionable steps and track progress. Seeing yourself advance is motivating.
5. How to Use Events as Brand Activation Tools
Events are a powerful way to bring your brand to life and connect with your audience.
Strategies include:
*Pick an event theme and activities that align with your brand values and image
*Incorporate brand visuals/colors into decor, promo items, etc. to build recognition
*Give attendees a positive memorable experience that makes them want to further engage with your brand
*Capture content (photos, video testimonials, etc.) to repurpose in future brand marketing
Try it out, starts small and slowly develop more and more Experiences for your target Audience.
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6. News & Updates
This month we are supporting the EUWINA Campaign bringing European Wine Producers to Asia in Collaboration with a client.
I conducted Free Webinars this month about Confidence Building , Personal Branding and Self Leadership
We are 5 years old this year, this is our anniversary year and , continuing to improve our Platform, and bring more value to our members. Did you know that we meet every Monday for the last 5 years to support each others growth journey? We had a superb exciting In person Meetup too this Month in Malaysia at BUKAR.
Female Founders Competition
This will be the 3rd year I am supporting Female Founders, the initiative got stronger last year when we partnered up with Kenneth C. to empower female Founders together in the APAC region, stay tuned for this years events.
7. Motivating Music of the Week
Choosing a good playlist for the day can make a difference. What makes you calm, what energizes you, what makes you sleep?
Be wise about which music you use for which purpose and condition your brain to get an exact reaction that you want from that specific music in that moment when you use it.
Listen to my favorites for this week.
These songs always put me in an upbeat energetic mood?
How is your list?
8. Hot & Upcoming
Cohort Sign Up opens in May-Sign Up and GET THINGS DONE:)
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Join Andrea (certified Sport & dance trainer) for an intense 45-minute virtual session designed to strengthen your core and improve overall fitness. These classes focus on exercises that target your abdominal muscles, obliques, and lower back, helping you build a strong, stable core.
I hope this newsletter inspires you to believe in yourself, take positive action and make great things happen. You've got this! Until next time, keep shining.
Dare to Dance Your Way & Make it Happen
- The Dancing Economist
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