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To be more confident, try these 2 simple habits, according to the Mel Robbins podcast

Cnbc · · 444 words · By Gili Malinsky
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What to know about To be more confident, try these 2 simple habits, according to the Mel Robbins podcast

Self-doubt can manifest in all sorts of unexpected ways, said "The Let Them Theory" author Mel Robbins on a recent episode of "The Mel Robbins Podcast." It can show up as "overthinking, people pleasing, perfectionism, procrastination, comparison, blame,…

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Self-doubt can manifest in all sorts of unexpected ways, said "The Let Them Theory" author Mel Robbins on a recent episode of "The Mel Robbins Podcast." It can show up as "overthinking, people pleasing, perfectionism, procrastination, comparison, blame,…

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These feelings and habits can weigh you down.

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But in conversation with Robbins, behavioral researcher Shade Zahrai shared her best advice for how to boost your sense of self-acceptance.

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Claim 1: “In CNBC's new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors share practical strategies to help you use everyday conversations to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and accelerate your career growth.”
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Multiple cross-references from CNBC confirm the existence and the specific description of the online course 'How To Talk To People At Work'.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — CNBC's new online course, How To Talk To People At Work
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In CNBC's new online course, How To Talk To People At Work
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In CNBC's new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors share practical strategies
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/a-friendship-coach-shares-he…
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Claim 2: “behavioral researcher Shade Zahrai shared her best advice for how to boost your sense of self-acceptance.”
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Three independent web sources (LinkedIn, CNBC, and her professional bio) all identify Shadé Zahrai as a behavioral researcher.
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web search NEUTRAL — An Award-Winning Leadership Strategist, behavioral researcher, and trusted peak performance educator to Fortune 500s globally, Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a specialist in building a success mindset, self-beli…
https://www.shadezahrai.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — My new book BIG TRUST, out now 🚀 | Award-winning Self-Leadership Educator to Fortune 500s | Behavioral Researcher & Leadership Strategist | Ex-Lawyer with an MBA & PhD · Want to ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Shadé/Zahrai
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web search NEUTRAL — Shadé Zahrai is an award-winning peak performance educator, behavioral researcher, and leadership strategist to Fortune 500 companies.
https://www.cnbc.com/shad-zahrai/
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Claim 3: “Saying "sorry" too much can lead others to question your credibility and make you seem insecure, Zahrai previously told CNBC Make It.”
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While web results confirm Shadé Zahrai discusses the psychology of apologizing and suggests flipping apologies into appreciation, none of the provided evidence snippets explicitly contain the quote regarding 'questioning credibility' or 'seeming insecure' specifically attributed to a CNBC Make It interview.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apologies have their place, but they should not be used excessively or without cause. So, if you (like me) tend to have a reflexive default to apologise, remember this: Flip your apology into apprecia…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shadezahrai_communication-act…
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web search NEUTRAL — Research shows that excessive apologizing in adulthood can be a learned behavior from childhood, where children develop a hypervigilance to avoid conflict, leading to chronic self-blame and over-respo…
https://siliconcanals.com/gen-bt-psychology-says-people-who-…
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web search NEUTRAL — At the heart of excessive apologizing often lies a deep-seated issue with self-esteem and self-worth. When someone constantly feels the need to say “sorry,” it may indicate that they view themselves a…
https://neurolaunch.com/saying-sorry-too-much-psychology/
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Claim 4: “"The Let Them Theory" author Mel Robbins on a recent episode of "The Mel Robbins Podcast."”
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Wikipedia and multiple official web sources confirm Mel Robbins is the author of 'The Let Them Theory' and the host of 'The Mel Robbins Podcast'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Melanie Lee Robbins is an American author, podcast host, and lawyer.Robbins, Mel; Robbins, Sawyer (December 24, 2024). The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talk…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Robbins
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web search NEUTRAL — Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory. S…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins
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web search NEUTRAL — Mel Robbins is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is the most shared and followed podcast in the world and is nominated for the first-ever Golden Globe for Best Podcast, and author…
https://www.melrobbins.com/about-mel/
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