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Joanna Horton McPherson
Home of the True Influence Method. Distinctive Speaking for Leaders with Purpose: Becoming an Authentic Voice. More at joannahortonmcpherson.com
I’m an advisor and inspirational speaker who is passionate about people. I coach clients to discover connection and meaning in their professional and personal paths. I specialize in leadership, impact and emotional intelligence. Underneath all our achievements lies the core human motivation to share a quality life and help others. Usually it’s our mental conditioning that prevents us from living a
When it’s a full moon out there and it’s Friday…time to listen and hear what we are doing that can be valuable for you.
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08/26/2026
I’m grateful to be writing a column on “Bridging the Confidence Gap” and to explore what confidence really asks of us.
Confidence isn’t about always feeling certain. It’s about trusting yourself enough to stay present in your own voice, even when the response isn’t guaranteed.
In this piece, I explore what sits underneath self-doubt, why competence doesn’t always translate into confidence, and what happens when we stop measuring our worth by how others receive us.
Sometimes the question isn’t, “How do I become more confident?”
It’s “What truth am I ready to trust myself enough to say?”
Grateful to share this conversation through the Dallas Gazette News.
Read the full column here or click the link bio:
What Nobody Tells You About Confidence
https://dallasgazettenews.com/2026/08/18/what-nobody-tells-you-about-confidence/
How Vulnerability, Perfectionism, and Shame Shape Your Success
Excited to share this powerful conversation with Christina Hathaway, MAS, CPT, CNC on The Mindset Mirror Connection Podcast.
We talked about vulnerability, perfectionism, shame, success, and what happens when we stop performing and start getting honest about what’s really driving us.
One of the biggest reminders from our conversation: you are the answer.
So often, we look outside ourselves for validation, permission, or proof that we’re enough. But the real work is learning to trust ourselves, listen to what’s underneath the mask, and become the person we were always meant to be.
Thank you, Christina, for creating such a thoughtful, honest space for this conversation. I loved where this conversation took us. 🤍
🎙️ How Vulnerability, Perfectionism, and Shame Shape Your Success with Joanna Horton McPherson
The full conversation is available on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xNOq19yFLbjli0AyNiNvm?si=uGD3s4C_QLadShQxhSdqLQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-leadership-how-vulnerability-perfectionism/id1741343885?i=1000785601422
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysEabVQLWSk
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