
How to Use an Alter Ego to Boost Confidence and Crush Your Career Goals
10/21/24 • 32 min
In today’s episode of Beyond Bold, Kyla Bolden dives into the game-changing concept of creating an alter ego and how it can help you unlock untapped confidence in your career and life. Kyla shares her personal journey of using an alter ego to tackle high-pressure situations like pitching investors, public speaking, and more.
You'll learn step-by-step how to create your own alter ego, why it works, and how to use it to level up in business and beyond. Whether you're navigating tough sales calls, giving presentations, or simply want to bring more confidence to the table, this episode has you covered.
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Thanks for tuning in to Beyond Bold! Stay connected:
Follow our blog to stay connected and get early access to podcast info: https://kylabolden.substack.com/
- Follow Kyla:
- Instagram: @kylabolden and @beyondboldpod
- TikTok: @kylabolden
Stay bold, stay fearless. See you in the next episode!
In today’s episode of Beyond Bold, Kyla Bolden dives into the game-changing concept of creating an alter ego and how it can help you unlock untapped confidence in your career and life. Kyla shares her personal journey of using an alter ego to tackle high-pressure situations like pitching investors, public speaking, and more.
You'll learn step-by-step how to create your own alter ego, why it works, and how to use it to level up in business and beyond. Whether you're navigating tough sales calls, giving presentations, or simply want to bring more confidence to the table, this episode has you covered.
Have Questions? Send then in for our AMA section
Thanks for tuning in to Beyond Bold! Stay connected:
Follow our blog to stay connected and get early access to podcast info: https://kylabolden.substack.com/
- Follow Kyla:
- Instagram: @kylabolden and @beyondboldpod
- TikTok: @kylabolden
Stay bold, stay fearless. See you in the next episode!
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How to Make Better, Faster Decisions: Tips to Overcome Overthinking
In this episode of Beyond Bold, Kyla Bolden shares tips on how to make better, faster decisions and overcome overthinking. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply looking to improve your decision-making skills, this episode gives you practical frameworks to help you move forward confidently and stop second-guessing yourself.
Kyla covers:
- The 70% Rule, popularized by Jeff Bezos, to help you decide with confidence even without all the information.
- The Coin Toss Method for breaking decision paralysis on lower-stakes choices.
- How to adopt the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) mindset to avoid perfectionism and launch faster.
- Why setting decision deadlines will keep you accountable and help you stop overthinking.
Who Should Listen: This episode is ideal for:
- Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to make decisions faster and avoid perfectionism.
- Anyone looking to overcome overthinking in their personal or professional life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Beyond Bold
00:55 The Importance of Decision Making
02:51 Challenges in Quick Decision Making
05:21 Why Quick Decisions Matter
06:56 Mindset for Effective Decision Making
08:50 Practical Tips for Quick Decision Making
14:48 Building the Perfect Video Platform
15:34 Switching to a Simple Solution
16:37 The Importance of MVP
17:43 Setting Deadlines for Decisions
19:01 Review of Decision-Making Tips
21:05 Overcoming Barriers to Success
22:40 Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone
27:03 Avoiding Information Overload
29:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Have Questions? Send then in for our AMA section
Thanks for tuning in to Beyond Bold! Stay connected:
Follow our blog to stay connected and get early access to podcast info: https://kylabolden.substack.com/
- Follow Kyla:
- Instagram: @kylabolden and @beyondboldpod
- TikTok: @kylabolden
Stay bold, stay fearless. See you in the next episode!
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Building a Dopamine Menu: Daily Habits to Skyrocket Your Career and Life
Ready to transform your daily habits and unlock your full potential? In this episode of Beyond Bold, host Kyla Bolden dives into the concept of a "Dopamine Menu"—or what she calls her "Highest Self List"—a curated set of daily activities designed to boost your mood, productivity, and overall success. Kyla shares the origins of her list, its powerful impact on her life as an entrepreneur, and practical tips to create your own.
Discover how aligning your actions with your highest self can help you build better habits, reach your career goals, and feel proud of your progress at the end of every day. From mind, body, and spirit to career and community, Kyla’s insights will inspire you to live more intentionally and stay on track for your biggest dreams.
📖 For a detailed breakdown of Kyla’s Highest Self List and a guide to creating your own, check out her Substack Article
Whether you're setting up for a stellar 2025 or just looking to improve today, this episode is your step-by-step guide to showing up for yourself and your future. Don’t miss it!
Have Questions? Send then in for our AMA section
Thanks for tuning in to Beyond Bold! Stay connected:
Follow our blog to stay connected and get early access to podcast info: https://kylabolden.substack.com/
- Follow Kyla:
- Instagram: @kylabolden and @beyondboldpod
- TikTok: @kylabolden
Stay bold, stay fearless. See you in the next episode!
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