Kitchen Table Leadership: How Everyday Moments Build Confidence, Authenticity, and Impact with Simone Knego
Episode Description
In this inspiring episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with international speaker, author, and confidence coach Simone Knego to explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, courage, and heart.
Simone shares her philosophy of “Kitchen Table Leadership,” reminding listeners that leadership doesn’t require a title — it’s found in everyday moments, decisions, and interactions that shape how we influence others. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raising six children, Simone’s experiences have taught her that real leadership begins with empathy, consistency, and self-belief.
Together, Stephanie and Simone unpack practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, managing burnout, and building confidence through the REAL Method — Recognize your worth, Embrace your imperfections, Act with intention, and Live authentically. They also discuss Simone’s “Ctrl-Alt-Delete” mindset hack for reframing negative thoughts, along with the power of gratitude, self-care, and vulnerability in leading with impact.
Listeners will be inspired to “do it scared” and embrace imperfection as a path to growth. As Simone puts it, confidence isn’t about perfection — it’s about taking courageous, authentic action every day.
Tune in to hear how you can redefine leadership beyond titles, silence your inner critic, and exponentially elevate your leadership impact — one meaningful moment at a time.
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Guest Info:
Simone Knego
Simone Knego is an international speaker, award winning author, and confidence coach dedicated to empowering women to overcome self doubt and live purpose driven lives. As the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone extends her mission through her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, offering inspiration and insights to a worldwide audience. Her transformative work, including the REAL Method, provides a straightforward framework for cultivating genuine self assurance. Featured on major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS, and in publications such as Entrepreneur and Yahoo News, Simone also champions her "Kitchen Table Leadership" philosophy, which emphasizes that true leadership is performed through everyday choices. She is the heart of a vibrant household with her husband of 32 years, six children, and three dogs. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, launches in February, offering women practical tools to foster authentic confidence.
Guest: Simone Knego
Website: https://simoneknego.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence
New Book: https://realconfidencebook.com/
Host: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership
Website: www.drstephanieduguid.com
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