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Nicole Kalil: Validation Is for Parking - How to Build Unshakeable Confidence

Jun 17, 2025

Nicole Kalil, a renowned speaker, coach, and author of “Validation is for Parking” brings a refreshing and candid approach to building confidence. With a dynamic career journey from a Fortune 100 finance firm to hosting the globally acclaimed podcast “This is Women's Work” Nicole's insights are rooted in real-world experience. Her genuine passion for empowering individuals and eliminating gender biases in the workplace shines through in her relatable and humorous style. As she juggles her roles as a wife, mom, and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast, Nicole's down-to-earth nature makes her an approachable and inspiring guide on the journey to authentic self-discovery and confidence-building.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:33 - Trial and Error in Career

00:08:50 - The Confidence Journey

00:13:52 - Perfectionism and Authenticity

00:16:03 - Seeking Validation Internally

00:21:52 - Redefining Work Culture

00:25:35 - Power Skills

00:29:07 - Recognizing Underwhelm

Connect with Arundhathi Subramaniam

Website: nicolekalil.com

Instagram: @nicolemkalil

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicolekalil