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#315 Elsa Sarkis: Why Confidence Comes From Competence
34 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Success Outside Burnout Inside
Injury As The Forced Reset
Why Authority Vanishes In English
The Cost Of Translating In Your Head
Hidden Speaking Habits That Break Trust
Stress Hormones And The Authenticity Reset
Confidence Comes From Competence
The Monday Move Against Burnout
Leaving Corporate To Protect Values
Rapid Fire Myths And Resets
Where Visibility Still Feels Hard
Where To Find Elsa And SBC
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In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Elsa Sarkis to explore why highly competent professionals can suddenly lose their confidence, clarity, and authority when the pressure rises, particularly when communicating in a second or third language. Drawing from her own experience with burnout and perfectionism, Elsa reveals how communication challenges often go much deeper than vocabulary or public speaking technique. The conversation explores the hidden cost of translating in your head, why reh...