Key Resources
Speaker Resources & Ways to Stay Connected
Embracing the Good Awkward
HENNA PRYOR
Henna challenged us to view awkwardness as a catalyst for growth. Through her Good Awkward framework, she reminded us that confidence isn’t built by avoiding discomfort—but by learning how to recover quickly and respond with humanity.
“You can’t avoid awkwardness without avoiding growth.”
Key Takeaways:
- Awkwardness is unavoidable when you’re growing
- Confident people recover faster
- Naming awkward moments reduces their power
- Taking smart risks strengthens confidence
Stay Connected with Henna:
Building Trust to Build Confidence
ROSS BERNSTEIN
Ross illustrated how trust—not talent—is the foundation of high-performing teams. Drawing from championship sports cultures, he showed how confidence thrives in environments built on consistency, accountability, and care.
“Talent may get you noticed, but trust sustains excellence.”
Key Takeaways:
- Trust is the foundation of high performance
- Confidence thrives in psychologically safe cultures
- Leadership behaviors shape confidence daily
- Accountability builds strong teams
Confidence Through Self-Compassion
KRISTA RYAN
Krista shared how confidence falters when identity is tied to outcomes through her powerful story. She reframed confidence as responding to challenges with self-compassion and self-trust rather than self-criticism.
“Confidence grows when you become your strongest ally.”
Key Takeaways:
- Self-compassion is a performance advantage
- Harsh self-talk undermines confidence
- Self-trust fuels sustainable success
Stay Connected with Krista:
Confidence Energy Activated
Kristen Brown
Kristen emphasized that momentum is created through small, intentional actions. She reminded participants that confidence grows through movement, values-based decisions, and progress over perfection.
“Momentum doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from choosing to move.”
Key Takeaways:
- Momentum is created through small actions
- Confidence grows through movement
- Progress matters more than perfection
- Values-based decisions fuel momentum
Stay Connected with Kristen:
Dump Your Slump
JERMAINE DAVIS
Jermaine energized the audience with his Dump Your Slump message, reframing slumps as signals to reset and recommit. He challenged participants to release what’s weighing them down and take ownership of their next step.
“You can’t move forward if you keep carrying what weighs you down.”
Key Takeaways:
- Slumps are signals—not failures
- Dumping mental baggage restores momentum
- Intentional action rebuilds confidence
- Daily self-investment fuels mental strength
Save the Date
Friday, January 8, 2027
We are already looking ahead to the 2nd Annual Mentally Strong Conference and cannot wait to continue this journey with you.
Thank you for being part of the Mentally Strong community. Let’s keep building confidence, clarity, and momentum—together.
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