Navigating the twists and turns of life while trying to maintain a sound level of self-belief can feel like an uphill battle sometimes. It's easy to forget just how powerful you really are. 

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Tory Archbold to chat about just this, and how we can all fuel our self-belief as leaders who shine brightly in life and career.

Tory is the CEO and founder of Powerful Steps, a global platform for women making significant impact. Over the past 25 years, Tory has been instrumental in brand building, PR, and digital media, working alongside some of the most influential figures worldwide. She's also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower and hosts the top-ranked podcast, "Powerful Stories". I’m proud to call her both a mentor and a friend.

During our chat, Tory opens up about calling self-belief her superpower. Interestingly, she found self-belief in rejection. Who would have thought, right? She turned dismissals into her launchpad, both when she started her global PR company in her twenties and later on with her venture, Powerful Steps. Her values of passion, integrity, and delivery kept her grounded through it all.

One thing that really hit home for me is how Tory speaks about anchoring yourself to your values. It’s like having a personal GPS that keeps you on track. And when life throws you curveballs, rejection isn't a stop sign—just a detour on your journey to where you truly belong.

For those wrestling with low self-belief, Tory has some solid advice: start by owning your story. She suggests jotting down your life’s narrative, breaking down your experiences into key parts, and attaching meaning to those moments. This process helps you realise how powerful your story is and prepares you for the road ahead.

Tory also shares her simple but profound daily practices of gratitude and self-reflection that help her stay grounded. Taking a moment for yourself each day—morning and night—to reflect and express gratitude keeps you anchored to your purpose and ready to face the world.

Our chat took an honest turn when we discussed vulnerability. Tory shares her own challenges, like a near-death experience, showing how vulnerability doesn't weaken you—it strengthens the narrative of who you are and deepens your connections with those around you.

Wrapping up my time with Tory left me with a buzzing sense of inspiration. Each of us, with our unique story and unstoppable self-belief, has the potential to light up the world. It’s all about taking each step confidently on your terms.

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Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 

Instagram: @powerfulsteps

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/

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