How to Build Unshakable Confidence
One Strike at a Time
A few months ago, I found myself in a room full of powerhouse women—leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. We had just wrapped up a morning of incredible speakers, and even after lunch, the energy was electric. Conversations buzzed from every table.
Then suddenly:
Wack. Wack. Wack.
A gavel struck the podium, and the chatter stopped cold. Standing there was Lydia Fenet, ready to give her talk on Owning the Room—and believe me, she was already doing exactly that.
That moment stuck with me. Because here’s the thing:
When you picture a confident person—someone who commands attention, speaks with clarity, and leads—you might wonder: How do they do it? How do they have that level of confidence?
On the most recent episode of the Lead Into It podcast, I got to sit down with Lydia herself, and she shares her story—one that says that confidence is built. Brick by brick.
Lydia is a master auctioneer, bestselling author, and the former global managing director at Christie’s Auction House. She’s raised millions for charity, stood on stages around the world, and leads with this unshakable presence. But that confidence? It wasn’t magic. It was continuously built—through years of showing up, messing up, and trying again.
In our conversation, she shares:
The Strike Method she uses to flip the switch into confidence—and how you can create your own (yes, that gavel moment is part of it!)
Why her dry sense of humor became one of her most powerful leadership tools
What she really thinks about “work-life balance” as a mom of three and business owner
How to take full ownership of your career—even if no one else sees the path yet
One quote that stayed with me:
“You gain confidence by trying things that are wildly outside of your comfort zone.”
That. Right. There.
Because we often think we have to feel confident before we act bravely. But Lydia reminds us: confidence comes after the action.
If you’ve ever doubted your voice, your presence, or your ability to take up space—this episode is the reminder you need.
🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Here’s to owning the room—your way,
Sara