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Learn how to master your mindset, stop caring what others think, and break free from imposter syndrome at work. Kristi Baxter shares honest, practical self-confidence coaching for women ready to lead with confidence and authenticity.


Your Brilliance Isn’t Buried — It Was Edited
Brilliance isn’t loud. It’s the quiet instinct you second-guessed in the meeting. Most high-achieving women don’t lack confidence—they’ve been conditioned to override their own self-trust. If you’re tired of performing leadership instead of embodying it, this is your reset.
Feb 133 min read


The Confidence Trap: Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Impostors
You look confident on the outside — capable, respected, successful. But inside, you’re replaying conversations, over-preparing, and waiting for the moment someone realizes you don’t belong. This is imposter syndrome creeping into your leadership, or what I call The Confidence Trap. When confidence is built on achievement and validation, it never lasts. Real confidence comes from untangling your identity from your performance — and learning to trust yourself, even when things
Jan 194 min read


The Lies Your Hyper-Achiever Tells You (And the Moment I Finally Called BS on It)
If achievement never feels satisfying and slowing down triggers guilt, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving women live in a constant chase—believing confidence or ease will arrive after the next goal. This post reveals why that moment never comes and how to finally reclaim your worth from within.
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Doing vs. Being: Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard
High-achieving women often equate rest with guilt—but slowing down isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. This post explores why “doing” feels safer than “being,” how your brain links productivity to worth, and what it really means to lead from calm, grounded confidence instead of constant pressure.
Oct 30, 20254 min read


Why Achievement Feels Empty (and What to Do About It)
Ever hit a big goal and still felt… nothing? That’s not ambition—it’s the Hyper-Achiever, one of the sneakiest voices of your inner critic. She ties your worth to output, keeps you in the “never enough” cycle, and makes rest feel unsafe. In this post, I unpack why achievement feels empty and how to start shifting into success that’s actually fulfilling.
Sep 25, 20254 min read
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