{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"30. 4 Tips To Quiet Your Inner Critic with Confidence and Assertiveness Specialist, Talia Bombola","description":"How do we develop confidence and assertiveness in all aspects of our life?   In today\u2019s episode, Talia Bombola, a licensed therapist in the state of California and a Confidence and Assertiveness specialist joins us to help us navigate this conversation. From what she does as a confidence and assertiveness specialist to the ideal ways in which parents can cultivate a not-so-harsh inner critic in their children, Talia shares her wisdom on these important topics.   This is an important conversation for anyone who is interested in psychotherapy, developing more confidence, and reframing the idea of failure.   What We Cover: What is a confidence and assertiveness specialist? How to navigate the conversation of finding a therapist What is the ideal way to cultivate a not-so-harsh inner critic in your children? How the role of a neutral adult comes into play Advice on gap years and how to detach from the idea of failure from a licensed therapist   Connect with Talia: Website: https:\/\/taliabombola.com\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taliabombola\/      \u201cI think really slowing down and letting that explorative phase take as much time as it needs and provide as much guidance as possible. That's the key.\u201d - Talia Bombola   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you\u2019ve heard, subscribe and listen to The Bold Student Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don\u2019t forget to spread the word by leaving a review or sharing this podcast with your friends!   WORK WITH THE EDVISORY:   If you\u2019re a high school student in 9th-12th grade or the parent of one, I work with a small cohort of students annually and help them develop the core traits I discussed in the podcast and apply to selective colleges. You can apply to work with me below:   Apply to Work with Cathleen    Follow Cathleen on Instagram & DM with any questions @lifeandcollegecoach   ","author_name":"The Trailblazer's Guide To College Admissions","author_url":"https:\/\/theedvisoryla.kartra.com\/page\/masterclassmemb","html":"