Exploring Confidence: Strategy, Trust, and The Narrative
Confidence is often treated like something you either have or you don’t. Join this Hoos Well reward-eligible webinar to demystify confidence and reframe it as a skill that can be built through preparation, strategy, self-awareness, and intentional action. Participants will explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we show up, and how being equipped with tools, language, and a clear personal narrative can strengthen confidence in everyday life, leadership, work, and relationships.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Redefine confidence as a practice built through preparation, strategy, and self-trust.
- Identify how personal narratives can either strengthen or limit confidence.
- Explore practical tools for showing up with more clarity, courage, and intention.
- Develop a simple confidence-building strategy they can apply in real-life situations.
About Your Presenter
LaBarron Burwell, MSA, CEAP, CWP, MHFA, is a Faculty & Employee Assistance Consultant at the University of Virginia. He specializes in mental hygiene, workplace well-being, leadership development, and whole-person strategies that foster both individual and organizational flourishing. Through his work with UVA Faculty & Employee Assistance Program (FEAP), Hol Fruit Consulting, and various community wellness initiatives, LaBarron partners with individuals and teams to cultivate clarity, resilience, effective communication, and sustainable practices that support personal and professional growth.
