The Nod
Stephanie Olds
Have you ever felt capable of more, yet found yourself waiting for permission, validation, or a nod that never came? In The Nod, author Stephanie Olds explores the internal journey of stepping into confidence, clarity, and responsibility - without...
Location:
United States
Description:
Have you ever felt capable of more, yet found yourself waiting for permission, validation, or a nod that never came? In The Nod, author Stephanie Olds explores the internal journey of stepping into confidence, clarity, and responsibility - without waiting for external approval. This powerful, honest guide reveals why hesitation forms, how confidence gets misinterpreted, and what transforms when you stop shrinking. Discover: Why we defer decisions we're qualified to make; How fear of consequence stalls growth; Why confident women - especially Black women - are often misunderstood; The personal and professional cost of shrinking; The moment you give yourself the nod. Through ten compelling chapters and thoughtful reflection questions, you'll learn to embody authentic authority, communicate with presence, and lead with grounded courage. You are qualified. You are capable. You are authorized. Your nod has already been given. Duration - 1h 29m. Author - Stephanie Olds. Narrator - Stephanie Olds. Published Date - Monday, 05 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Ink and Revival Publishing ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:01:18
Chapter 1: Why We Wait
Duration:00:08:02
Chapter 2: Titles vs. Authority
Duration:00:07:44
Chapter 3: The Permission Reflex
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 4: Embodied Authority
Duration:00:08:30
Chapter 5: Consequences Are Not Punishment
Duration:00:08:58
Chapter 6: When Confidence Gets Misnamed
Duration:00:08:15
Chapter 7: The Cost of Shrinking
Duration:00:08:00
Chapter 8: The Nod
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 9: Qualified, Capable, Authorized
Duration:00:08:44
Chapter 10: Leading Forward
Duration:00:09:00
Conclusion
Duration:00:03:40
Reflection Questions
Duration:00:01:39
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:13