Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence.
With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena’s influence extends beyond podcasting.
Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world’s leading site for book recommendations.
Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.
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Podcast – https://thetaoofselfconfidence.simplecast.com/
Session: Bridging the Confidence Gap
Confidence isn’t just a feeling—it’s a game-changer in career growth, leadership, and success. Yet, many women hesitate to step into their full power due to the confidence gap. In this kick-off segment, Sheena Yap Chan, author of The Tao of Self-Confidence and the upcoming Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World (May 2025), will share how self-belief fuels success and how you can break past barriers to own your potential.
Sheena will bring the morning motivation, jumpstarting your summit experience with a confidence boost on how to take bold action to enrich your career and life. Get ready to:
- Understand why the confidence gap exists—and how to overcome it.
- Shift your mindset and fully embrace your potential.
- Apply simple, actionable strategies to build lasting confidence.
- Recognize the ripple effect of empowerment—how confident women drive change in workplaces, industries, and beyond.