The Kaleidoscope of Identity: A Women’s Journey To Self‑Confidence With Joy Wiggins

EPISODE 290

The Kaleidoscope of Identity: A Women’s Journey To Self‑Confidence With Joy Wiggins 

This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Joy Wiggins, PhD - a TEDx speaker, author, and former university professor who helps people navigate identity, power, and connection in complex environments.

In this enlightening conversation, we discuss important topics such as how women can build confidence and self-trust in environments that were not designed for them, without shrinking, over-performing, or losing their voice.

Listen Now To Learn:  

• Why women sabotage each other - Joy's weight loss story
• How identity is a kaleidoscope and how our sense of self shifts across roles, cultures, and power dynamics
• How to "read a room" and stay anchored in one’s values with authenticity
• The difference between authentic inner confidence rather than performative confidence
• Some practices help you stay connected to your own voice when navigating different cultures, expectations, or roles 

About Dr. Joy Wiggins

Dr. Joy Wiggins is a TEDx speaker, author, and former university professor who helps people navigate identity, power, and connection in complex environments. With a PhD in Language, Education, and Society, she blends research, storytelling, and practical tools to help individuals and organizations communicate across difference with clarity and compassion. She is the creator of the Cultural Agility Change Model and the Identity Kaleidoscope framework, and her work focuses on women’s leadership, cross-cultural communication, and building confidence without self-betrayal, the quiet habit of shrinking, over-adapting, or silencing oneself to belong. Joy currently lives in Portugal with her daughter and works globally with leaders and organizations seeking more human-centered ways to lead and relate. You can find more about her at www.joywiggins.com
 
Other ways to connect with Joy: 

* Dr. Joy's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4GsC6Zheg 
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joy-wiggins/
* Book: From Sabotage to Support: A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace https://www.joywiggins.com/book
 

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