BONUS! Believe Bigger and Build Confidence Through Action with Evan Carmichael

By Cindra Kamphoff | September 3, 2026

Today’s episode is a special bonus from our recent Confidence Summit, where nine professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes came together to share their best strategies for building lasting confidence.

In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with entrepreneur, author, and creator Evan Carmichael.

Evan runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with more than 3 million subscribers and 500 million views. He has written four books and speaks around the world about entrepreneurship, content, and building a meaningful brand.

Confidence doesn’t always arrive before you take the next step.

Evan shares how, as an introvert, he struggled for years to feel comfortable creating videos, speaking publicly, and putting his ideas into the world. It took hundreds of videos before he could even watch himself without immediately focusing on everything he thought he was doing wrong.

Instead of waiting until he felt confident, he kept taking action.

Evan explains why one of the most powerful ways to move through fear is to shift your attention away from yourself and toward the person you can help. When fear of judgment, criticism, or failure starts holding you back, focusing on service gives you a reason to keep moving.

Cindra and Evan also discuss fear of other people’s opinions, the language we use when something feels difficult, asking for help, and why the areas where we lack confidence can often point toward our greatest opportunities for growth.

The message is simple: someone needs what you have to share. You don’t have to reach everyone. Start by helping one person.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why confidence often disappears when we step into something new.
How Evan kept creating despite years of self-doubt and discomfort on camera.
Why focusing on service can help you move through fear.
How fear of other people’s opinions keeps us from taking opportunities.
Why asking for help can accelerate confidence and growth.
How the language you use around difficult situations influences your willingness to act.
Why your next level often requires action before you feel completely ready.
How helping one person can make a scary step feel worthwhile.