The Audacity to Act: Sovereign Confidence in Times of Radical Uncertainty

Ever found yourself waiting for “the right time” or the perfect plan — only to realize that clarity never comes? In this raw, real, and radically empowering solo episode, Kimberly Spencer invites you behind the mic (and the motherhood) to explore what it truly means to lead with sovereignty when life feels uncertain.

Between nursing her daughter and healing from laryngitis, Kimberly doesn’t just talk about conscious leadership — she embodies it. This is a masterclass in manifestation through motion, where clarity is revealed not in the waiting, but in the doing.

You’ll learn why:

Clarity is a mirage (and how presence creates it).
Confidence isn’t a prerequisite for leadership — it’s a byproduct of action.
The world’s most successful leaders, from Amazon to conscious CEOs, make bold decisions with only 40–60% of the information.

This episode is a divine reminder that faith in your process is the foundation of sovereign leadership. Whether you’re building a business, birthing a vision, or navigating your next evolution — this is your royal invitation to trust yourself, move forward, and reign through uncertainty.

Enjoy, sovereigns!

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Quotes:

“Clarity is a mirage — it doesn’t come from waiting, it’s created through movement.” ~ Kimberly Spencer

“Sovereign leaders don’t wait for guarantees; they act with faith, not fear.” ~ Kimberly Spencer

“You don’t build confidence by knowing what’s next; you build it by trusting you’ll figure it out.” ~ Kimberly Spencer

Moments of Note:

00:00 – Welcome to the Crown Yourself Podcast
Kimberly introduces the episode while nursing her baby — a powerful reminder that sovereign leadership means showing up, even in chaos. She sets the tone for a conversation about leading with confidence in uncertainty and creating clarity through action

02:15 – The Illusion of Clarity and the Trap of “Perfect Timing”
Kimberly dismantles the myth that clarity precedes action. She calls out how waiting for “the right time” or “perfect plan” keeps leaders stuck. The message: clarity is a mirage — it’s created through courageous movement

05:45 – How to Lead When the Future Feels Uncertain
Drawing from her coaching experience, Kimberly shares how sovereign leaders navigate disruption, chaos, and the unknown by anchoring into trust — not external certainty. She explains why confidence is cultivated in uncertainty

09:30 – The Confidence Shift: Process Over Outcome
Here, Kimberly explores the mindset reprogramming required to stop attaching confidence to results and start rooting it in your ability to figure things out. This segment emphasizes trusting the process and releasing the need for perfection

13:00 – Manifestation in Motion: Acting “As If”
Through stories of her TEDx talk and book promotion, Kimberly demonstrates how she manifested success by acting before she felt ready. Listeners learn that manifestation happens through motion, not meticulous planning

17:45 – Motherhood, Chaos, and Sovereign Presence
In a heartfelt reflection, Kimberly shares what running a business as a mother taught her about trusting herself amid uncertainty. She connects motherhood to leadership — both demand surrender, presence, and faith

21:10 – The Amazon Rule: Deciding with 60% of the Information
Kimberly introduces a game-changing insight: Amazon’s leadership team makes decisions with only 40–60% of the data. She reframes this as a model for high-performance leadership — trusting your process even when the path isn’t clear

24:35 – Presence Is the Portal to Clarity
She explains how being fully present is what allows true clarity to emerge — not overthinking, overplanning, or waiting. This is the essence of embodied feminine leadership and conscious creation

28:20 – The Power of Audacious Action
Kimberly recalls saying “yes” to her TEDx talk with just three weeks’ notice. This story embodies faith-based leadership — moving with courage, not certainty. She invites listeners to act boldly, even without guarantees

33:10 – The Belief System of a Sovereign Leader
In this closing reflection, Kimberly shares her core belief: “I always make the right decision — even when I make a mistake.” Mistakes are part of mastery, and sovereign leadership means trusting that every step is the right one

38:00 – The Collective: Building Bold Leadership Together
Kimberly wraps with an invitation to join The Collective, her coaching community for leaders ready to act boldly and embody their next level of confidence and clarity

Mentions + Additional Resources:

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Transcript:

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Episode Transcript

The Mirage of Clarity: Leading Boldly in Uncertain Times
(Crown Yourself Podcast Episode 282)
Primary Keyword: confidence in uncertainty
Secondary Keywords: sovereign leadership, manifestation mindset, trust the process, feminine leadership

[00:00] Introduction — When Clarity Feels Like a Mirage
Kimberly Spencer:
If you are stalling, if you are waiting for the right plan, or the perfect timing, or the clear path—let this podcast be for you.
As I’m literally doing this while my stuffy-nosed baby is nursing—you might even hear a little gurgle or see a foot pop into frame from time to time. The thing is, clarity is just a mirage. The world doesn’t guarantee it.
In this podcast, I’m going to show you some strategies to help you reach a level of clarity where you can have certainty in your decision-making process.
Before we dive in, let me tell you about the book that started a podcasting revolution: Make Every Podcast Want You. It’s not just a bestseller—it’s a two-time gold medalist, baby.
Takeaway: Clarity isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you create.

[03:00] Showing Up Imperfectly — Leadership in Real Life
Kimberly Spencer:
Welcome back to the Crown Yourself Podcast, where we build your empire and transform your subconscious stories about what’s possible for your business, body, and life.
I’m your host, Kimberly Spencer, and yes—if you hear some gurgling or a mic kick, that’s because I’m nursing my daughter while recording this episode, still healing from a two-week stretch of laryngitis, a cold, and all the allergies.
And yet, I’m still here—because that’s what queens do.
That’s what sovereign leadership looks like: showing up even when it’s not perfect.
Takeaway: Confidence in uncertainty means showing up, messy or not.

[06:00] The Illusion of the “Perfect Plan”
Kimberly Spencer:
What better way to talk about leading when no one knows what’s coming next?
As a mom of young kids—you never really know what’s coming. Lunch, maybe. Snacks—definitely. But planning your future feels very different when you have littles, a business, and you’re living in one of the most disruptive decades humanity has seen.
And I see it all the time with leaders I coach: we delay decisions waiting for “the right plan” or “the perfect moment.” But here’s the truth…
The clarity is in the go.

[09:00] The Karmic Reset — When the Universe Calls You to Act
Kimberly Spencer:
I was chatting with one of my clients from six years ago. He told me, “Kim, I’m going back to the plan we created in our first call to restructure my business.”
I told him—this is divine timing. Things land when they’re ready.
But I also believe we’re in a karmic reset. All the things you knew you should’ve done but didn’t? This is the moment. No more waiting. No more “someday.”
The clarity isn’t in thinking. It’s in moving.
Takeaway: If you’re still hesitating, this is your universal cue: go now.

[12:00] Confidence Is Cultivated in Uncertainty
Kimberly Spencer:
What you truly want to feel is unshakable confidence. But confidence doesn’t come first—it’s cultivated in uncertainty.
You can’t feel confident about something until you’ve already done it.
You manifest confidence by walking through the chaos. Whether it’s AI disruption, a market collapse, cultural upheaval—or someone spilling juice on your outfit before a podcast interview—your power comes from your ability to figure things out.
Takeaway: Confidence in uncertainty isn’t about control—it’s about trust.

[15:30] Process Over Perfection — The Sovereign Shift
Kimberly Spencer:
Most people put their confidence in the outcome. But how can you put confidence in an outcome that hasn’t even happened yet—especially in uncertain times?
True confidence comes from the process.
We’ve been trained to value outcomes—the A+, the gold star, the end result. But sovereign leaders value the process. They know the journey is the reward.
Takeaway: When you stop waiting for guarantees, you step into your sovereignty.

[18:45] Acting “As If” — Manifestation in Motion
Kimberly Spencer:
When I gave my TEDx talk, I didn’t have it all figured out. I just kept moving “as if.”
I found a speaker coach before I even had confirmation. I acted as though it was already happening.
That’s what faith is.
That’s what manifestation really means—trusting the unseen and moving before the evidence appears.
And guess what? It worked.
Takeaway: Manifestation happens through motion, not meditation.

[22:00] Motherhood and Sovereignty — Trusting Through Chaos
Kimberly Spencer:
When I became a mother, there was no playbook for the chaos.
There were days I stalled, hesitated, waited. Because being a parent is radically uncertain—you’re meeting your shadow daily.
But I still built a business. I still chose to thrive alongside my family.
Even though I don’t know how every detail will unfold for my kids, I trust that I’ll figure it out—and give them the tools to do the same.
Takeaway: Sovereignty isn’t about control—it’s about trust and adaptability.

[26:00] The Amazon 60% Rule — Deciding Without Full Clarity
Kimberly Spencer:
Here’s a leadership truth that blew my mind:
Amazon—a trillion-dollar company—makes decisions with only 40–60% of the information.
You don’t need all the data. You need faith in your process.
Some of it will work, some won’t—and that’s okay. Because confidence is built by doing.
Takeaway: High performers act with partial clarity and complete conviction.

[30:00] Presence Is the Portal to Clarity
Kimberly Spencer:
Here’s what most people miss: when you’re obsessed with planning, you lose your presence.
And it’s with presence that clarity actually comes.
In birth, in business, in leadership—when you’re fully in the moment, you make the best decisions possible with the information you have.
Takeaway: Clarity lives in presence, not perfection.

[34:15] The Audacious “Yes” — Fear vs. Faith
Kimberly Spencer:
When I was offered my TEDx slot with only three weeks to prepare, my ego screamed, “You’re not ready!”
But I recognized it as fear. And fear always feels like audacity.
So, I said yes.
And that yes changed everything.
That’s the essence of sovereign leadership—boldly saying yes before you’re ready.
Takeaway: Faith means saying yes before the how is clear.

[38:00] The Sovereign Belief System — Trusting Every Step
Kimberly Spencer:
Here’s a belief I hold—and you’re welcome to borrow it:
“I always make the right decisions, even when I make mistakes.”
Because every mistake brings a lesson, a new skill, or a belief upgrade.
So even in your ability to make mistakes—you’re still making the right decisions.
That’s true confidence in uncertainty.

[41:00] Closing & The Collective Invitation
Kimberly Spencer:
If you’re ready to be held accountable for bold moves, join The Collective—my monthly group coaching membership.
Every week, you get audio activations, mindset coaching, and strategy to help you reign with courage, clarity, and confidence.
Click the link below and join us. Because your sovereignty starts the moment you stop waiting.

🪞 Key Episode Takeaways
Clarity is created through action, not waiting.

Confidence is cultivated in uncertainty.

Presence—not perfection—brings clarity.

Faith means trusting the process, not the plan.

Sovereign leaders act boldly with partial clarity and full conviction.

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This episode of The Crown Yourself Podcast dives deep into confidence in uncertainty, teaching you how to lead with faith, trust your process, and act boldly even when clarity feels out of reach. Perfect for conscious leaders, entrepreneurs, and sovereign women ready to rise.

The Audacity to Act: Sovereign Confidence in Times of Radical Uncertainty

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