From Awkward to Awesome: Lark Ericson’s Blueprint for Real Confidence

Описание: Interview #59: Nourish, Heal and Thrive with Lark Ericson – From Awkward to Awesome: Building Confidence and Connection

Are you ready to turn social awkwardness into authentic confidence? Meet Lark Ericson, a former nurse turned relationship and confidence coach, helping people embrace their uniqueness and build lasting connections through practical tools and compassionate support.

Key Takeaways

From Nurse to Coach: Lark spent 15 years as a nurse before health challenges and burnout, combined with the pandemic, led to a career change. She now specializes in relationship and confidence coaching—her true passion.
Awkward to Awesome Meetup: Lark runs “Awkward to Awesome,” a Meetup group hosting weekly educational sessions and monthly social events. The community has become a safe haven for practicing social skills, now expanding to Toronto and supporting a variety of individuals, including tech professionals and neurodivergent folks.
Coaching Approach: Lark’s work centers on authenticity, self-acceptance, and practical tools. She helps clients embrace what makes them unique, improve social skills, and build confidence from the inside out.
Success Stories: From a computer scientist discovering emotional intelligence and finding love to others finding their voice in groups, Lark’s clients prove that growth is possible for everyone.
Challenges: Meeting the ongoing demand for fresh educational content, supporting men in the confidence conversation, and helping clients dismantle self-perception barriers are key parts of her evolving mission.

Discussed Topics

Lark’s journey from nursing to coaching and her motivation for building the “Awkward to Awesome” community.
The structure and goals of her Meetup group: providing resources, support, and practice opportunities.
How confidence and connection are built through authentic self-acceptance and supportive environments.
Overcoming challenges in self-perception, social anxiety, and developing real-world social skills.

Why This Matters

Lark’s approach demonstrates that confidence doesn’t come from pretending to fit in, but from fully embracing who you are. Her community and coaching give people the space, tools, and encouragement they need to step outside their comfort zones and connect authentically.

Action Steps for Your Journey

Find a supportive community: Join a group like “Awkward to Awesome” to practice social skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
Celebrate your uniqueness: Let what makes you different become your source of strength and confidence.
Accept yourself: True confidence starts with loving who you are—flaws, quirks, and all.
Share your story: Inspire others by talking about your journey, struggles, or successes in building confidence.

If you’re ready to move from awkward to awesome and build better connections, don’t miss this encouraging episode with Lark Ericson.

Keywords:
Nourish Heal Thrive, Confidence Coaching, Awkward to Awesome, Social Skills, Authenticity, Community Support, Self-Acceptance, Relationship Coaching, Social Anxiety, Meetup Group, Personal Development, Connection, Neurodivergent Support, Building Confidence, Lark Ericson

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Let’s make every day a step toward authentic connection!