In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Lisa Sun, author and founder of Gravitas, discusses redefining ‘gravitas’ and confidence. Growing up as a Taiwanese immigrant’s daughter in California, she overcame financial hardships and excelled academically. After a career at McKinsey and solo world travel, she founded a clothing line emphasizing body positivity. Lisa’s book, Gravitas challenges traditional concepts of confidence, focusing on inner strength and self-belief. Additionally, she introduces eight ‘superpowers’ for building confidence, including leadership, empathy, and resilience. Overall, her insights offer an inclusive perspective on confidence, emphasizing its importance beyond conventional definitions and societal expectations, especially for women.