One of the most common themes I hear from leadership clients is a lack of confidence. Many believe they need to feel confident before they take action—whether that’s navigating conflict, speaking up, or leading a team. But here’s the truth: confidence doesn’t come before action. It grows because of it.

We often buy into myths like “confidence requires certainty” or “confidence is granted by others.” In reality, confidence is built through experience—by taking small, intentional risks, learning as you go, and grounding your worth in effort, not external praise.

For women especially, the confidence gap is widened by social conditioning and perfectionist tendencies. But the good news? Confidence is trainable. It starts with simple, consistent “reps”—like asking a bold question, voicing an idea early, or owning your wins out loud.

You don’t need to wait until you’re ready. Start small. Start now. That’s how confidence is earned.