The Truth About Confidence: It's not what you think.

Confidence Is Just About Showing Up

We often think of confidence as something you either have or you don’t. You look at someone walking into a room with their head held high, and you assume they’ve got it all figured out. But confidence isn’t about knowing everything or being perfect.

It’s about showing up, even when you’re not sure how things will turn out.

When I first launched my podcast, Aging with Purpose and Passion, I had no idea what I was doing. As an expert Coach and Therapist, I had spent years hosting a talk radio show, so talking to guests came naturally to me, but podcasting? That was a whole new world.

But I had a vision: help women over 50, to receive the inspiration, tools, and the motivation to overcome life’s challenges, not by giving advice but by transformational stories - women who've been through it - sharing 1 bold motivational story at a time.

I had no clue it this would work. But then it hit me—if I kept waiting, I’d never start. So, I did the research, took one imperfect step at a time, and learned as I kept on going.

And today Aging with Purpose and Passion is an acclaimed in the 'podasphere' for helping women in midlife and far beyond, turn their struggles into strengths. LINK IN COMMEMTS

My confidence didn’t come from knowing what I was doing. It came from doing it anyway.

That’s the secret: Confidence grows when you take action, even if it’s messy, even if it’s imperfect.

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But, confidence can also be fragile, especially when your personal and professional lives are misaligned.

Whether it’s from personal relationships, health challenges, or unresolved feeling from the past - these can create an undercurrent of doubt that seeps into everything you do.

Real confidence comes from alignment—from ensuring your personal values and professional pursuits are united and working together.

Take-Aways to Remember :

1. Action Creates Confidence.

You don’t need all the answers to take the first step. In fact, the more you try, the more capable you’ll feel—and that’s how confidence builds.

2. Perfection Is the Enemy of Progress.

If you’re waiting for perfection, it will never happen. You can't have flawless execution; confidence is achieved by believing in your ability to figure things out as you go.

3. Your Inner Voice Matters.

Confidence isn’t just about how others see you—it’s about how you see yourself. Shift your self-talk to something empowering. Instead of “I’m not ready,” try “I’ll learn as I go.”

4. Trust Your Uniqueness.

Confidence comes when you stop comparing yourself to others and start embracing what makes you different. My clients learn to dig deep and trust who they are and assert who they are. You must believe that your unique way of doing things has value.

Confidence doesn’t mean you’re fearless or that you have all the answers.

It’s about stepping into the unknown, trusting yourself enough to try, and knowing that you’ll grow along the way.

What’s one small, imperfect step you can take today?

Think about that thing you’ve been putting off because you’re waiting to feel “ready.”

Maybe it’s starting a new project, making a bold career move, or finally prioritizing something that’s been on your heart for years.

So, what’s holding you back?

Your boldest, most confident self is already within you.

Let’s make this the year you show up fully—for yourself, for your dreams, and for the life you deserve.

?? Ready to take the first step? I invite you to contact me to schedule an 'no-pitch' conversation to discuss the vision for yourself.

My clients—professionals, creatives, influencers, business owners, c-suite executives, coaches, and high performing women who want more — all of them understand that the most significant barriers they face are often the ones they set for themselves. My joy is helping others challenge the status quo, break free from old narratives, and achieve a life and business with purpose beyond success.

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THE WEEKLY PODCAST: AGING WITH PURPOSE AND PASSION: I’m drawn to our challenging stories of resilience. These motivational conversations of others inspire us to step into our own power. And when one woman rises, she lifts others up too. LINK IN COMMENTS

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