For you who are redefining your confidence, identity, and voice as you move into a new chapter of work and life; incorporating multi-industry experience into concise actionable insights for you to start growing, or dare I say, start blossoming, into the speaker and person you are meant to grow into.
Carrying 2025’s Speaking Fears Into 2026?
InsightAt year’s end, many of us review achievements and challenges. Yet one area often overlooked is the fear we’ve carried around speaking up; whether in meetings, presentations, or everyday conversations. These fears rarely vanish on their own; instead, they follow us into the new year unless we choose to reset. So What?Confidence doesn’t come from avoiding fear, it comes from noticing where fear has held you back and choosing to act differently next time. By acknowledging what you’ve avoided this year, you create space to approach next year with courage and clarity. Exercise to ApplyWrite down one situation in 2025 where you avoided speaking up. Next, write how you would like to handle a similar moment in 2026. This becomes your confidence reset. All the best, Susan. Want guidance in creating your 2026 confidence and public speaking action plan? I’d love to support you as your coach, mentor, and healthy dose of positive encouragement. Just hit reply and we can explore next steps together. |
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Insight Fear commonly triggers a deeply anchored feeling that you want to run and get far away from a particular speaking situation. This feeling influences your thoughts, how your body responds, and how you make decisions. The more I learn about speaking with fear, and the more I mentor and coach people on how they may speak afraid to be more confident, I see more clearly that the deeper meaning is that you are about to step into new and unfamiliar territory. So What? This new territory...
Insight Big new year resolutions often fizzle because they’re overwhelming. But confidence builds faster through small, repeatable wins that create momentum. So What? If you want to grow your speaking skills in 2026, start with one intentional, manageable action. Do it. Then hit repeat. This quick-win momentum sets the tone for your year, proving to yourself that change is possible and sustainable. Exercise to Apply Choose one speaking opportunity in January: asking a question in a meeting,...
Insight Self-doubt often feels louder during transition time: closing out a year makes us replay what we “should have done.” But did you know that doubt is not evidence; it’s simply a habit of thought? So What? If you carry self-doubt forward, it will shape how you speak, lead, and connect in the new year. By challenging doubt now, you create a cleaner slate to build your confidence on. Exercise to Apply Write down one recurring self-doubt thought you’ve had this year (e.g., “I’m not good at...