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.
Leave Self-Doubt Behind in the Old Year.
InsightSelf-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 ApplyWrite down one recurring self-doubt thought you’ve had this year (e.g., “I’m not good at presenting”). Then rewrite it into a confidence statement for 2026 (e.g., “I’m learning to become a clear and confident presenter”). Keep it visible in January as your reset mantra. All the best, Susan. Action plans are great, but sometimes we need help to keep acting on them, especially when it involves changing self-limiting beliefs, habits and skills. So hit reply to have a conversation with me on how I may help you lead with action in 2026 in the way you show up and speak up with confidence. I’d love to support you as your accountability coach and mentor, all with a healthy dose of positive encouragement. Just hit reply to take the next step. |
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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.
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 We set goals for fitness, finance, and career but rarely for how we communicate. Yet your speaking skills are a direct reflection of your confidence and influence. Without a plan, the same habits roll into the next year. So What? A quick audit of your speaking experiences this year gives you clarity on what to grow next. This isn’t about judgement; it’s about noticing patterns and creating intentional change. Exercise to Apply List three speaking moments from 2025: one that went well,...