As a confidence coach, I often tell my clients that confidence is like a muscle – you strengthen it through action . Many people mistakenly wait to feel  confident before taking action, but in reality confidence comes after  you take the leap . Think about it: the first time you try something new, you might feel nervous or unsure. But once you do the thing , you gain a bit of confidence from the experience. In other words, action isn’t just the result of confidence – it’s the

Feeling stuck and unsure about your future can shake anyone's confidence. Ten years ago, I found myself in exactly that position. I was in a stable job but felt completely unconfident  and stuck in a rut  about where I was heading. I tried all the usual advice – telling myself to “think positive”  and trying to “fake it till I make it”  – yet inside I still felt like a fraud. So I decided to do something drastic: I quit my job and traveled the world for six months  in an effo