03/04/2026
After coaching more than 100 women 1:1, I’ve noticed something that still surprises people.
Most women don’t lack confidence.
They’ve simply been trained to question themselves first.
To pause.
To soften.
To double-check their tone.
To make sure no one else in the room feels uncomfortable.
And that habit starts earlier than most people realize.
Research shows girls’ confidence drops dramatically around age 9…right when they start learning the social consequences of speaking up, standing out, or being “too much.”
By the time those same girls become women in leadership roles, they’re not lacking capability.
They’re managing perception.
That’s the work I help women untangle.
Not becoming someone new.
But learning to trust the version of themselves that already knows.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking:
“Why do I still hesitate even though I know what I’m doing?”
You’re not alone.
And you’re definitely not broken.
Save this if this hit home ❤️
And if you’re a woman leader ready to trust your voice more fully, send me a message about 1:1 coaching.
