I’m hosting a live workshop on building leadership confidence — Stop Second-Guessing Yourself — on September 30.
Do you ever second-guess yourself or doubt your leadership confidence because you’re not sure how to speak up effectively?
Have you ever spoken up and found that others disagreed, only to later find yourself holding back for months?
Do you hesitate and lose the moment to speak because you have a little voice inside that whispers ‘you’re not good enough’?
If you’ve ever held yourself back because you’re not confident enough to speak up, this webinar is for you. We’ll explore why confidence seems to come and go at the worst possible moment, how to control the voice inside your head, and how to discover an authentic voice of your own that helps you contribute positively.
This is the first live session in a series for leaders at an inflection point — ready to be seen as promotion-ready, or to lead a team with the confidence real authority requires. This month, we’re focusing on building leadership confidence. In November, we’ll go deeper into communication for leadership presence. Early next year, I’ll offer a longer program for how to build leadership presence from the foundation up for consistent excellence at the next level.
Why I’m Starting With Leadership Confidence
As a coach, I’ve seen over and over that career growth, influence, and leadership presence all start with confidence. Without it, people tend to be inauthentic or ineffective. It’s the foundation for all other skills that lead to effective leadership.
Here are a few topics we’ll discuss:
- Why speaking up too forcefully and holding back both come from the same stress response — and how to find the steadier middle ground
- How anyone can build confidence by learning to recognize and control stress
- Why true confidence builds trust and influence
- A live, interactive format — not a lecture — designed for leaders who are newly promoted or navigating growth
- A no-risk way to try it: if you don’t leave with something usable, I’ll refund your registration fee.
What We’ll Cover
Most confidence problems look like two extremes: speaking up too forcefully and regretting it, or holding back when you have something important to say. In this session, you’ll see why both come from the same stress response — and how to find the steadier middle ground between them.
During this workshop, we’ll look at:
- How the stress response actually works, and why the anxiety you feel is a thought, not a fact about the moment
- How to tell whether a conversation calls for you to speak or to listen — and why mixing the two up derails people
- A simple way to quiet the reactive voice before it takes over, so you can respond calmly instead of react
- How to lead with questions when you’re unsure — so you can read the room before you take a position you’ll later regret
Come ready to participate — camera on, mic ready.
You’ll leave with practical techniques to help you enter high-stakes conversations and meetings with the mindset that builds trust and influence — regardless of how things turn out.
Who This Is For
This session is for you if you’re building confidence to perform at your next inflection point. If you want to show up with more confidence, be seen as ready for what’s next, or lead your team like someone who’s already arrived, you’ll find practical tips you can use right away.
Some of the following may feel familiar:
- You hold back ideas in meetings because you’re not sure you’ve earned the right to speak up
- You catch yourself redoing your team’s work, or telling them exactly how to do it, because it feels faster or safer
- You’ve noticed that your confidence isn’t steady — it shows up strong some days and disappears at the worst moments
- You’re capable and know it, but something is still getting in the way of showing up like you belong
This isn’t the right session for you if confidence isn’t your blocker and what you need is communication tactics for a team that you already lead with confidence. Communication in leadership is what we’ll focus on in the November workshop.
Details
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕒 3–4 PM Eastern Time
💻 Live and interactive on Zoom — camera on, small group, seats limited
🎥 Can’t make it live? You’ll get access to the replay for one week after the event
💲 $34 — use code growmyinfluence20 for 20% off through September 11 (registration stays open at full price through September 30)
Register risk-free: If you don’t leave the session with at least one thing you can put to use right away, I’m happy to refund your registration fee.
Keep Learning
If this resonated, you may also want to read Confidence at Work: How to Build It and Why It Matters.
Hope to see you there.
This is a small-group session designed to allow time for reflection, discussion, and to practice speaking up. Spots are limited.
FAQ
Why do I lose confidence exactly when I need it most?
Because confidence problems are stress responses, not personality traits. When the pressure is on, your nervous system can hijack you into fighting too hard, going quiet, or freezing completely — often at the exact moment you most need a steady, confident response.
Is a lack of confidence the same thing as imposter syndrome?
They’re related but not identical. Imposter syndrome is the belief that you don’t deserve your success; a confidence gap is what keeps you from acting on what you already know, even when you do believe you’ve earned your place. Both show up as hesitation, but they call for different fixes.
How do I stop second-guessing myself at work?
The first step is learning to recognize the moment your stress response takes over — before it turns into overreacting, going quiet, or freezing. That’s exactly what we’ll practice together in this workshop.
Does confidence actually affect whether I get promoted?
Yes — how you show up under pressure is often what people notice most when they’re deciding who’s ready for more responsibility. Confidence isn’t the only factor, but it’s frequently the one holding capable people back from being seen as ready.
