You don’t need to be fearless. You just need a little more courage than yesterday.
Picture this: You’re in a meeting with an idea that could really move the needle. You think about sharing it… and then hesitate. By the time you’ve built up the courage, the conversation has already moved on.
We’ve all been there. Confidence isn’t about never doubting yourself; it’s about having just enough self-belief to act before doubt takes over.
What if you didn’t need a total transformation? What if 10% more confidence was enough to unlock the next step?
Think about it.
✅ With 10% more confidence, maybe you’d volunteer to lead the project update.
✅ With 10% more confidence, you’d finally message that senior leader on LinkedIn.
✅ With 10% more confidence, you’d stop over-editing your email and just hit send.
Confidence compounds. Small, intentional acts build momentum. And over time, those little 10% boosts stack up into visible leadership presence.
Here are three ways to start:
- Shrink the stage. Instead of “I need to be confident presenting to the whole company,” ask: “How can I show confidence sharing one key point with my team?”
- Anchor in evidence. Write down 3 wins from the past month. Read them before your next big moment. Reminders of what you’ve already done quiet the inner critic.
- Practice micro-bravery. Do one small thing every week that nudges you outside your comfort zone. Low stakes, high learning.
The goal isn’t to erase self-doubt. It’s to give yourself just enough of a lift to act in spite of it. That’s what people notice. That’s how influence grows.
So let me ask you: If you had 10% more confidence this week, what would you do?
Until next time…
Mal
Founder, The Ideas Accelerator
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