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To work with me, go to https://link.cathyheller.com/ What if the fear keeping you small was built at a time when you didn't know what you were capable of? In this live conversation, Cathy is joined by executive and communication coach Lauren Weinstein to talk about confidence, visibility, limiting beliefs, fear of judgment, and perfectionism. Lauren shares the elephant metaphor from her TEDx talk and explains how old beliefs can keep us playing small even after we've outgrown them. Cathy also shares stories about Matthew McConaughey and Christina Perri as reminders that being seen is not about performing perfectly. It is about showing up, contributing what is yours to give, and trusting yourself enough to begin. Lauren explains why confidence is built through action and repetition. The people we admire became great because they were willing to start small, be imperfect, and get the reps. This episode is for you if you are ready to stop overthinking what other people think, move through your fear of visibility, and let yourself be seen before you feel completely ready. Lauren Weinstein Resonate Coaching Instagram: @weinstein_lauren TEDx Talk: Don't Believe Everything You Think Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/  Work with Cathy https://cathyheller.com/start-here/ 

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It's not too late to launch your subscription box this year. Q4 can be a great time to launch. People are already spending money on themselves and buying gifts for others. They understand deadlines, order-by dates, and limited-time offers because those things are already part of this season. You don't have to create that urgency. It's already there. Launching later in the year can work. I've had a member launch in December with the plan for subscribers to receive their first box in early January. She worked with the calendar instead of letting the calendar stop her. The thing holding most people back isn't really the calendar. It's that they don't feel ready. You Don't Have to Feel Ready to Launch You might be telling yourself you need a bigger audience first. Or a better website, professional packaging, a more polished brand. But none of those things are requirements for launching your first subscription box. The first version of your subscription box does not need to be the forever version. You'll learn and make changes every time you launch. But you have to start. What Do You Really Need to Launch? You need: One clear offer: If you're going through Subscription Box Week, this is exactly what we're working on together.  One waitlist or sales page One email CRM connected to that page Three to five pieces of content That's it. Your goal is to launch, not to create a flawless first version. Why Subscription Box Week Is Your Moment One of the hardest parts of launching something on your own is that it's easy to keep moving the date. Next week becomes next month. Next month becomes next year. Subscription Box Week gives you a real date on the calendar. You'll also be doing this alongside a community of other sellers who are sharing that energy and momentum with you. Instead of your subscription box being something you're going to launch “someday,” there's a specific week when you're going to make it real. If you've been thinking you missed your chance to launch this year, you haven't. You have time. You have a plan. And you do not have to wait until you feel completely ready. Don't put it off until next year. Subscription Box Week Join me in all the places:     Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website  Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today! 

If you keep waiting for the perfect moment to start or move, it will never come. You don't need to know how the story ends to know it's time to move and turn the page of your life. What you need is the faith to make the first step, and then make that step day after day. Today I'm teaching you how to do just that. Links & resources:Purchase my new book, Level Up Your LeadershipTo follow more info about the podcast@levelup.debbienealCheck out my personal instagram account@debbie_neal

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In this rewind I break down five of my personal power moves for developing real, lasting self-confidence.I share the practices I've used throughout my life — from betting on myself with no real plan, to why my health habits directly shape my confidence — and how each one connects back to the relationship you have with your own word.In this Roxy Rewind:Why self-honesty is the non-negotiable starting point for real confidence"Competence creates confidence" — the role of preparation and repetitionBetting on yourself in the face of uncertainty, even without a planWhy integrity — being fully of your word — fuels self-respect and self-trustHow health and vitality directly shape your confidence and clarityThis episode was originally aired on 02/14/2023.⭐️YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS: Please: Subscribe + leave 5⭐️Star rating +review HEREEnjoy! xRxFIND ME ON:️INSTAGRAMSUBSTACKYOUTUBEXTHREADS

Listen to White Collar Crime: The Other Sentence on Apple, Spotify, and my website. Free CE training: Insurance Credentialing (1 NBCC Contact hour) Free AI Training for Mental Health Pros (1.25 NBCC Contact hours) Try Berries for FREE! Get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 What does it really look like to build something new before you know exactly how it will turn out? In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm taking you behind the scenes as I build a coaching practice for families affected by white-collar crime and grow my new podcast, White Collar Crime: The Other Sentence. I'm sharing what I'm actually doing to get this work in front of the people who need it, from reaching out to white-collar defense attorneys and pitching myself as a podcast guest to creating resources, refining my message, and getting more comfortable being visible. I also share two new continuing education opportunities from Berries Academy: a free training on insurance credentialing and The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals, which explores how clinicians can use AI responsibly while protecting privacy, ethics, and clinical judgment. If you've been thinking about launching a new service, podcast, course, coaching offer, or other professional idea, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes you build the next chapter by taking the first visible step. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.    

What if you don't need more motivation, confidence, or courage before you begin? Sometimes the thing keeping you stuck isn't that you don't know what to do. It's that you're waiting to feel different before you do it. But you don't think your way into a different life. You move your way there. And movement doesn't have to mean some massive leap. Most participation in your life is ordinary. Ten minutes. One phone call. One walk. One conversation. One decision. Most of it won't look impressive. No one may even notice. And that's okay. Because some of the biggest changes in your life won't happen in the moments everyone else can see. They'll happen on a random Tuesday when you decide to do something different. When you keep the promise nobody else knows you made. When you choose yourself in one tiny, ordinary way. Your best years are not behind you. There is still so much life ahead of you, but you have to participate in it. In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start moving with what you have, from exactly where you are. You don't need to see the entire road. You just need to take the next step. Where have you been standing still because you wanted to feel different first?

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Wanting to get in shape once led to real intimidation at the idea of even walking into a gym.   Years later, after falling off track and getting hurt, that same fear came back stronger than before.   Avoiding failure by not trying felt like protection, but it also meant staying stuck exactly where things already were.   Showing up one day at a time, without waiting to feel ready, gradually made the fear smaller.   Fear rarely disappears before action starts, it shrinks because of the action, not before it. BOOK A CALL WITH PERRY: http://talktoperry.com TEXT ME: (208) 400-5095 JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: http://upsidedownfit.com The Legacy Continues with Syona: https://sharesyona.co/?url=perrytinsley RESOURCES Best Probiotic for Gut Health: https://bit.ly/probyo Best Focus & Memory Product: https://bit.ly/dryvefocus Daily Success Habits (Free Download): morningsuccesshabits.com WOW! You made it all the way down here. I'm seriously impressed! Most people stop scrolling way earlier. You officially rock, my friend.

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Today's Bible Verse: "So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: 'Go through the camp and tell the people, “Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.”' — Joshua 1:10–11 How do you take the first step when you don't feel ready? Joshua 1:10–11 reminds us that following God often means taking action before we feel completely prepared. Joshua instructed the Israelites to get ready to cross the Jordan and enter the Promised Land, trusting God's direction even though they couldn't see everything that was ahead. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword MEET YOUR HOST: Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.Get Joy’s 7-day Bible Reading Plans on YouVersion:Live Your Joy StoryWhen Easy Doesn't Live Here: Living By Faith When Life Is Hard Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

George Wright III urges listeners to stop waiting to feel ready, arguing that confidence doesn't come before action but is created by action. He describes the “confidence trap,” where preparation becomes procrastination driven by fear of failure, judgment, or loss, and explains that courage—moving forward despite fear—must come first. Wright outlines a sequence: courage creates action, action creates experience, and experience creates evidence that builds confidence and self-trust. He reframes fear as a possible signal of growth and emphasizes that leadership and entrepreneurship require acting amid uncertainty, launching, hiring, investing, and having hard conversations without guarantees. He advises taking one next courageous step to generate feedback, momentum, and clarity, and challenges listeners to choose progress over perfection.00:00 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready00:55 Confidence Comes From Action01:25 Courage Before Confidence01:48 The Confidence Trap03:15 Fear as a Growth Signal04:13 Leadership in Uncertainty05:12 Evidence Builds Real Confidence05:51 Momentum Beats Certainty06:39 Who Do You Need to Become07:22 One Courageous Next StepThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

How many times have you told yourself:“I'll do it when I'm ready.”“I'll raise my prices when I feel more confident.”“I'll reach out to planners when my portfolio is better.”“I'll launch the offer when everything is in place.”“I'll do the big thing when the timing feels right.”In this episode, Jeni challenges the idea that readiness is something you need to feel before you move.Because there is a really good chance that feeling is never coming.You may still be scared.You may still feel uncertain.You may still have that tight feeling in your chest telling you that this is a big deal.But when you do the thing scared, survive it, learn from it, and keep moving, you become a little more ready for the next thing.Jeni explains why “I'm not ready yet” is often fear wearing a responsible outfit. Sometimes it sounds like preparation, but underneath it is fear of failing, fear of being judged, fear of charging too much, fear of looking stupid, or fear that nobody will buy.The answer is not to wait until the fear disappears.The answer is to take action anyway.Jeni also shares why confidence comes from repetition. You do not become confident doing consultations before doing consultations. You do not become confident with installations before doing installations. You get the rep, then another, then another.Eventually, your brain starts collecting evidence that you can handle it.Confidence is evidence you have collected about yourself.She also talks about keeping promises to yourself, allowing your first attempts to be imperfect, using the 70% rule, and choosing the smallest brave action instead of overwhelming yourself with the entire goal.You do not need certainty.You need the next move.In this episode, Jeni talks about:Why waiting to feel ready keeps people stuckHow “if and when” thinking delays actionWhy “I'm not ready” can actually be fear in disguiseThe difference between preparation and procrastinationWhy confidence comes from repetitionHow keeping promises to yourself builds self-trustWhy practice makes difficult conversations easierHow repetition improves your sales and consultation processWhy your first version is allowed to suckWhy your first attempt should not look like someone else's hundredthThe danger of requiring certainty before actingUsing the 70% rule to move fasterFinding the smallest brave actionHow to make big goals feel less intimidatingWhy CEOs make decisions without perfect informationThe Decide, Do, Discover frameworkThe 70% ruleWhen you are roughly 70% ready, move.You do not need every answer.You do not need perfect confidence.You do not need a guarantee that it will work.If you know enough to make a reasonably smart decision and the consequences are recoverable, stop researching the shit out of it and go.The other 30% often comes from doing.The Decide. Do. Discover. frameworkDecideWhat are you actually trying to do?DoTake the smallest meaningful action.DiscoverUse what happens to decide your next step.Sometimes the action gives you the answer.ExamplesWant to raise your prices?Raise the next proposal.Want to connect with planners?Email one.Want to start doing installations?Create one controlled portfolio opportunity.Want to show up more on Instagram?Post one 30-second talking-head Story.Want to network?Invite one vendor to coffee.You do not need to conquer the whole thing today.You just need the next brave move.Key takeawayReady is not a prerequisite for action.You may never wake up one morning and suddenly feel completely ready.So stop making readiness the requirement.Be scared.Be imperfect.Be 70% there.And take the next fucking step anyway.

Melissa urges listeners to stop waiting for a perfect feeling of readiness and to take small, brave actions toward the person they're becoming. She explains that preparation can become procrastination, and confidence grows from evidence created by movement. Her simple assignment: choose one thing you've been waiting on and take one uncomfortable step toward it this week, trusting that growth and clarity come as you move.

So many of us are waiting for the moment we finally "arrive." When we lose the weight. When the kids need us less. When work calms down. When we're more organized, more confident, more together... then we'll be happy. Then we'll rest. But what if there isn't an arrival point? In this trailer, Jessica and Kelly open up Season 6 with a question that changes everything: what if this is it? Not in a depressing way, but in a freeing one. Maybe your life isn't something you have to perfect before you're allowed to enjoy it. Maybe you can be proud of who you are and still want to grow. Maybe rest doesn't have to be earned, and starting something before you feel ready is allowed too. This season isn't about becoming the perfect version of yourself. It's about becoming more you. Season 6 of Chasing Brighter, Becoming Not Arriving, begins September 3rd. In This Episode: Why the idea of "arrival" keeps so many of us stuck Letting go of the myth that you have to be finished before you can be happy Growth that's real, rest that's earned, and a life that's actually yours What to expect from Season 6 Season 6 begins September 3rd. Subscribe now so you don't miss it. Find us: Website: chasingbrighter.com Instagram/TikTok: @chasingbrighter Keywords: chasing brighter, becoming not arriving, season 6, personal growth, self acceptance, letting go of perfectionism, rest without guilt, women's podcast, sisters podcast, real over perfect, growth mindset, self worth, starting before you're ready, permission to rest, life transitions

Is it actually possible to make money online — or is it too late, too crowded, and only for people with huge followings? In this mini-training episode (voted on by you over on Instagram — 70% wanted to know how to turn content into customers), I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact strategy behind my entire business: your Paid Before Perfect offer. Since 2020, 100% of my business has come from content. And in this episode, I'm sharing the same training I just walked my clients through — the one that already helped one of them make her first offer she never would've made otherwise. We get into a statistic that'll change how you see the "saturated" market forever, why brand deals and affiliate links aren't the foundation you think they are, and the simple math that proves why one call beats a hundred low-ticket sales. This one leans into the business side — stick with me, because if you've ever wanted to make money from your content, this is the transparency you've been looking for. In this episode: The stat that proves it's not too late (97% / 3% / less than 1%) Why people buy from people — and why that someone gets to be you What a Paid Before Perfect offer actually is (and why it needs no sales page or funnel) The honest truth about brand deals and affiliate links (do the math with me) Why every post is virtual real estate — and what deserves that space The low-ticket trap: the $2,000 math that changes everything How I made $65K in a month after a course that burned me out and made less Letting your audience tell you what they want (like Jessi Jean's Gap Challenge) Ready for the how? We covered why Paid Before Perfect works — but identifying your exact offer and learning to sell it is what we do together inside Courage Driven Latina. I have two spots open right now, and if you grab one, you'll get a bonus one-on-one call with me. Claim yours at couragedrivenlatina.com. DM me on Instagram @theerikacruz with your questions — I read every one.

What if confidence isn't something you gain before taking action, but something you build by taking action? In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack why so many people stay stuck waiting to feel ready, and why confidence actually comes from moving forward before you feel capable. They explore the connection between confidence, competence, courage, and identity, revealing how taking action, embracing failure, and betting on yourself can reshape the way you see what's possible. You'll learn why experience is the fastest path to confidence, how small wins can strengthen your identity, and why the most powerful decision you can make is often to simply go for it.Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic of conversation.Why confidence is so important.Acting your way to confidence through action.The relationship between confidence and competence. Arash explains why doing comes first, then confidence follows.Betting on yourself: why you can't be in fear and action at the same time. The importance of having a great relationship with failure. Arash unpacks the difference between certainty and confidence.Discover the fastest way to accelerate confidence. The biggest pay-off to improving your confidence. He defines identity and confidence, and shares how they work together.Building confidence in an area where you feel knocked down. Faking it less and making it more: living in your future in the present moment. He breaks down the relationship between confidence and courage. Activating your I-don't-give-an-F-muscle.Arash's key takeaway from today's episode: just do it! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Episode 165: The Hidden Cost of People PleasingVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookEmail Voss Coaching CoMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Some mornings, nothing has gone wrong and the day already feels like too much. This guided Stoic morning practice starts from Marcus Aurelius's own argument with the bed in Meditations 5.1. Rather than manufacturing enthusiasm, you will choose one real reason to move and one obstacle to begin. The practice also draws on Meditations 5.20, where Marcus treats an obstruction as material for action. You do not need to feel ready. You need one honest start.Free 7-Day Stoic Challenge: stoicchallenge.coThe Stoic Vault: stoicvault.com

You're one foot in, one foot out. And you've told yourself you're just being careful. Maybe you've been with her a year — maybe two — and you still don't know if you're staying. You're analysing her. Judging her. Waiting for a feeling that never comes. And every day you ask the same question: should I stay, or should I go? In this episode I break down why you can't find certainty the way you're looking for it — and why the question itself is quietly killing the thing you're trying to save. This isn't about forcing a decision. It's about understanding what's actually happening when you feel stuck at the door.     Chapters:    00:00 One Foot In, One Foot Out 00:40 Should I Stay or Should I Go? 01:40 The Wrong Question 03:01 Why You Need Certainty Before You Commit 04:10 Fixed Mindset vs. Co-Creating 05:00 The Spectator Effect 06:00 What You're Actually Afraid Of 07:50 Lean In — Get on the Pitch 10:20 Step 1: Notice the Not-Sureness Loop 10:50 Step 2: Say It Out Loud 11:40 Step 3: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready 12:30 Step 4: Set a Deadline to Be All In 13:30 Step 5: Get Clear on What You Want 14:30 Step 6: Become Skilled at Intimacy 15:00 The Work Starts Here You'll learn why certainty only comes after commitment — not before it — and how to stop turning every relationship into a trial you're secretly hoping to lose. This is episode 2 of the Avoidant Man series.    RELATE:   

In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. V sits down with Jill Schulman, former United States Marine Corps officer, positive psychology researcher trained at the University of Pennsylvania under Martin Seligman, and globally recognized keynote speaker on the science of bravery. Jill shares her remarkable journey from a small town in Minnesota to the Marine Corps, how she discovered bravery as her life's work, and the evidence-based framework she now teaches leaders and organizations around the world. This conversation dives deep into the psychology of fear, why avoidance destroys potential, how action actually creates confidence (not the other way around), and why the next generation needs more discomfort, not less.   In this episode, we cover: The Five to Thrive rapid-fire game show segment Jill's origin story: from small-town Minnesota to the United States Marine Corps How studying positive psychology at Penn led to her focus on bravery The Marine Corps lesson: act when you have 70% of the information, not 100% Why bravery is a trainable skill just like building strength in the gym Discerning between fears you should listen to and fears you should move toward The hidden cost of experiential avoidance (and its link to anxiety and depression) The Navy SEAL confidence course story and why action precedes confidence Discipline vs. motivation and why you should never "press snooze" Marcus Buckingham's "red threads" and how to follow what lights you up How fear shows up in business: difficult conversations and safe goal-setting Why young people need to feel fear more, not less (the biosphere palm tree analogy) What leaders must do: set high expectations and support people to rise Jill is offering a free audiobook to listeners. Just send her a message on LinkedIn or Instagram and her team will send you the link. You can also learn more about her keynote speaking and work at jillschulman.com. If this episode lit a fire in you, share it with someone who's been waiting for permission to be brave, and don't forget to subscribe to the Thrive State Podcast for more conversations that help you thrive. Follow Doctor V https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership https://mythrivestate.com/join Learn more about Jhourney retreats: www.jhourney.io  

Dr. Hooman Rashidi is Associate Dean of AI in Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and Executive Director of CPACE. Before Pitt, he founded Cleveland Clinic's Center for AI and Data Science and directed AI at UC Davis Medical Center. Ed asks him whether medical staff are prepared for AI. His answer is that even the ones who feel ready are not, because people bundle every kind of AI together and the newer generative tools don't behave like the predictive models the field has been using for decades. In this episode of DGTL Voices, he explains what's missing from tumor boards, why he leads with education before deployment, how Pitt runs a hybrid strategy rather than committing to vendors alone, and why his center puts junior contributors on patent filings when most institutions don't. https://bio.marxadvisory.com/

So many of us tell ourselves we'll get support once we feel "ready" - once things calm down, once we've figured it out on our own. In this episode, I'm pushing back on that idea. Readiness isn't something you wait for, it's something that gets built, usually with someone walking beside you. I'm sharing what "not ready" actually looks like (it's rarely what you'd expect), what changes when you stop waiting, and two simple action steps you can take this week - whether or not you ever work with me one-on-one. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you're doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444

Imagination isn't just for artists, kids, or daydreamers—it's one of the brain's most practical tools. In Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination, Cassandra Vieten shows how imagination helps us solve problems, manage stress, rehearse difficult moments, and expand what feels possible. Then, in Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything—Even Things That Seem Impossible Today, Jane McGonigal explains how stretching our minds toward the future can make us more resilient, flexible, and ready for change. Together, these books make the case that imagination isn't a luxury—it's a skill we can, and should, practice.

Is it really possible to go from being super shy to speaking on international stages?In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with PhD scientist, international keynote speaker, and author of Neuro Excellence, Dr. Biliana Tod, who breaks down the neuroscience of fear, explaining why waiting until you "feel ready" is a trap that keeps 99% of aspiring speakers silent. She dives into how she built her personal brand by documenting real-life brain experiments, the story of her first speaking agency representation, and why embracing discomfort on stage is the key to unlocking authentic communication. Whether you are a corporate leader struggling with presentation anxiety or an aspiring speaker looking to turn your scientific expertise into a lucrative keynote career, this episode will provide the exact roadmap to develop your courage and take action.Connect with BilianaWebsite: https://bilianatod.com/en/home/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilianatod Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/biliana-todorova-phd-

What if you're never going to feel completely ready to quit drinking?You keep waiting...After vacation.After the wedding.When work calms down.Next Monday.But here's the twist:Motivation doesn't create action. Action creates motivation.In this episode, we're sharing 3 ways to finally get fired up without rock bottom, more willpower, or beating yourself up:Make one decision from self-love.Borrow hope until you have your own.Replace pressure with curiosity.And Ruby shares the fascinating bamboo story that may completely change how you see all those times you thought you “failed.”Because maybe you haven't been failing at all... maybe you've been growing roots.If you've been waiting for some magical moment when you'll finally feel ready to change your drinking... this is your "get lit" episode.

What if confidence doesn't come before action, but because of it? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff challenges one of the biggest myths about confidence: that you need to feel ready before you take the next step. Whether you're considering a new opportunity, preparing for a difficult conversation, or pursuing a meaningful goal, waiting for doubt to disappear can keep you stuck. Cindra shares a simple mindset shift: Decide. Act. Feel. Instead of waiting for confidence to arrive, take one small courageous action and allow confidence to grow from the evidence you create along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: Why confident people still experience doubt and uncertainty How the Decide. Act. Feel. approach can help you move forward Why making your next courageous step smaller can reduce hesitation How taking action gives your brain evidence that you can do hard things A simple question to help you stop waiting and start moving Power Phrase: "I don't have to feel ready. I just have to take the next step." To watch the replay of The Confidence Summit, visit: theconfidencesummit.com(opens in new tab) To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com(opens in new tab) To request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: freementalbreakthroughcall.com(opens in new tab) To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: mentallystronginstitute.com(opens in new tab) To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com(opens in new tab) To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: @cindrakamphoff(opens in new tab)

Confidence isn't something you wait around to feel. It's something you build. In Part Two of You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think, Doug breaks down why real confidence comes from evidence—the training you completed, the promises you kept, the reps you stacked, and the work you've actually put in. We dig into the research behind self-efficacy and performance, why athletes try to "borrow" confidence they haven't earned, and a simple 7-Day Evidence Stack you can use to start building trust in yourself. We also tackle one of the biggest problems in rodeo: unrealistic timelines. Maybe you're not behind. Maybe you're three years into something that takes eight or ten years to become great at. Stop putting a three-year deadline on a ten-year goal. Act first. Keep the promise. Collect the receipt. Repeat. 00:00 Mindset Part Two Intro 00:21 Sponsor Shoutouts 01:54 Confidence Is Evidence 03:48 Self-Efficacy Research 06:08 Stop Borrowing Confidence 08:41 Stack Reps Everywhere 11:07 7-Day Evidence Stack 12:24 Maybe You're Not Behind 15:01 Deliberate Practice & Timeline 18:25 If-Then Game Plan 20:11 Wrap Up Thank You To Our Sponsors A huge thank you to the companies helping us continue to educate and serve rodeo athletes around the world. Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment: Built by rodeo athletes, for rodeo athletes.

What happens when the life and identity you've known for decades suddenly begin to change? At 47, Carlene Marie found herself facing the end of a 25-year marriage, an empty nest, a return to the traditional workforce, and one enormous question: Who am I now? But Carlene was no stranger to starting again. After losing her father suddenly at 18, facing cancer at 34 while raising young children, and navigating other seasons of loss and uncertainty, she had already learned that reinvention rarely happens in one big, courageous leap. More often, it happens one small choice at a time. Maybe your age isn't evidence that it's too late. Maybe it's evidence that you're finally ready. In this episode of Age Slayers, Carlene and Traci talk about self-doubt, identity, nervous system regulation, and that uncomfortable "in-between" season when the woman you used to be no longer fits, but you aren't quite sure who you're becoming yet. Carlene also shares the four steps of her Compass Method® Connect, Calm, Curious, and Claim and why trying to force yourself to "think positive" isn't always the answer when fear and self-doubt take over. Today, Carlene is an author, keynote speaker, Master Mindpower Coach, happily remarried, and the author of the upcoming book Enough Already: Release Self-Doubt, Reclaim Your Worth, Remember Your Light. Social Media / Webpage info Website: https://carlenemarie.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecarlenemarie/ Facebook: tps://www.facebook.com/carlene.c.murray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNry2Biqdhk

Are you waiting to feel ready before you lead? What if the Lord does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called?Pastor Gina, Meghen, and guest Christy Hubbard, ministries lead at Opendoor, talk through what it looks like when women lead in their homes, workplaces, friendships, and small groups. They cover Colossians 1:12, the fear of leading alone, and why one person showing up is enough.Text RENEW to 45000 for more information and to submit prayer requests.Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or opendoorchurch.comMusicbed SyncID: MB016VLFYGCYRHN

Stop waiting to feel ready before you begin. In this spiritual growth talk, discover how courage, confidence, self-trust, and personal transformation are created through action. Learn how to move beyond fear, uncertainty, procrastination, and overthinking so you can take the next step and become more aligned with the life you are here to live. Stay Connected. Be Inspired. Grow With Us. Receive Rev. Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter—created to bring greater clarity, peace, spiritual awareness, and practical wisdom into your everyday life. Sign up here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Help Us Share Healing, Truth, and Transformation When you become a supporting member of Agape Spiritual Center, you are doing more than making a donation. You are helping us create teachings, healing experiences, and a welcoming spiritual community where people can discover their worth, awaken to their power, and transform their lives. Every recurring gift, regardless of the amount, helps us reach more people and expand this work in the world. Join us in making a meaningful difference. Become a supporting member here: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/

How do you become the best version of yourself and level up your life when fear keeps you stuck?You've prayed, journaled, researched, saved 47 Reels, and asked God for another sign. Baby, God heard you the first six times.

You've got a logo. You've picked your colors. Maybe you've even built the website.And somehow, you're still waiting to feel ready to actually put yourself out there.Morgan Specht and I talk about the part of branding that has very little to do with choosing the right font or making everything look polished. Sometimes the brand work becomes another place to hide, another thing to tweak, and another decision to make when what you really want is to move forward.Morgan explains why brand strategy matters, why you don't need to scrap everything and start over, and how having the right structure can take so much mental work off your plate. We also talk about what happens when your business changes, your audience changes, and your brand needs to grow with you.There's also a bigger conversation here about visibility. About giving your audience more credit. About letting your business evolve without assuming everyone is going to leave. And about getting help instead of carrying every decision around in your own head.If you've been telling yourself that your website needs to be better, your branding needs to be finished, or you just need to figure a few more things out before you can really show up, it might be worth asking a different question.Are you actually procrastinating on your brand, or are you waiting to feel ready?Resources Mentioned:Connect with Morgan on: Instagram | ThreadsStand Out Brand™ Audit: Brand Audit | WebsiteWork with me: Lighter: finally release the weight attached to your plate www.samanthapenkoff.com/lighterThe Leaders Table: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/leaders-tableBreakthrough Intensive: You already know you should slow down, delegate more, stop overcommitting & be emotionally present. So why can't you? That's what we figure out in 90 minutes + integration call 1 week later. Book your BreakthroughExhale Private Coaching: For women ready to do this work until it sticks and you can't revert back. 3 open spots: Work with meConnect with Sam: Instagram | Facebook

What do you do when God asks you to move—but you don't feel ready?In Acts 10, Peter receives a vision he doesn't understand and is told by the Holy Spirit to follow three strangers without hesitation. Peter didn't have all the answers. He didn't know what was coming next. He simply had to trust God and move by faith.In this message, Pastor Bobby Chandler reminds us that you don't have to feel ready for God to use you.God may tell you to move before He tells you how.He may ask you to step outside your comfort zone, change the way you see something, or trust Him with something completely outside your control.You may not feel ready—but God is already preparing what's next.Key Scriptures:Acts 9–10John 14:12Romans 12:2Matthew 7:16–20Isaiah 49:6Authentic Church 2010 Clement Blvd NW Hickory, NC 28601 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

What if confidence isn't something you need to feel before you take action, but something you build by doing the thing you're afraid to do? In this episode of Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss, Leslie M. Thornton sits down with confidence coach Morgan Barkus to explore how body image, perfectionism, fear of judgment, and all-or-nothing thinking can keep women stuck in patterns that affect their food, body, relationships, and everyday lives. Morgan shares her personal journey from struggling with body dysmorphia and restrictive eating to discovering that confidence comes from how you see, trust, and carry yourself, not from a number on the scale or a clothing size. They discuss the power of challenging your fears, wearing what makes you feel good now, giving yourself grace, and replacing rigid rules with flexible, empowered choices. Morgan also explains how small actions, positive self-talk, coaching, and new experiences can help rewire the way you think about yourself. Together, Leslie and Morgan explore what becomes possible when women stop treating food and exercise as a pass-or-fail test. From allowing yourself to eat foods you enjoy without guilt to learning through mistakes and trusting your body's signals, the conversation offers a powerful reminder that freedom comes from self-trust, not more rules. If you've ever felt trapped by perfectionism, worried about what other people think, or believed you have to be "perfect" to make progress, this episode shows you how much more life can open up when you let go. Highlighted Quote "Confidence is just like, you've done it, you've failed, you've learned. Now you trust yourself." Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – 02:18 – Introduction to the mental exhaustion of food and weight obsession, and meeting confidence coach Morgan Barkus. 02:18 – 05:59 – Morgan's early experiences with confidence, moving across the country, and learning from her parents to trust her intuition and use her voice. 05:59 – 09:21 – Building confidence through small actions, getting outside your comfort zone, and learning that taking risks isn't as scary as your mind makes it seem. 09:21 – 12:48 – Body insecurity, body dysmorphia, unrealistic beauty standards, and Morgan's transformative experience discovering that confidence isn't determined by body size. 12:48 – 15:05 – How new experiences, travel, and exposure to different people and cultures can challenge limiting beliefs and change the way we see ourselves. 15:06 – 16:54 – Leslie's invitation to stop waiting for the "right time" and get support for breaking free from the start-over-Monday cycle. 16:54 – 20:38 – Letting go of body shame, wearing clothes that fit and feel good now, and giving yourself grace as your body naturally changes. 20:38 – 23:28 – Clearing out "aspiration clothes," finding confidence through what you wear, and learning to do your best without demanding perfection. 23:28 – 26:29 – Moving from black-and-white thinking to empowered choices, focusing on what you can control today, and breaking free from rigid diet mentality. 26:29 – 29:17 – Why 10 minutes of movement is better than doing nothing, overcoming all-or-nothing exercise thinking, and understanding the difference between perfectionism and integrity. 29:17 – 32:15 – Rewriting negative self-talk, using affirmations and journaling, and learning that you get to decide what you say to yourself. 32:15 – 34:53 – The importance of hunger for transformation, accountability, coaching, and knowing when to ask for help instead of trying to do everything alone. 34:53 – 38:07 – Why successful people seek mentors and coaches, and how confidence can grow in different areas of life through support and continued learning. 38:07 – 42:11 – Taking action before you feel ready, using solution-focused thinking, and working backward from the worst-case scenario to overcome fear. 42:11 – 45:15 – Facing your fears instead of avoiding them, normalizing difficult experiences, and discovering what can be learned from even the worst-case scenarios. 45:15 – 48:13 – Building self-trust by allowing yourself to make mistakes, removing food rules, and learning what actually works for your body. 48:13 – 51:30 – Moving beyond "good" and "bad" foods, understanding the difference between "I can't" and "I don't want to," and developing freedom around food. 51:30 – 54:20 – Why every woman's body and needs are different, listening to your body's signals, and finding an approach that feels satisfying and sustainable. 54:20 – 57:05 – The freedom that comes from letting go of food rules, enjoying life without guilt, and being present for meaningful experiences. 57:05 – 58:35 – Morgan's final message on living in full color, where to find her, and Leslie's closing invitation to quiet food noise and create a more peaceful relationship with food. Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Send us Fan MailYour manager asks what you think about the new direction. You have a thought. You have been turning it over for a few days and you know where you land. But instead of saying it, you hear yourself say, "Let me pull some numbers together and get back to you." By the time you circle back, the decision has been made without your input.Here is the part most women leaders miss: the problem is not your expertise. The problem is that "let me get back to you" has become your default, even in the moments when you already know the answer.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks why high-performing women defer instead of contributing, why the instinct to over-prepare quietly holds you back, and the language that lets you share your expertise before you feel completely certain. This episode revisits a listener favorite on breaking the over-preparation cycle.What You Will LearnWhy deferring with "let me get back to you" becomes a crutch, even when you already know your answer.Why waiting until you are certain trains everyone to see you as the person who executes, not the one who shapes direction.The exact language that lets you contribute from your existing expertise without claiming you have every answer.Who This Is ForThis episode is for high-performing women in middle and senior management who have the expertise and the track record, but hold back their perspective until they feel completely certain.Your Action StepThis week, when someone asks for your perspective and you already know where you land, resist the urge to defer. Answer in the moment. Open with "Based on what I'm seeing," and offer your perspective. Notice that the pushback you were bracing for does not come, and that people start building on what you said.Common Questions About Speaking Up and Over-PreparationWhy do I over-prepare before speaking up at work? Over-preparation is often fear wearing the disguise of diligence. Early in your career, being thorough made you excellent, so you built a habit of preparing until you were certain. That habit can quietly hold you back at a leadership level.How do I speak up in meetings when I am not sure I am right? Contribute from what you already know and signal that is what you are doing. Open with "Based on what I'm seeing in my area" or "Here's the pattern I'm noticing." You are offering your judgment, not defending a finished position.Is it unprofessional to share an opinion before I have all the data? No. At a leadership level, contributing a perspective while the conversation is still forming is exactly what shapes direction. Waiting until you can prove your point often means arriving after the decision has already taken shape.Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 136: Breaking the Over-Preparation Cycle: How to Trust Your Expertise (for the full T.R.U.S.T. framework)Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

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Most people wait to feel ready before they begin. But readiness is often the the feeling we only enjoy after we have already taken the first step. Jonathan Petrides, founder of AllPlants, knows what it means to keep going when the obvious answer is “no.” He was rejected by every university he applied to, experimented with businesses that went nowhere, and eventually built a company around a simple insight: people may want to eat more plant-based food, but wanting something and making it easy are different things. This conversation explores the psychology of taking action before you feel ready, finding a mission worth committing to, and staying resilient when progress is slow. JP explains why purpose creates endurance, how persistence can change outcomes, and why showing up often gives you an advantage over people who are still preparing. Turn rejection into information rather than identity. Find a problem you care about solving for years. Make the first step so small that action feels inevitable. Listen now and start before you feel ready. SPONSORS

Are you ready to move from the sidelines into the game? Join Pastor Robbie Ballentine at St. Stephen Evangelical Church for a powerful, activation-focused message: "On-the-Job Training."   In this sermon, Pastor Robbie challenges us to rethink our weekly church routine. Church isn't a classroom where we just gather information—it is the locker room where we get equipped to head out into the field. If you have been waiting to feel "perfectly ready" before sharing your faith or serving others, this message is your sign to step out in faith today.   Pastor Robbie walks us through the ultimate scriptural blueprint for spiritual deployment: Ephesians 4:11-14: The true role of church leadership—equipping you to do the work of ministry. Luke 6:40: The ultimate goal of the Christian life—becoming fully trained just like our Master. Matthew 28:18-20 & Mark 16:15: Taking ownership of the Great Commission in our neighborhoods and workplaces. Matthew 5:14, 16: How to stop hiding your faith and start letting your light shine in St. Stephen and beyond. John 8:21-32: Finding absolute freedom by abiding in the truth of God's Word. You are not just a member of a congregation; you are an apprentice of Jesus Christ. Watch this video to uncover your marching orders and activate your calling! If this message blesses you, please like, comment with your thoughts, and subscribe to the St. Stephen Evangelical Church channel. Share this video with a friend who needs encouragement to step into their divine purpose!

“I'll start when I'm ready” might be the biggest lie we tell ourselves. I'll start the business when I'm ready. I'll have the conversation when I'm ready. I'll write the book when I'm ready. And then the thing you were preparing for passes you by while you were still getting prepared. Ryan breaks down the difference between preparing and hiding, and why “I'm not ready” is often just a dressed-up version of “I'm scared.”In this episode, Ryan shares his own journey of starting before he felt qualified and explains why confidence isn't a prerequisite for action. It's a byproduct of it. The perfect conditions you're waiting for aren't coming. But this morning is here. And sometimes the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the willingness to start messy.

When you're building a business, it can be tempting to keep tweaking until everything feels perfect. But sometimes, the next step isn't more polishing. It's putting something real in front of people and learning from the feedback they give you.In this Small Business Byte on This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez dives into what it means to build a brand before everything feels fully figured out. You'll hear from Rubens Amedee of Papa Rozier Farms on testing different products before finding the right fit, April Wachtel of Cheeky Cocktails on using an early business version to understand what needed to change, and Brenden Silverman of Leilo on why the first version of your product shouldn't be perfect. From early product testing to customer feedback, these stories show how launching before everything feels finished can help you stop guessing and start learning.What's one thing you've been holding back because it doesn't feel ready yet? Share it with us in a Spotify or YouTube comment, or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Sources:If you want to know more about Papa Rozier Farms, listen to Rubens Amedee's story here: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/e4f22f37-9f3e-436d-81b7-2be95de75548?d=eaUuHybww&v=6707 If you want to know more about Cheeky Cocktails, listen to April Wachtel's story here: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/87d3ea85-42e1-4c8e-a727-c21909fd5098?d=ePH7rs1r3&v=3665 If you want to know more about Leilo, listen to Brenden Silverman's story here: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/38945c9b-de35-4606-8656-16b089c5059d?d=eW9QGrzby&v=2298

What important decision have you been delaying because you're waiting for the "perfect" time?   Every leader eventually faces a decision that could reshape their company but uncertainty often leads to hesitation instead of action. In this episode, Bradley Hartmann explores why the most successful leaders don't wait for perfect conditions. Drawing lessons from semiconductor giant Arm, legendary architect Bill Caudill, and timeless wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, he challenges construction executives to rethink how they approach timing, risk, and leadership.   In this episode you will Discover why waiting for certainty is often the biggest obstacle to long-term growth. Learn how bold leaders make confident decisions even when the future is unclear. Understand practical leadership lessons from technology, architecture, and construction that will help you recognize when it's time to act.   If you've been delaying a critical decision, this episode will give you the perspective and confidence to stop waiting and start leading today.   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.   The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization.   Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.   New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your calling isn't a lack of ability—but waiting until you feel ready? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we're talking about the power of pre-deciding that you'll continue to show up, use your God-given gifts, and stay faithful—even when fear, insecurity, or excuses try to hold you back. Using 2 Timothy 1:6-7, we unpack Paul's encouragement to Timothy to "fan into flame" the gift God had placed within him and explore why Timothy was able to receive that correction. Because he had a mentor. He had accountability. He had someone who loved him enough to speak to his fears and call him up, not out. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to "fan into flame" your spiritual gifts. Why you can't trust your feelings to determine your faithfulness. The importance of discipleship and accountability in your spiritual growth. How to pre-decide to show up before excuses have a chance to win. Why God has given you a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline—not fear. If you've been shrinking back, doubting yourself, or waiting until you feel more confident, this episode is the reminder you need: Your calling doesn't pause because your feelings fluctuate. It's time to fan the flame, silence the excuses, and become the woman God created you to be. Scripture Referenced: 2 Timothy 1:7 REGISTER FOR THE JOYFUL FIT LIFE COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE WEEK  WORSHIP SONG: MORE THAN ABLE BY MAVERICK CITY MUSIC DOWNLOAD THE SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT

How did the Israelites handle the many obstacles they faced in the wilderness? Hebrews 11:30 tells us, "By faith the walls of Jericho fell." Today I want to share why navigating change means learning to live by faith, moment by moment, instead of waiting until we feel ready.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

One of the biggest mistakes I see aspiring entrepreneurs make is believing they need to have everything figured out before they begin.They want certainty before they invest in training.They want confidence before they put themselves out there.They want to know they'll be successful before they're willing to take the first step.The problem is...that's not how confidence works.Confidence doesn't come first. It comes after you've taken enough imperfect action to realize you're capable.Sindy Warren is a life and business coach who helps people navigate career transitions, build businesses, and step into new chapters with intention. In this conversation, we talk about why so many people get stuck waiting for the "right time," how to quiet the limiting beliefs that tell you you're not ready, and why following curiosity is often a much better strategy than chasing certainty.If you've been sitting on an idea, questioning whether you're ready, or waiting until you feel more confident before taking action, I think this conversation will give you the push you need.Sometimes the only way to find out what's possible is to take the next step.Links:Website: https://bluetreecoaching.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluetreecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sindywarren/If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Finding your voice isn't about becoming louder, it's about becoming more confident in speaking from who you already are. In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, Jacqueline Baker welcomes civic activist, author, and founder Kat Calvin for an inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose, and the power of beginning before every detail is in place. Kat reflects on the experiences that shaped her confidence to speak up, how a single idea grew into a national movement helping millions of Americans access identification, and why some of the most meaningful work begins with a simple willingness to act. Together they discuss: What it really means to trust your voice Why waiting for perfection delays impact The value of creating a minimum viable version of your ideas Navigating seasons of transition with resilience Expanding your vision by believing new possibilities exist Building something that grows alongside your learning If you've been waiting for permission, confidence, or certainty before becoming more visible, this episode offers an encouraging reminder: Your voice becomes stronger every time you choose to use it.

Have you ever felt like you're waiting for the right time, more confidence, or complete certainty before making your next move? In this special episode, Ambrosia Carey & Misty Jayne share why certainty is one of the biggest reasons creative business owners stay stuck. We'll explore the hidden beliefs that keep us waiting, why confidence comes after action, and how small decisions create momentum. If you've been overthinking your next step in business or life, this episode will help you stop waiting for permission and start trusting yourself instead. Take 50% off GlossGenius premium plans using code SUCCESSFUL Take our FREE 10 Day Business Challenge! Join our 5% Journal Newsletter for more chats beyond the chair Key Take-aways: 1. Waiting for certainty often delays the very growth you're looking for. 2. Confidence isn't something you find before taking action. It's something you build by taking action. 3. Most creative business owners mistake overthinking for preparation. 4. Small decisions made consistently create far more momentum than waiting for the perfect opportunity. 5.  Learning to trust yourself is one of the greatest competitive advantages you can develop. 6. Progress comes from experimentation, not perfection. 7. Your future is shaped more by the decisions you make today than the certainty you wish you had.   Take 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel with code SSA15   

Hey hey beautiful human! So many women think confidence comes after the body changes. After the weight is lost. After the jeans fit differently. After the arms look smaller. After the stomach feels flatter. After they finally feel "ready" to wear the swimsuit, take the photo, book the trip, go to the event, or show up without hiding. But what if waiting for your body to change is the exact thing keeping you from becoming the woman you want to be? In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm challenging the belief that you have to earn the right to live fully by reaching a certain body goal first. You can have goals. You can want to feel stronger. You can want to feel better in your skin. But your life is not supposed to be on pause while you work toward those things. This episode is your reminder that confidence is not something you wait for. It is something you practice. And sometimes the first step is doing the thing you have been saving for "later" in the body you have right now. What's Discussed: How to recognize when your body image is making decisions for you The real cost of avoiding photos, trips, swimsuits, events, and new experiences Why reaching a goal does not automatically give you permission to enjoy your life How to stop treating your body like the price of admission for confidence Why living your life now can make your health journey feel lighter The one thing I want you to stop saving for "when your body changes" The Movement With Julie app is there to help you stop waiting for the perfect season, the perfect schedule, or the perfect body before you start showing up for yourself. You'll get workouts you can do at home or in the gym, 30-minute and 60-minute options, new workouts every week, and exercise swaps for limited equipment so you can stay consistent in real life. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.  If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 616: What Changed When I Stopped Waiting to Feel Ready. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop putting your life on hold until you feel ready, confident, or "good enough." If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Feeling ready is a myth, and waiting for it quietly keeps your dreams stuck. In Part 1 of this two-part series on messy action, Lesley Logan unpacks why so many of us stall before we start and what fear is really doing underneath the surface. She blends personal stories with practical honesty about beginning before everything feels in place. If you have been waiting to feel ready, this episode is your nudge to start. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Feeling ready is a myth that keeps you procrastinating.The hidden fears that quietly keep you stuck.Why ADHD makes you freeze and the simple fix that helps.Perfect timing is an illusion and the 2020 move that proves itTaking one brave step without blowing up your life.Episode References/Links:Ep. 694 Stuck Series 1 - https://beitpod.com/ep694Ep 3 with Rob Mack - https://beitpod.com/ep3Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:54  All right, be it, babe. How are you? Oh my gosh, welcome back to the Be It Till You See It podcast. This week, instead of an interview, it's me. Both episodes, we're actually talking about messy action, and we love messy action around here, because it's in the intro. If you're new to our podcast, sometimes we have interviews and recaps, and lately we've been adding these solo episodes in, and hopefully you're liking them. We'd love to hear topics that you want us to have interviews on, or that you want us to get some solo episodes on, if you want to hear my opinion on things, stories, things like that. That's why we're doing this, because people asked. So, here's the deal. I'm a recovering perfectionist and overachiever, and that means that I try to do things way before I'm ready, but I didn't used to be that way. I used to be someone who had to make sure everything was in perfect order before I would do the thing, which actually just meant that I was honestly procrastinating, because the reality is feeling ready is a myth. In fact, oftentimes when we feel ready, it's because the thing we want to do is no longer scary, because it's no longer we're the only one doing it. In fact, other people are doing it so much now, I just feel safe. And then it's like, well, do we miss our boat? Do we miss our chance? And the arguments would be that, no, you should just do the thing because you're the only person who can do what you do the way you want to do it, but if you're waiting to feel ready, you'll be waiting a long time, and then really we've missed the opportunity to do the thing, because there are lessons that we will learn in our quest to feel ready to actually get there. And so to be honest, we know ready is a myth, and we also know that if readiness was required, no one would ever begin, because being a beginner is scary. And when we see people who are beginners, we see them make mistakes, and we don't go, "Oh, what a beginner." We're like, "Oh my god, look at them doing that thing," right? So we have to have that same grace for ourselves, and no one truly ever feels 100% ready. It's hard, because on social media these days everyone looks like everything's curated and perfectly ready, but everyone's actually scared. Everyone's doing things as they go, and they just make it look like it's ready to go, but inside, nothing's ever ready. We just launched something today, and the link works for some people and not others. That doesn't mean we wouldn't prepare like a fuck ton, but weird things happen. Little tech gremlins get in there, so I just share that with you, because it's so easy to look at other people going, "Oh my god, they have it all together. So, when they start something new, of course, it's ready to go." No, everyone is doing the best they can, and then you won't actually know that things are ready to go until you get out there and you do it, and so you may as well just take the messy action, because you'll learn the most in the first place.Lesley Logan 3:28  Now, a few weeks back, we had a series on being stuck, and I find a lot of people are stuck because they actually are wanting to do something, but they're waiting to feel ready. In that series we talked about motivation isn't the problem, it's this: we feel stuck because we're not moving forward towards the thing we want to do, but we're not moving forward because we don't feel ready, and we put ourselves in this position, and we actually make it on our brain that we have to have motivation to get ready. I heard someone say we'd be ready to be ready, and I don't even know if that's possible. We have to be willing to be imperfect and to take an action based on the information that we have, and then reflect, correct, and continue, right? So take the first step and reflect and correct and continue. I'm thinking of one of our very first guests, he's like, "You're never going to see the top of the stair, but you could see the first one, and then when you take the first step, you'll actually see the second step." And that's kind of how everyone does it. Everyone does it, right? I have recently talked about how I have a teacher training program that I'm creating, and I've never created a teacher training program before. I've taught them, I've seen others, I've never created my own, and it's hard. And I like going, "Oh, I don't like how this is not organized," but to be honest, I have to move forward with the beta group, because the only way I'm organized in the right flow is to try to put it in a flow, right? That's the only way. Lesley Logan 4:42  So, anyways, a lot of people also wait. I just want to say, if you are waiting to feel ready, oftentimes it's a protection thing, right? You have a fear of judgment, fear of failure, fear of success, a lot of different fears, fear of responsibility. Oh my god, what if it does work out? What if the teacher training program I am really excited about does work out? What kind of responsibility do I have now? Sometimes we have a fear of that, so then we make up reasons and excuses why we're not ready to move forward, because that fear is legitimate. It's totally real, and so I think it also just comes back to what your nervous system feels safe doing. Some people feel safe flying by the seat of their pants, and some people don't feel safe that way. And what? Look, it's a human need to need certainty, and that things are going to work out. It's also a human need to need uncertainty, and have surprises and experiments. So just know that you need both of those things. A lot of times we're protecting ourselves, that fear of judgment, what people think if I fail, and so, honestly, if you don't start, then you can't fail, right? But also, if you don't start something, then there's parts of you, the potential, the be it till you see it you, that also doesn't get to happen, and everything is moving forward, so you have to, as well, right? I think when you wait and you're afraid to take action, it does make you feel safe, but waiting keeps your dreams safe, and also keeps them stuck, which means it keeps you stuck. Lesley Logan 6:16  The other reason that you could be afraid of taking messy action is, hello, my ADHD ladies, lots of ideas, no clear place to start, and you end up in a freeze space until something motivates you, and you end up in this focus mode that's just amazing to do. And so then the reality is you shouldn't label yourself as stuck because you're just overloaded, like you're overwhelmed. I do have a thing for this, so if I have an idea, I put an idea on this parking lot. It's on a big Post-it on the back of my door, and if I look at it the next day and I know what it is, then I can keep working on it. And if I look at it the next day and I don't know what it is, and I'm not as excited, I don't.Lesley Logan 6:57  There's a 24-hour rule with ADHD people, because we are dopamine seekers, and I will say that if you have ADHD, there is a good chance you are going to be good at taking messy action because of the dopamine kick, but also because you have so many ideas, you could get stuck, or you could use other ideas to distract you from the thing that you're really wanting to do, because you don't feel ready. So, look at that, ADHD is its own conundrum, but overwhelm is real, and I want to acknowledge that, because I don't want you walking away from this episode going, "Oh, I'm supposed to do this when I don't feel ready, but I have all these other things." No, there might be several reasons why you're feeling stuck and afraid to take messy action, and so we have to unravel like an onion. What's the thing that's keeping you stuck? What's the thing that's keeping you from taking the first step forward to see if you like the thing? Sometimes you have ideas on things you want to do or be, and if you don't actually start working on it, you might not realize that you don't like it. I've done some things I was really, really proud of at the time, and then the longer we do it, the more I'm like, I'm not really into this anymore. I want to make changes, but if I had never taken the messy action in the first place, I would always go, "Oh, someday I wish I'd done that thing." Well, now that I have more information, I'm glad I did the thing, and I'm glad it's leading me over here. And so I would just say your dreams will be more curated and more unique to you and more supportive to you when you take the messy action. Lesley Logan 8:22  Another reason why a lot of people are afraid to take messy action is the perfect timing illusion. I'll start when... and here's the deal, there's no perfect timing. It's like that whole joke that you make a plan and then God laughs. I remember in 2019 Brad and I being in Las Vegas and really having a good time in the downtown area arts district, which is really close to our house now, and we're like, "Wow, we could really live here. Wow." And we had friends who owned homes there, and we're like, "We could own a home in Las Vegas, that is crazy. We should do that in 2022 or 2023. In fact, let's make sure that as we finish out what we planned for 2020, we are keeping in mind what we want to do in 2022 and 2023." Great. So then what happened in 2020? Yeah, we ended up moving to Vegas, because that was the perfect timing. Could you imagine if we stuck with our plan? No, we took the messy action. We moved. I mean, the reality is everyone took messy action in 2020 because that's what you had to do. That was the only option, right? So, I hope that that story helps you, because yeah, it's good to have a plan. It's good to do your research, and then sometimes you have to just move before you're ready. If you're feeling stuck, I get it, but it's just really a lack of movement. It's a lack of taking a step. Action does bring clarity and is the antidote to fear. It's why it's in the intro of the show. It's so funny that we're doing this episode after 700 episodes, because the reality is the intro is this episode. We often say, "I feel stuck," but really, let's leave the emotion and look more at a reality of are we just taking a step forward? Have we done one thing towards the thing we want to do? Especially for my ADHD people, sometimes we just need to start with one thing, and then it is the domino effect that we're looking for, right? And I will say, for my overthinkers, it's really easy to try to think your way forward, but you got to move your way forward. Action is more than what's in your mind. It's a physical embodiment. It's something that you do with your feet and your hands.Lesley Logan 10:25  It's sending the email, it's making the phone call, it's buying the URL, it's hiring the thing, it's exploring, it's doing the research, right? Do the research. I want to say, I get it. I get also the comfort in feeling stuck, and it's actually kind of comfortable, because then you always have a reason for why you haven't moved forward. If you have a reason, then you can't fail. But I also want you to know, it's one step at a time always. Being it till you see it is one step at a time. Messy action is one step at a time. I'm not saying blow everything up, right? My goodness, I think I've talked about this on the podcast before, but it took me a year to break up with a relationship I had before Brad. A year, because I was like, "Well, it's not the right time, I don't have the amount of money." And that's right, I couldn't blow my life up a year before. I did not have the situation to land on, so I worked. I tried to figure that out. I worked on the relationship and tried to figure out what I would do if the relationship didn't exist. I got myself ready to be ready, and then I kind of blew it up a little bit, but I did some messy action, but I didn't blow it up completely, because I had a landing pad. I will just say, don't punish yourself, don't harp on yourself. If you have been like, "Oh my god, Lesley called me out. I've been waiting to be ready for two years now. I've wasted all this time." No, you haven't. You have gotten more clarity, and this episode is hitting you when you need to hear it, that you are like, "Oh my god, okay, I'm gonna do the thing, I'm gonna take the messy action." Messy action is one step, it's not 20 steps, it's one, it's one. So, if waiting to take messy action, waiting to take action has been keeping you stuck, and we're acknowledging that now, and we're on the same page now, then the real question is how do we actually start moving forward, especially when you don't feel ready? So we're going to dive in deeper to how to start moving forward in our next episode, because we're keeping these bite-sized. We are, and I hope that that is helpful, because it's nice to have an hour-and-a-half-long episode that's inspiring, and of course I want you inspired, but also it's nice to have a bite-sized episode that just goes, "Oh my god, I have been living in fear, making excuses, researching myself to death, waiting to feel ready, and now I know I just need to take a next step." So, on Thursday, we're gonna talk about how to do that and dive in deeper. So, I would love to hear more about what you've been wanting to do. What have you been waiting to feel ready to do? That could be a first next step in getting your momentum going. Share it with the Be It Pod. Send it into the beitpod.com/questions. Let us know this is the episode that inspired you, and let us know what your win is. Your win could just be like, "I listened to this episode and I am ready to feel ready." Thank you so much. Send this to a friend who's feeling stuck. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 13:14  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. 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