I’ve been thinking a lot about courage lately...how it’s not something you either have or don’t, but something you choose and practice every single day. For ambitious women, courage isn’t just about big leaps; it’s about showing up consistently, even when doubt, fear, or uncertainty are whispering in your ear.

 

Here are 3 daily practices that my clients (and I), use to build courage and confidence, no matter what’s happening in life or business:

 

 1. START WITH A MICRO YES

 

Courage begins small. Every morning, choose one tiny action that pushes you slightly outside your comfort zone. It could be:

 

• Sending that email you’ve been avoiding.

• Speaking up in a meeting or conversation.

• Saying “yes” to something that feels scary but exciting.

 

 Each micro-yes is like a mini workout for your courage muscle. Over time, these small actions create momentum, and suddenly, bold choices feel natural.

 

 2. NAME YOUR FEAR, THEN TAKE ACTION ANYWAY

 

Fear and doubt are normal...they’re not signs you’re failing. The trick is to acknowledge them without letting them control you.

 

• Start by identifying exactly what’s making you hesitate.

• Write it down.

• Then ask yourself: “If I did this despite the fear, what would happen?”

 

 When you consistently act in spite of fear, you build confidence faster than any motivational quote ever could.

  

 3. REFLECT ON WINS, BIG OR SMALL

  

Each evening, take 5–10 minutes to review your day and note where you showed courage, even in small ways. Maybe you spoke up in a meeting, set a boundary, or made a decision you’d been avoiding.

 

Reflection helps you:

 

• Celebrate your progress.

• See patterns of self-sabotage before they grow.

• Anchor courage and confidence as part of your identity...not just something you do “sometimes.”

 

Courage isn’t a dramatic, heroic act...it’s a daily commitment to show up as yourself, fully and without apology. Start small. Name your fear. Celebrate your wins.

 

Over time, these daily practices compound into real, tangible confidence—and that’s the kind of courage that changes your life.