Core Confidence

How many opportunities have you talked yourself out of this year?

The meeting where you stayed quiet.
The promotion you didn't apply for.
The idea you never shared.
The opportunity you assumed someone else was more qualified for.

For so many women, it's not capability that holds us back.

It's self-doubt.
It's wondering if we're ready.
It's waiting until we feel "confident enough"
What if you didn't wait another year?

Amplify is our final Career Accelerator event for 2026 - a free 2.5-hour online workshop designed to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start showing up with greater confidence, clarity and impact.

Because your career shouldn't be limited by the stories you've been telling yourself.

📅 Friday, 18 September
💻 Online
🎟️ Free

If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in yourself, this is it.

👉 Register here: https://coreconfidence.mykajabi.com/amplify-2026-fb

Let's finish the year backing ourselves - not holding ourselves back.

So many women carry their struggles in silence, believing they're the only one feeling this way or that they're somehow the problem.

But something powerful happens when they step into a supportive community.

They realise their experiences aren't unique, they're shared by so many other women navigating similar pressures, expectations and systems. That realisation brings an incredible sense of relief.

In a space where they feel seen, heard and understood, vulnerability becomes easier. Women often open up more quickly and more deeply than they ever imagined, sharing experiences they've never spoken about before.

When we normalise emotions, challenges and lived experiences, we create the conditions for genuine confidence, connection and lasting transformation.

Because healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in community. 💛

What if the reason confidence feels shaky isn’t because you lack it, but because trust in yourself has been quietly eroded over time? In this conversation, Kate and Fiona explore self-trust as the often-missing foundation beneath confidence, decision-making and resilience. They unpack how self-trust is built through everyday choices, follow-through, and the way we respond when things don’t go to plan.

Tune in to reflect on how comparison, over-commitment and reliance on external validation can subtly undermine your inner authority, especially for women navigating complex professional environments.

It’s not about doing more. It’s about rebuilding reliability with yourself.

Watch the full video to explore how self-trust becomes a steady, renewable source of confidence - no matter what challenge you’re facing.

One of the most powerful reminders from Brené Brown is that you can't outrun discomfort.

If you want to grow, lead, or create meaningful change, you'll encounter uncertainty, vulnerability and fear along the way. The goal isn't to avoid those feelings, it's to stop letting them make your decisions.

At Core Confidence, we believe courage comes first. Confidence follows. Every Act of Confidence helps you build trust in yourself, one brave step at a time.

🎥 Inspired by Brené Brown.

✨ 'Returning to work didn't shake my capability. It shook my confidence.'

AOC alumni Phoebe returned to work after having her second child as a Director, but behind the title was an inner critic telling her she wasn't good enough.

She questioned herself in meetings, felt the pressure to perform at 110%, and struggled to reconcile being a working mum with being a senior leader.

Through Acts of Confidence, Phoebe learned to quiet the self-doubt, let go of perfectionism, and give herself permission to be exactly where she was.

Now she's:
✅ Leading with confidence instead of self-doubt
💬 Giving herself permission to be a working mum, not a superhero
🔥 Using practical tools to coach herself through challenges

Confidence isn't about never doubting yourself. It's about knowing how to move forward when you do.

Ready to build confidence that lasts? Learn more about the Acts of Confidence program at coreconfidence.com.au.

'Just work harder.'

It's advice many of us have followed our entire careers.

But what if working harder isn't what's holding you back?

In Chapter 4 of Core Confidence, we explore why hard work alone is no longer enough. While working hard gets you in the game, it isn't what gets you noticed, promoted or recognised for your contribution.

Too often, capable professionals fall into the trap of perfectionism, saying yes to everything, trying to know every detail, and carrying more than is sustainable. The result? Overwhelm, burnout and not enough time for the work that truly matters.

The shift is learning to work hard strategically.

That means understanding where your greatest value lies, prioritising what matters most, setting boundaries, asking for help, and having the confidence to say no when needed.

Success isn't about doing more. It's about making your effort count.

If you're ready to work smarter, protect your energy and create a bigger impact, Chapter 4 is for you.

Get your copy of Core Confidence today: https://coreconfidence.com.au/book/

Success isn't built in one giant leap.

It's built one brick at a time.

This message from Chelsy Shaffett is such an important reminder. We often look at someone else's success and only see the summit. We don't see the hundreds of small decisions, uncomfortable conversations, setbacks and courageous actions it took to get there.

That's exactly what we teach at Core Confidence.

Confidence isn't created by one life-changing moment. It's built through a series of small Acts of Confidence that stretch you just beyond your comfort zone. Every conversation you have, every time you speak up, every opportunity you say yes to, you're laying another brick.

Don't underestimate the power of small, consistent action. One day you'll look back and realise those little steps built a career and a life you're proud of.

🎥 Credit: Chelsy Shaffett.