Confidence, Clarity & CEO Energy

You don’t need more tips. You need a mindset upgrade.

As women leaders, we’re often told to just 'hire help', 'take action', or 'be more confident'. But without the inner infrastructure to hold your outer success, strategy alone will fail you.

Here’s what this week revealed:

1. Insight Is More Powerful Than Hindsight

I recently joined an exclusive masterclass for women in business led by Kirk Vallis, Head of Innovation at Google. The biggest takeaway was this:

Insight isn’t just data - it’s perspective. And it’s what gives you a competitive edge.

We don’t need more of what we already know. We need a different lens. Sometimes, the most game-changing insight comes from voices completely outside your industry, team, or circle.

If you want better decisions, ask better questions and invite fresh thinking.

2. Leadership Readiness Comes Before Strategy

In a poll of 17 women founders, we asked why hiring expert help sometimes disappoints. Here are the top reasons:

• Misaligned expectations

• Lack of CEO clarity

• Unreadiness to lead at the next level

As one woman shared,

“Readiness ≠ ready. Many want the help but aren’t ready for what comes with it mentally, structurally, or strategically.”

This is the leadership gap no one talks about. But it’s where true elevation begins.

3. Confidence Is a Skill You Build

The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman is a must-read for high-achieving women who struggle with doubt, delay, or imposter thoughts.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s built through repeated, courageous action.

It’s how I lead my clients:

Confidence is an inside job. I let my clients borrow mine until they build theirs.

If you’re juggling big dreams with daily demands, this book is your next best move.

Ready to Lead From the Inside-Out?

Here’s your call to action:

Ask yourself...

• Where am I ready to invite new insight?

• Am I truly ready to lead at the next level?

• What’s one bold action I’ve been delaying?

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Book a Made for More Accelerator Call; let’s clarify your next level together.