A New Year, A New You: Overcoming Confidence Struggles in Leadership
- Hilda Yechiel
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Dear You,
Have you ever walked into a meeting, ready to contribute, but second-guessed yourself into silence? Or delivered exceptional results at work, only to feel they weren’t “good enough” to deserve recognition?
For professionally driven women, this struggle with confidence often stems from deeper causes:
Conditioning: Years of being told to “stay humble” or “not stand out.”
Comparison: Measuring your progress against others instead of your unique journey.
Perfectionism: Believing you must excel at everything to even qualify as “worthy.”
But here’s the kicker—these struggles don’t just stay inside your head. They subtly shape your career and life:
📍Opportunities slip by because you didn’t advocate for yourself.
📍Your value is overlooked because you didn’t confidently present it.
📍And worst of all, you start to believe the narrative that you’re “not enough.”
Here’s the good news: This is fixable. 2025 can be the year you rewrite this story.
Start with these three steps:
1. Acknowledge Your Wins: Daily, jot down three things you accomplished—even the small wins matter.
2. Reframe Your Inner Critic: When self-doubt creeps in, ask, “What would I tell a friend in this situation?” Be kind to yourself.
3. Take Intentional Action: Confidence grows with practice. Start speaking up in one meeting, sharing one idea, or setting one bold goal.
You don’t need to navigate this alone. My role as a coach is to help women like you unlock their confidence, find their voice, and thrive in leadership roles.
2025 is your year to be seen, heard, and valued—for all the brilliance you bring. Are you ready?
Let’s talk.
I am Hilda Yechiel
I Coach Leaders, Professionals, Mom's and Students to overcome their obstacles early enough so they can live a life by design rather than a life by default.
Connect with me today, and together we'll unlock the insights to create a NEW YOU!"
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Specializes in coaching professionals to set clear boundaries and improve communication, transforming stress into success both at work and home. She has helped 50+ women.
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