Brave Moves: Confidence, Mindset & Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Brave Moves, I discuss the importance of moving from overthinking to taking action. I emphasize the need to stop seeking validation from others and instead focus on creating personal evidence of one's capabilities. Through my personal anecdotes and practical advice, I encourageyou to build confidence by documenting your achievements and progress, ultimately fostering a mindset of self-trust and intentional living.

Takeaways:

• You don't need another course, book, or podcast episode.
• Stop seeking validation; it can hinder your progress.
• Planning can sometimes be a form of procrastination.
• Create your own roadmap instead of following others.
• Document your achievements in an evidence book.
• Focus on progress rather than perfection.
• Comparison can be detrimental to your self-esteem.
• Action is more important than information.
• Building confidence requires practice and intentionality.

If you’re done collecting information and ready to start creating results, let’s build your confidence one win at a time.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m talking about something most people don’t: the uncomfortable in-between stage where growth feels awkward, uncertain, and messy.

You know the feeling… you’ve started to make progress, but suddenly everything feels off. You second-guess yourself. You wonder if you’re doing it wrong. You question whether you’re really cut out for this new chapter. That, my friend, is the Confidence Curve. The part of growth that no one warns you about but everyone goes through.

I’ll share why this phase is actually a sign that you’re evolving, not failing, and how to ride the curve instead of quitting halfway through. We’ll talk about what happens in your brain during change, why discomfort is proof of progress, and how to reframe that “ugh” feeling into evidence that you’re building something new.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• 🌱 Why confidence always dips before it grows
• 💡 How to recognize when you’re in the messy middle,  and not give up
• 🔁 The mindset shift that turns discomfort into momentum
• 🧭 How to trust yourself when progress doesn’t feel pretty

If you’ve ever wondered why taking action sometimes feels harder after you start — this episode is for you. Growth isn’t supposed to feel graceful; it’s supposed to feel real.

Takeaway:
Confidence isn’t the absence of discomfort — it’s your ability to keep going through it. Awkward means you’re growing.

 If you’re ready to ride your own Confidence Curve with more clarity and less self-doubt, I’d love to help. 

 Book a free Thrive Coaching Call at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
, and let’s map out your next brave move — together.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m inviting you to do something brave — not just listen, but take action.

We’ve spent the last few episodes diving deep into mindset shifts:
 ✨ In Episode 1, we tackled The When Trap, how waiting for the “perfect time” keeps us stuck.
💬 In Episode 2, we learned how to get honest with ourselves by separating Excuses from Explanations.
🚀 In Episode 3, we embraced Progress Over Perfection because done truly beats perfect every time.
🧠 And in Episode 4, we met our Inner Committee, those inner voices that sometimes take over the conversation in our minds.

Now it’s time to build micro momentum by putting these ideas into motion — one small, consistent step at a time.

I’ll share how to use my favorite behavior design tool — Tiny Habits® — to create habits that are so small you can’t fail. Because confidence isn’t built in one big leap, it’s built in those tiny moments when you show up for yourself, again and again.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• 🌱 How to turn insights into simple, repeatable actions
• 🧩 The psychology of micro momentum and why it works
• 💪 How celebrating small wins rewires your brain for confidence
• 🔁 How to create your own Tiny Habit® recipe using past lessons

Tiny Habit® Recipes from This Series:

1. To Beat the When Trap:
   After I think “I’ll start later,” I will take one small step — like writing down one sentence or sending one email.
2. To Catch an Excuse in Action:
   After I hear myself say “I don’t have time,” I will pause and ask, “What’s the real reason I’m hesitating?”
3. To Choose Progress Over Perfection:
   After I open my planner, I will pick one task I can finish today — even if it’s not perfect.
4. To Quiet the Inner Committee:
   When I feel myself overthinking, I take a deep breath and ask, “Who’s talking right now , my critic or my confident self?”

Each of these small steps helps you create micro momentum — the kind that builds confidence and consistency faster than waiting for motivation to magically appear.

Takeaway:
Small actions done consistently change everything. When you start tiny, you train your brain to expect success, and that’s how a big transformation begins.

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to design habits that actually stick and help you move from thinking to doing, let’s make it happen together.
Book your free Thrive Coaching Call at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
, and let’s map out the next brave habit that will help you build unstoppable momentum.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m exploring something that’s been a game-changer for me: understanding my inner committee (inner bittie shitty committee).

You know that mental boardroom where the critic, the people-pleaser, and the overthinker all fight for the mic? Yep, that one. It’s crowded in there. And if you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing, over-analyzing, or spiraling before making a decision, you’re definitely not alone.

Psychologists call this your inner committee, a mix of parts within you that all mean well but often pull in different directions. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening when those internal voices get loud and how to lead yourself with more clarity, calm, and confidence.

I’ll share how the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework by Dr. Richard Schwartz helps us understand the roles of these inner “parts”:

• 👩‍💼 Managers — your inner perfectionists and protectors who want control and safety
• 🔥 Firefighters — the impulsive parts that rush in to avoid pain or discomfort
• 💔 Exiles — the tender, vulnerable parts carrying old wounds and fears

When you understand how these parts operate, you can stop letting them run the show and let your true Self — the calm, confident, compassionate part of you — take the lead.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• 🧠 Why your mind feels like a debate club (and how to get everyone to cooperate)
• 💬 How to recognize which “voice” is running your decisions
• 💡 Why all your inner parts have good intentions, even the loud ones
• ⚖️ How to quiet the noise and lead with your core, confident Self

This conversation is especially powerful for women juggling leadership, business, and personal growth — because confidence isn’t just about speaking up; it’s about knowing who inside you is doing the talking.

Takeaway:
You can’t silence your inner committee, but you can learn to chair the meeting. True confidence comes from leading yourself with clarity and compassion.

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to stop letting your inner critic, overthinker, or people-pleaser call the shots, I’d love to help you reconnect with your confident Self.

✨ Download: The 10-Day Brave Moves Challenge & Journal build your confidence one small habit at a time →

 
 Book a free Thrive Coaching Call with me at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
and let’s build your inner leadership together.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m talking about something that hits close to home,  perfectionism and how it quietly sabotages our progress.

For years, I told myself I couldn’t move forward until things were “just right.” The perfect website, the perfect launch, the perfect timing. But you know what I learned? Perfect never comes. And in chasing it, I lost valuable time that could have been spent learning, growing, and making real progress.

In this episode, I’ll share what shifted for me when I started focusing on done instead of perfect. I’ll also walk you through how progress, even the messy kind, builds absolute confidence and sustainable momentum.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• 💡 Why perfectionism is just fear in disguise
• 🧭 How chasing perfect keeps you from building confidence
• 🚀 The mindset shift that helps you take faster, braver action
• 🔁 How to celebrate “done” as a win — not a compromise (the 70%-30% rule)

If you’ve been stuck tweaking, editing, or planning yourself into paralysis, this episode is your reminder that movement creates clarity — not the other way around.

Takeaway:
Confidence doesn’t come from doing things perfectly; it comes from taking imperfect action and trusting yourself to grow through it.

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to stop getting lost in the details and finally start building momentum, let’s make it happen together.
Book a free Thrive Coaching Call with me at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
, and let’s design your next brave move — one that’s done, not perfect.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m diving into a topic that might sting a little: the difference between excuses and explanations.

We all do it. We say things like, “I don’t have time,” or “It’s not the right season,” and we sound perfectly reasonable… but if we’re honest, sometimes those explanations are really excuses in disguise.

I’ve been there, too. I’ve used busyness, doubt, or perfectionism to justify standing still. But the truth is, when we avoid taking responsibility for our growth, we give away our power.

In this episode, I’ll share how to recognize the difference between valid reasons and self-sabotage, and how getting radically honest with yourself can completely change your confidence, clarity, and results.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• 💭 How to tell the difference between a real barrier and an emotional excuse
• 💡 Why “I don’t have time” is often a cover for fear or lack of clarity
• 🔍 What self-honesty looks like when you’re building confidence
• 🔥 How taking ownership leads to faster growth and stronger results

This episode is for anyone ready to stop getting in their own way — especially if you’ve been spinning your wheels and wondering why you’re not making progress.

You can’t build confidence without honesty. The moment you stop making excuses and start telling yourself the truth, everything in your life begins to shift.

 If you’re ready to stop rationalizing your stuckness and start building momentum, I’d love to help.

Book a free Thrive Coaching Call with me at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
and let’s uncover what’s holding you back, together.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I’m tackling one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves — that we’ll start when the time is right.

I’ve said it before: “I’ll do it when I have more time, more money, or more clarity.” But here’s the truth: the perfect time doesn’t exist. Confidence doesn’t come from waiting; it comes from doing.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve learned (the hard way!) to stop hiding behind “perfect timing” and start taking action, even when things feel messy or uncertain. Because the moment you start, the path starts to reveal itself.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• ⏰ Why waiting for the “right time” keeps you stuck in procrastination
• 🔁 How we use “planning” as a way to avoid action
• 💡 Why confidence grows through imperfect action
• 🚀 How to start where you are and build unstoppable momentum

This episode is for anyone who’s been saying, “Someday…”, someday I’ll launch my business, write the book, go after that promotion, or finally prioritize my health.  That someday starts today.

 You don’t need the perfect plan, you need the courage to start before you’re ready. The “right time” isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you create.

 If you’re tired of waiting for perfect conditions and ready to take brave, confident action, I’d love to help.

 Book a free Thrive Coaching Call with me at GoConfidentlyCoaching.com
, and let’s map out your next brave move — starting exactly where you are.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this short and fiery Brave Moves episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest reasons we stay stuck, we overcomplicate the how because we haven’t owned the why.

We say we want to lose weight, get more clients, or land that promotion… but instead of taking simple, consistent action, we drown in the details. The truth? Most of the time, we make it complicated because deep down, we want someone else to take responsibility.

When we stop waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect time, or the perfect formula, and instead take ownership, everything gets simpler. Not necessarily easier, but clearer.

This episode will help you:

• 🎯 Recognize when you’re hiding behind “planning” instead of acting
• 💪 Reclaim your power by taking ownership of your results
• 🧭 Clarify your why so the how becomes obvious
• 🚀 Move forward with courage and confidence — one small step at a time

It’s time to simplify your goals, trust yourself, and make your next brave move.

💡 Key Takeaway:

When you take ownership of your why, you stop waiting for someone else to make it happen. Responsibility isn’t a burden, it’s freedom.

If today’s episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s ready to stop overthinking and start moving.
Connect with me on Instagram @julie_deluccacollins
or visit goconfidentlycoaching.com  to learn more about building the confidence, clarity, and habits to create unstoppable momentum.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this heartfelt episode of Brave Moves, I share a story that started in my grandmother’s courtyard in El Salvador, and how her strength, values, and quiet confidence shaped the woman I’ve become. My grandmother’s resilience taught me what it means to live in alignment with your values, even when life tests your courage.

Now, years later, I see the impact of her legacy as I mentor and model possibility for my niece, Amelia. This is a story about independence, representation, and how living your truth can inspire the next generation to believe they can too.

We talk about:

• 🌿 The powerful lessons my grandmother taught me about strength and dignity
• 💫 How our values become the compass that shapes our confidence
• 👩‍👧 Why representation matters — especially for the women and girls watching us
• 💪 The connection between independence and identity
• 🔥 How living in alignment with who you are gives others permission to do the same

 When you live your values out loud, you don’t just create success — you create ripple effects. Someone, somewhere, is watching you and realizing what’s possible for them too.

 ✨ If today’s story resonated, share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that their story matters too.
 And if you’re ready to build a business or life aligned with your values, come hang out with me at goconfidentlycoaching.com
 or on Instagram @julie_deluccacollins
.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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In this episode of Brave Moves, I explore how one of the biggest social media success stories — Instagram — can teach us powerful lessons about adaptability, courage, and letting go of what no longer serves us.

Most people don’t know that Kevin Systrom, Instagram’s founder, originally created the app as a check-in platform. It wasn’t until he pivoted to focus on photo sharing that Instagram became what we know today, a global phenomenon. That pivot didn’t just change his career; it changed how we connect with the world.

Hearing that story reminded me of something I talk about often, the sunk cost fallacy. That tendency to hold on to something just because we’ve already invested time, money, or energy in it. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, or a dream that no longer fits, we often let our past investments keep us stuck in the present.

To bring this lesson home, I share the story of my dear friend Melissa, who began her career as a nurse, then became a doctor, and eventually found her calling in palliative care. Her journey wasn’t easy; it came with stress, uncertainty, and plenty of brave choices. But it also brought deep fulfillment and purpose.

Her story, like Kevin Systrom’s, reminds us that it’s never too late to change direction. Time is going to pass anyway, so why not use it doing something that lights you up?

We don’t need to let fear or past effort define our next chapter. Sometimes, the bravest move is to say yes to ourselves and let our past be the teacher, not the predictor, of what’s next.

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin Systrom’s decision to pivot Instagram’s focus changed everything.
• The sunk cost fallacy can keep us stuck in unfulfilling situations.
• Investing time in a career doesn’t mean you can’t pivot or start fresh.
• Melissa’s story reminds us to follow our true calling, even when it’s hard.
• Change, while scary, is often the key to living with greater purpose.
• Time passes whether you take action or not — so make it count.
• Brave moves create ripples of inspiration in others.
• Your past is a teacher, not a limitation.
• Saying yes to yourself is where real transformation begins.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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