What if you have the skills, experience, and all the best qualities, but you’re still missing out because you don’t have the confidence to ask for what you know you deserve or are qualified for? Sometimes, all you have to do is ask.
Last weekend in Atlanta, I asked a quick question at a ballpark and ended up walking on the field. That one moment reminded me that the opportunity was there. I just had to ask. It’s the same in business and life. Sometimes, success isn’t a matter of timing or talent. It’s waiting on your confidence.
What’s Holding You Back?
You have the skills and experience, and you may even have the network. So why are you still waiting? You may be telling yourself:
- I’m not ready yet.
- I’ll go for it once I lose the weight.
- I’ll wait to speak up after I get one more certification.
Do any of these sound familiar? What if your hesitation is costing you more than you realize?
What Are You Leaving on the Table?
Let’s be honest. If you’re not showing up as the leader, the expert, the one who’s ready, you are losing out. Losing out on:
- 🚫 Promotions and raises
- 🚫 Career-changing collaborations
- 🚫 Leadership opportunities
- 🚫 New clients and revenue
- 🚫 Visibility and trust
- 🚫 Confidence
In my book, The Style Advantage: I Say What HR Can’t, I share the LeapFrog Effect and talk about how when you don’t show up on-brand and ready, someone else will leap right past you. The other person will get the opportunity, not because they are more qualified, but because they looked the part. They asked for it and showed up. It’s not about vanity or wearing a suit every day; it’s about having clothes that fit who you are now and your busy life so you show up authentically, on brand, and with confidence. This way, you are top of mind, unforgettable, visible, credible, and confident.
Upgrade Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence
Having the “right” clothes in your wardrobe is about having clothes that feel authentic to you so you can show up authentically, on brand, and with confidence in any situation.
TIP: Start by Creating a Power Outfit
Action Step: Pick one outfit that makes you feel unstoppable. An outfit you would wear to a high-stakes meeting, speaking event, or interview. Then, wear it this week even if the only thing on your calendar is a Zoom call. Why? Because confidence doesn’t come after the opportunity. It comes from feeling and being ready before it shows up. I’ve seen it time and time again: clients don’t need an entirely new wardrobe. They need the right outfit that helps them see themselves differently.
Confidence Is a Decision, Not a Destination
When you make time to build a wardrobe that aligns with your goals and supports your next big move, magic happens. Stop waiting on the sidelines for “someday.” You have to decide to invest in yourself and make it happen. Take the first step:
✨ Book a Style Inspiration Call
✨ Explore a curated, confidence-boosting wardrobe that feels like you
✨ Show up as the expert you are, so opportunities don’t pass you by
Let’s make sure you’re not leaving your next big moment on the table.