Appendix AThirty Days of Confidence Sparks

This bonus section contains thirty Confidence Sparks to help you strengthen your ability to move forward even when shaky. Some are reflections; some are calls to action. Read one each morning for the next thirty days. You don’t need to go in order, and you can repeat a Confidence Spark. Pick the one that seems most appropriate for any given day. Sit in a comfortable chair where you will not be disturbed, and if you feel like it, write down your insights in your journal.

• Think of a challenging situation in which you would really like to speak up but haven’t yet. Imagine how you would act. What would you say? Role-play with a friend if needed, and set a time to address the issue with the appropriate ...

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