There’s a big difference between thinking about writing a book and actually writing one. I can now say I’ve done both. 
I was never a person who wanted to write a book. But I did have the sense that what I was teaching, to individuals and groups, could reach a broader audience. And I wanted that.
Don’t ask me why the time was right, but one day in the summer of 2021, I just started.
If I’d known how much perseverance it would take, I might have talked myself out of it. But once I got started, it’s like I couldn’t bear to walk away.
Here’s what that looked like in practice:
The sh**y first draft: I’d been told to just get it out, and that turned out to be true. It’s hard enough to get 100 pages of stuff down; if you edit as you go, you’ll just freeze up- On-going commitment: Some days I worked for three hours; other days 30 minutes; many days I just processed and didn’t write at all. You do have to get back to it and focus on progress over perfection.
- Writing retreats: Did I want to write? Or just get away from email and dinner prep? Don’t know, don’t care.
- Audience first: I kept thinking about you—what I’d seen work, what stories would resonate, and how I could make it as useful as possible.
- Going back: Some parts looked better than expected; others needed more than one rewrite. Books are made of parts, and each has a life of its own.
The sh**y first draft: I’d been told to just get it out, and that turned out to be true. It’s hard enough to get 100 pages of stuff down; if you edit as you go, you’ll just freeze up
On-going commitment: Some days I worked for three hours; other days 30 minutes; many days I just processed and didn’t write at all. You do have to get back to it and focus on progress over perfection.
Writing retreats: Did I want to write? Or just get away from email and dinner prep? Don’t know, don’t care.
Audience first: I kept thinking about you—what I’d seen work, what stories would resonate, and how I could make it as useful as possible.
Going back: Some parts looked better than expected; others needed more than one rewrite. Books are made of parts, and each has a life of its own.What kept me going (even when I was tired or unsure) was the bigger why.
Since 2008, I’ve coached high-achieving professionals (like you!)—people who technically have it all together but still feel like they’re one tough meeting away from crumbling inside. I’ve seen what happens when they break free from what I call the “Confidence Façade” and start leading from a place of authentic confidence. It’s transformative.
I wanted that transformation to be accessible to anyone—not just my one-on-one clients.
So, if…
You’ve ever felt like you have to “fake it” at work…
You’ve ever held back on sharing your voice because you weren’t sure it was “right”…
You’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels this way?”
And burned out from trying so hard.
Then I can’t wait to share this book with you.
Confidence at Work isn’t just my story—it’s a toolkit. It’s packed with practical strategies you can use right now to feel more grounded, self-assured, and powerful at work. My goal was to make it as honest, actionable, and relatable as possible.
I’m waiting on a final date, but think early January. I’ll be sending more updates (and maybe a sneak peek or two) in the coming weeks.
Until then, I’d love to hear from you.
What’s one challenge you’ve faced when it comes to confidence at work? Hit reply—I’m all ears.