Lift Your Eyes, Find Your Strength: How New Connections Can Renew Your Confidence

Posted: May 2025

The Power of New Circles

There’s something deeply energizing about entering a new space with new people—and not just networking, but connecting. Too often we stay in our comfort zones, surrounded by the same voices, routines, and ideas. But when you step into a group where everyone is committed to growing, something powerful happens: your confidence catches fire. Recently, I completed the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance, Cohort 9, and I can say with full honesty—it changed the way I lead and live. I came in with purpose, but I left with clarity, courage, and a new kind of strength.

Practical Tip: Make it a point to join one new group each year—whether it's professional, personal, or volunteer-based. You don’t need to “fit in” perfectly. You just need to be open. The energy of being the learner again will stretch and grow your confidence.

Let Others Pour Into You

One of the most surprising parts of this journey was how much this cohort poured into me—more than I knew I needed. We often think strong leaders give, give, give. But there’s real strength in receiving. I grew as a professional, yes, but also as a woman learning to lead with grace and grit. I found encouragement in conversations, mentorship in unexpected moments, and friendship in shared stories. That support didn’t just lift me—it reminded me I wasn’t alone. It made me walk differently. Literally—on my morning walks now, I look up, not down at my feet. I see the path ahead, and I embrace it with confidence.

Real Growth Starts With Connection

This experience reminded me of the heart of what we do at True Results Coaching. Growth doesn’t always come from working harder—it often begins with connection. When we create space for community, for learning, and for curiosity, we tap into something deeper. We see ourselves more clearly through the eyes of others. Coaching works the same way. Sometimes all it takes is someone reminding you to lift your gaze, shift your posture, or ask a better question. When we pause to reflect and choose to grow with intention, we lead with more joy, more clarity, and more strength.

Practical Tip: Ask yourself weekly: “Who am I learning from right now?” and “What kind of energy am I letting shape my mindset?” If the answer isn’t clear, it’s time to reconnect—with people, with purpose, or with a coach who can walk the path with you.

Final Thought: Walk With Intention

Whether you’re joining a new cohort, a community group, or entering a season of personal reflection, remember: your next level often starts with a simple step forward. Lift your eyes. Let people in. And trust that the strength you’re looking for may already be within—you just needed the right environment to see it.