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Gutsy guides to shake off shyness and build rock-solid confidence
For shy dreamers, quiet creatives, reticent rebels and aspiring bold introverts. Articles, resources and practical guides, all crafted to help you take gutsy steps towards feeling comfortable in your own skin, staying true to yourself, and expressing yourself with genuine ease and confidence.
30+ Reasons You Might Join a Workshop to Build Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Why do people join a Gutsy confidence workshop?
Not because they want to be perfect or fearless – but because they’re tired of shrinking, second-guessing or staying quiet when they want to speak. This piece gathers 30+ very real reasons people come to Gutsy, from public speaking panic to creative visibility wobbles. If you’ve ever thought “maybe it’s just me” – it’s not. Come see what might be possible instead.
The Gutsy Guide to Speaking Up When You’re Shy, Anxious or Seriously Overthinking It
If your voice vanishes the moment you want to speak, this one’s for you. For the socially anxious, shy or deeply sensitive, traditional advice like “fake it til you make it” falls flat. This gutsy guide helps you explore creative ways to build confidence – especially in groups.
Plus! There’s a new workshop invite inside where you can gently practice speaking up, your way – come join me in London to BE MORE GUTSY!
How to Show Up When You’re Nervous: A Guide for the Quietly Courageous
Nerves aren’t the enemy – they’re a sign you care.
This gentle, encouraging guide offers shy creatives and quietly courageous souls practical tools to face scary moments – whether it's a performance, presentation or just showing up. Learn how to support your nervous system, tap into the power of imagination and play, and move forward with compassion, not pressure.
Join me for tea on Sunday?
We’re bored of being lonely. Let’s build something together. Let’s see if we can create a world designed for us, that leaves us filled up instead of wrung out.
An invitation to a quiet gathering. A gutsy togethering. Part of Sister Stories’ One Sacred Circle – a global invitation to create a quiet revolution of belonging through coming together in meaningful ways.
Creating Brave Spaces: Gutsy’s Guidelines for Transformative Group Work
Discover how we build trust and courage in Gutsy sessions through mindful guidelines that honour everyone’s journey. These carefully crafted principles create a foundation where participants can take bold risks, express themselves authentically and grow together in a supportive environment. Learn how we blend compassion, respect and personal accountability to foster genuine transformation.
To all my Overlooked Rule-Abiders, Shy Perfectionists and Burnt-Out People-Pleasers: This Is for You
Does the fear of saying the wrong thing keep you quiet? Does the thought of making a mistake or looking foolish make your whole body tense up?
Get this FREE guided audio and interactive playsheet — and take a playful, powerful step towards greater confidence and easy self-expression.
Transform Your Shyness into Strength: The Gutsy Way
Forget power posing and the ‘eye contact police’ and embrace drama, improv and group support to build real confidence. Learn about Gutsy’s approach, methods and mission.
From Silent to Seen: My Journey through Social Anxiety
My own story of shyness and social anxiety, and how I found freedom through a special kind of drama and improv designed especially to support people like me — and maybe you too!
The Hidden Cost of Comparing Yourself to Others
Discover why social comparison is a natural but draining habit, and learn practical strategies to transform it from a source of anxiety into fuel for growth and self-discovery.
Plus get my FREE guide to breaking the comparison habit and building your self-esteem.
Stop Feeling Bad About Yourself: A Guide to Self-Acceptance
Break free from the exhausting cycle of self-criticism and learn why self-compassion, not harsh judgement, is your most powerful tool for creating lasting positive change.
Shyness, social anxiety and low self-esteem can leave us feeling isolated and lonely.
You don’t have to go it alone 🧡
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