# You Don't Need More Confidence—You Need More Courage Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253/you-don-t-need-more-confidence-you-need-more-courage Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253/you-don-t-need-more-confidence-you-need-more-courage.md Podcast: [The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253) Published: 2026-07-29T05:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selfesteemandconfidence/episodes/You-Dont-Need-More-ConfidenceYou-Need-More-Courage-e3mgq9d Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/11e97620/podcast/play/123283181/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2Ff494d611-1242-f4db-b523-f108b3c70f9c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253/episodes/you-don-t-need-more-confidence-you-need-more-courage Duration seconds: 863 ## Resource Ready to stop hiding and own your voice? To grow in your business or career. Grab my free Visibility Starter Kit: https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Connect with me here: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pardoe-08148b194/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonnycpardoe/ What if confidence isn't the thing you've been missing? For years, we've been told to "build confidence" before taking the next step—before speaking up in meetings, launching a business, starting a podcast, sharing our ideas, or putting ourselves out there. But what if that's backwards? In this solo episode, I explore why confidence is often the result of action—not the prerequisite. If you've been waiting until you feel ready, this conversation will challenge the way you think about fear, self-doubt, and personal growth. You'll discover why courage is the first step, how confidence is built through experience, and what you can do today to stop holding yourself back and start sharing your authentic voice. In this episode, you'll learn: Why confidence isn't where your journey begins The difference between confidence and courage How fear keeps talented people silent Why action creates confidence—not the other way around Practical ways to build courage in everyday life How to stop waiting for the "perfect" moment What it takes to trust your voice and share it with the world If you've been putting off a difficult conversation, delaying a big decision, or waiting until you feel more confident before pursuing your goals, this episode is for you. Because the people who make the greatest impact aren't fearless. They're courageous enough to act while fear is still present. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe for more conversations on fi… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253/episodes/you-don-t-need-more-confidence-you-need-more-courage/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset-1211253/you-don-t-need-more-confidence-you-need-more-courage.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.