If you've ever felt like confidence is something other people just "have," while you're stuck second-guessing yourself or shrinking to keep the peace, this book is for you.

Bolder isn't a step-by-step success formula or a big shiny self-help promise. It's a gentle but very real invitation to stop faking it and start building something sturdier from the inside out: your own self-worth.

Created by Nicole Hind, a narrative therapist and life coach with over 20 years experience helping people reclaim their voice, question expectations, and live more genuine and honest lives. Since 2015 she's supported clients all over the world to make big, positive changes. People navigating identity crises, relationship struggles, burnout and most importantly, self-doubt.

Adapted from the popular online course From Bashful to Bold, this book guides you through 10 creative, reflective, and body-aware sessions designed to help you:

• Feel your feelings without getting stuck in them

• Notice and shift the stories that keep you small

• Explore your own values and voice (not just what's expected of you)

• Reconnect with bravery, even when you feel shaky

• Catch yourself showing up differently—and give yourself credit

This is for the thoughtful humans who are done performing and just want to feel good being who they are. You don't need to be louder. You don't need to be "together." You just need space to get clearer, more grounded, and more yourself.

Whether you're exploring books to improve self-worth or figuring out how to value yourself again after years of over-functioning, this one will meet you where you are—with a pen in one hand and a bit of courage in the other.

What people said about the original course:

"Thank you for creating a course that inspires me to persevere for myself, not for anyone else as that is what I'm tired of trying to do." – Polly G

"I love Nicole, her enthusiasm is infectious." – L.W

"I had no idea what the 'problem' was until I sat down with a pen and paper… I now realise I've been exhausted by the cycle of being everyone's support. It's time to reclaim my energy." – Philippa K

"I did this exercise multiple times, externalising a repeated behaviour that I have. It helps and feels good!" – Sarah B

"The overwhelming joy I felt doing my brave… I hope everyone gets to feel that!" - C.J

If you're tired of faking it, and ready to feel more solid in your own skin, Bolder is the guide you didn't know you needed.

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