How crossing a road with my daughter got me wondering about the risk of confidence I've been crossing roads for years, so I don't give it much thought. I trust myself to judge when it's safe and I've got years of evidence to draw on. However, I was crossing a busy road with my daughter recently and it got me thinking about risks and confidence. My daughter is still getting used to crossing roads when there isn't a pelican crossing and it's scary for her, especially when it's crossroads....

What happens when a client asks, "Tell me what to do?" In this blog, confidence coach Gemma Cousins explores the power dynamics within coaching, the temptation to give advice and why lasting confidence comes from trusting your own thinking. Discover how coaching supports self-awareness, self-trust and personal growth by creating space for reflection, curiosity and meaningful change rather than offering quick fixes or ready-made answers.

The young people who could probably benefit from support are often already feeling so stretched that the idea of adding anything else feels too much.