Nick Ronald

31/10/2026

Confidence is built, not born! 🧠

Have you ever held yourself back because you were afraid of getting it wrong, being judged, or not being good enough?

You're not alone. We've all had moments when self-doubt has stopped us from taking that next step.

But here's something I want you to remember…

Confidence doesn't come from waiting until you're ready. It comes from taking action even when you feel nervous.

Every time you speak up in a meeting, try something new, share your opinion, or face a fear, you're building confidence.

You don't need to be perfect.
You don't need to have all the answers.
You don't need everyone to approve of you.

You just need to be willing to take that first step. 👣

🧠 Here are 3 simple ways to build your confidence today:

✅ 1. Change your inner dialogue. Stop telling yourself, "I can't do this." Start asking, "What if I can?"

✅ 2. Take one small action. Don't wait for a massive breakthrough. Do one thing today that pushes you slightly outside your comfort zone.

✅ 3. Celebrate your progress. Stop comparing your chapter one to someone else's chapter twenty. Recognise how far you've already come.

Remember, confidence isn't about never feeling afraid. It's about learning that you can move forward despite your fear.

💡 Your mindset shapes your actions, and your actions shape your future.

So, here's my challenge to you:

👉 What's ONE thing you've been putting off because of self-doubt?

Make today the day you take that first small step.

Tell me in the comments: What's one thing you'll do this week to build your confidence?

If you're ready to stop letting self-doubt hold you back and start building a stronger, more confident mindset, follow my page for more practical mindset tips and inspiration.

31/10/2026

Improv comedy skills are a great skill to add to your communication skills toolbelt. Thinking on the spot and answering any question calmly, confidently and without hesitation is a skill for life, that will elevate your public speaking skills

In Toastmasters, we do this through doing Table Topics. In comedy or acting, we do it by practising our improv skills.

09/10/2026

🚀 STOP WAITING TO FEEL READY!

How many opportunities have you missed because you were waiting to feel confident?

“I’ll do it when I feel ready.”
“What if I fail?”
“What will people think?”

Sound familiar? 🤔

Here’s the truth: Confidence comes from taking action, not waiting for the perfect moment.

For much of my life, I was a shy introvert. Public speaking didn’t come naturally to me. But through Toastmasters, practice, and stepping outside my comfort zone, I developed the confidence to stand up and speak in front of others.

I didn’t wait until I felt ready. I started, learned, and grew along the way.

💡 Remember these three things:

✅ You don't have to be perfect to begin.
✅ You can feel nervous and still be brave.
✅ Every small step builds confidence and self-belief.

Think about something you've been putting off because you don't feel ready.

Maybe it's starting a business, speaking up, meeting new people, or pursuing a dream.

Ask yourself: “What's the smallest step I can take TODAY?”

Don't wait until next week. Don't wait until you feel confident.

Take action first. Let confidence catch up! 💪

💬 CHALLENGE: What's one thing you've been waiting to feel ready for? Share it in the comments!

I'm Nick Ronald, your Confidence Mindset Coach. Follow me for more tips on confidence, mindset, personal growth, and public speaking.

02/09/2026

Excited to get my article; 'Five Mindset Shifts Every First-Time Leader Needs to Make' pubished in the respectedBrainz magazine: '

Nobody warns you that becoming a leader means unlearning everything that made you good at your job.

The skills that got you promoted. Being the one with the answers, doing the work yourself, staying in control of every detail are often the exact things holding you back once you're leading others.

First-time leadership isn't a title change. It's an identity change.
In my latest piece for Brainz Magazine, I break down the five mindset shifts every new leader needs to make, from "having the answers" to asking better questions, from control to trust, and beyond.

If you've recently stepped into a leadership role or you're about to, this one's for you.

https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/five-mindset-shifts-every-first-time-leader-needs-to-make

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24/08/2026

Great to be speaking about Club Success Plans at the Division C Toastmasters Club Officer Training leadership event.

06/07/2026

Lovely to perform in an adaptation of the play; The Welkin with my fellow actors as Part of the Bare Bones Drama group, on stage at the Chickenshed theatre on Sunday.

06/07/2026

Proud to be part of the Toastmasters District 92 District Executive Committee for 2026-2027.

10/06/2026

You meet all types on the commute to work. Met this very friendly hairy fella on the underground this morning. He was sitting next to me and I could help but smile.




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20/05/2026

We have to be comfortable being uncomfortable to truly allow ourselves the opportunity to develop our confident resilient growth success mindset.

Take some risks, step out of our comfort zone and trust in our own talent and ability.

We will often achieve more in uncomfortable situations than we ever can in our safe comfort zones.

Watch my TikTok video post on this:
https://www.tiktok.com//video/7641873557697432854

18/05/2026