Courageous Action Toolkit
You’ve made it this far – which means you’re not just reading about confidence, you’re building it. This Toolkit is your next step.
It’s a collection of practical, downloadable tools to support your journey. Everything here is designed to help you put the ideas from Courageous Action into practice – to move from intention to action, one small step at a time.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Guided audio practices to calm your body and steady your mind
- Breathing and grounding technique videos
- Printable worksheets to support reflection and progress tracking
- Confidence-boosting checklists and resources you can use again and again
This Toolkit is just for readers of Courageous Action, and it’s here to help you take action in your real, everyday life – whether that means breathing through nerves before a meeting, preparing to speak up, or celebrating your progress out loud.
Browse. Download. Try one small thing today. Your confidence is built through action – and you’ve already begun.
A 5-minute calming body scan to help you release tension and reset your nervous system.
This practice gently guides your attention through the body, softening areas of tightness and bringing you back to a state of balance. Use it before a meeting, presentation or big conversation to steady your breath, calm your nerves and arrive with a centred presence.
Featured in Chapter 5.
A quick, effective breathing technique to calm your nerves fast – especially helpful when you're already in the spotlight.
Introduced in Chapter 4.
Use this rhythmic 4x4 breathing technique to regulate your nervous system and focus your attention.
Featured in Chapter 4.
A high-energy playlist to boost your mood, motivation and vocal energy before speaking or showing up in a bold way.
Curated to lift your state, sharpen your focus and help you step into the room with presence and impact.
Recommended in Chapter 5.
A 4-minute guided visualisation to mentally prepare for a moment where you want to feel clear, present and grounded.
This practice helps you slow down, centre yourself and picture success, so you step into your moment with calm clarity and confidence.
Practiced in Chapter 5.
A practical checklist of questions to ask before speaking at a new venue, covering tech, stage setup, audience layout and more.
Designed to help you feel calm, prepared and in control.
Mentioned in Chapter 7.
Stay motivated and track your progress with this simple weekly reflection page.
A gentle nudge to keep showing up, notice your wins and keep momentum as you build confidence step by step.
Inspired by the optional practice in Appendix A.
A menu of real-life, confidence-building actions organised by situation and difficulty level.
From speaking up in a meeting to celebrating yourself publicly, each action is designed to stretch your comfort zone step by step. Choose one that fits your moment, take action, and reflect on what you learn, building confidence through practice, not perfection.
Originally featured in Appendix A.
A 6-minute guided visualisation to mentally rehearse your upcoming courageous action.
This exercise helps you vividly picture yourself succeeding. By engaging your senses, you train both mind and body to respond with calm, clarity and confidence, so when the real moment arrives, it already feels familiar.
Recommended in Chapter 8.