January had a theme. Not the forced “new year, new you” kind. Not the polished Instagram affirmation kind. But something deeper. Something that kept surfacing in conversations, in content, in reflection: Confidence. Confidence is an interesting word for me. Years ago, someone in a formal support and coaching role told me I “lacked confidence.” This was someone I was encouraged to trust. Someone positioned as part of my development. And yet, rather than strengthening my belie