What are the differences between courage and confidence, and why does it matter? Let’s first address the differences: Courage is linked to fear and anxiety, whereas confidence is linked to peace + happiness. Courage requires action. Confidence is a state of being. To help illustrate both of these, I’ll use a recent (unfortunate) event involving...Read More
I can’t think of anything original to say! Who would listen to me? Believing that you must be the one human on the face of the planet with something wholly original to say is egotistical. This thinking kills dreams and innovation. It crushes confidence and creativity. It has stopped many people from speaking their truth....Read More
Breast Cancer Chronicle #1 Below is one of the first videos I shared on my breast cancer journey. I was diagnosed on October 19, 2021, just one day after my 30th wedding anniversary. “Happy Anniversary…you’ve got cancer!” I was in shock, of course. But quickly bounced out of it to the information gathering, information sharing,...Read More
Inspired by the movie La La Land, Rebecca P. Murray invites two other talented females to create a three-woman show during the pandemic. In spite of audience challenges, they decide the show must go on. And it does.Read More
The other day, I shared with my mother how ‘nervous’ I felt before a recent high-stakes presentation. She was genuinely surprised to hear this and remarked, “YOU? Nervous? The Confidence Lady?” I laughed and replied, “I ALWAYS get nervous. That’s how I know I’m ready.” And it’s true. “If I weren’t nervous,” I said, “I’d...Read More
I’ve always said that I learn so much more in moments where things don’t turn out as I’d hoped or anticipated. These moments of ‘defeat’ have shown up as feelings of shock, anger, sadness, disbelief, self-doubt, and shame; a smorgasbord of negative feelings that can take a while to sort themselves out. However, over the...Read More
I can still recall the first time I saw The Sound of Music. My dad took me to see it at our local movie theater. I sat spellbound as I was swept away through music and story. My future was clear. I wanted to be Julie Andrews. The next day I hopped over our back...Read More
How do You Improve Your Virtual Image? Having a stellar virtual image is no longer optional. Professionals in all industries and niches must view their digital presence as a cornerstone asset in their life. These days, the way people perceive you or your company image often plays a significant role in whether they choose to...Read More
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