Have you ever wondered if your definition of success is really yours—or if it’s been shaped by family, culture, or what others expect?

In this episode, I’ll take you through my journey from living by my mom’s idea of success to finding what truly matters to me.

For a long time, I chased titles, promotions, and outside approval. But without a clear, personal sense of success, I felt stuck and unsure of myself.

Today, I’ll guide you through a simple core values exercise to help you uncover what success means for YOU.

Identify Your Core Value Worksheet

We’ll look at moments when you felt joy, pride, and fulfillment and use these to identify three key values that reflect what truly matters to you.

With these values in mind, you’ll be able to make choices that feel right for you, building confidence that lasts and isn’t shaken by others’ expectations.

By the end, you’ll have a powerful tool to help you set your own path to success. Join me as we take this critical and meaningful step toward Grounded Confidence.

• Coco Duan helps Successful yet Self-Doubting women leaders build their Grounded Confidence to become unstoppable in achieving their goals
• For VIP step-by-step systematic support, apply for Coco's "Build Your Grounded Confidence" VIP coaching program here. She'll be in touch to invite you to a discovery call.
• Please feel free to email her at Coco@CocoDuanCoaching.com with any questions or feedback.

In this episode, I dive into the powerful connection between how you live, look, and feel, revealing how your physical state directly impacts your grounded confidence.

Today, I’m sharing my journey of physical transformation to show how building a strong connection with your body can shape your confidence. I used to struggle with constant breakouts, exhaustion, and insecurity despite trying every product and method out there. It wasn’t until I started prioritizing sleep, nourishing my body, and reducing stress that I noticed a real change—not just in my skin, but in how I felt about myself.

Through practical insights and personal experiences, I’ll explain why how you look is more than skin-deep—it reflects how you live. If you’re a successful yet self-doubting woman looking to feel unstoppable, this episode will inspire you to make small, meaningful changes to live better, look better, and feel more confident in every area of life.

Challenge: What small change can you make this week to live better?

If you haven’t already, hit subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Let's build grounded confidence together!

Resources on women's health and strength training:

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity

Why Building Muscle is Key to Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

• Coco Duan helps Successful yet Self-Doubting women leaders build their Grounded Confidence to become unstoppable in achieving their goals
• For VIP step-by-step systematic support, apply for Coco's "Build Your Grounded Confidence" VIP coaching program here. She'll be in touch to invite you to a discovery call.
• Please feel free to email her at Coco@CocoDuanCoaching.com with any questions or feedback.

"Have you ever been told not to be a quitter? That mentality kept me stuck in things that no longer served me for way too long. It used to be so hard for me to let go, to the point where I stayed in a soul-sucking corporate career for 20 years, a dysfunctional marriage for 12, and even kept going to a dentist I didn’t like for two years. Why was it so hard to walk away? I finally realized it was because I was more worried about what others would think than about how I truly felt.

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my most recent experience with quitting – and why it felt so liberating. I joined a networking group that seemed perfect on the surface, but soon realized it wasn’t right for me. This time, I didn’t hold on out of fear of being labeled a 'quitter.' Instead, I checked in with how I felt and what truly mattered to me, and I made the decision to walk away.

Key Takeaways for you:

1. Connect with Yourself First – Take a moment to tune into how you truly feel about your situation physically, emotionally, and mentally.

2. Clarify What Truly Matters to You – Understand your values and priorities; they’ll guide you in deciding what’s worth your time and energy.

3. Let Go of 'What Will They Think?' – Shift the focus from external opinions to what truly aligns with your goals and inner peace.

4. Trust Your Decision – If a choice brings you relief and clarity, it’s a sign you’re on the right path.

5. This is a Practice - This process of reprogramming and building your Grounded Confidence takes practice and repetition.

6. Be Kind to Yourself - when things get hard, but don't give up.

This episode is for you if you're on the fence about something. Listen in, and let’s explore what it truly means to quit with confidence."

• Coco Duan helps Successful yet Self-Doubting women leaders build their Grounded Confidence to become unstoppable in achieving their goals
• For VIP step-by-step systematic support, apply for Coco's "Build Your Grounded Confidence" VIP coaching program here. She'll be in touch to invite you to a discovery call.
• Please feel free to email her at Coco@CocoDuanCoaching.com with any questions or feedback.