No matter what kind of girl power gusto you’ve got today, not all us were born with the confidence gene. Suzanne Fetting created her company, Absolute Confidence, to help women discover their deepest hidden strengths, their authentic selves, to develop a positive self-image, and gain self-respect. But this isn’t the same cheesy advice you’ll find in the self-help aisle at Barnes and Noble, it’s personalized one-on-one sessions that build upon the talents you already have, so you can start living the confident life you’ve always wanted. As a former fashion model and fashion show producer,
Suzanne teaches women how to boost their confidence – and their height – with her unique and fun High Heel Appeal classes and DVDs. Here, she shares how an injury and job loss allowed her to launch her business and begin living her dream life.
What are your top five tips on how women can build their confidence?
Spend time every day with confident people that you admire. You will be inspired by their strength, attitude and energy. It’s infectious! Also, get to know your authentic self. Having self-awareness is the first component of confidence. Knowing and understanding all aspects of yourself including your values, beliefs, skills, talents, gifts, passions, goals, as well as your weaknesses and faults.
What inspired you to open your business?
When the idea first came to me to start my own business as a Confidence Coach four years ago, I was unsure how I was actually going to do it. I just knew and believed with my entire heart and soul, that this was my purpose in life. I had a huge desire to start my business, and inspire and empower women all over the world. I always believed that women needed to learn about authentic confidence, and I was someone who could do it. I was constantly thinking about, and envisioning what I was going to do as a Confidence Coach and how I was going to do it.
Then after suffering a devastating knee injury while on holiday two years ago, I was forced into unexpected downtime requiring time off work, which ultimately resulted in the loss of my “dream job.” As a result, I chose to start working on my business as a Confidence Coach. I had accumulated a lot of information, done a lot of writing over the previous couple of years, and all of a sudden I had nothing but time to develop an exciting and unique business.
When I initially started researching my business idea, I spoke with as many women as I could, everywhere I travelled. I noticed two consistent responses:
1) All of the women I spoke with agreed that regardless of their age, race, appearance, or level of success, they could use some help improving their self-confidence and self-esteem.
2) I repeatedly heard people saying that this unusual business would not be successful: “I’ve never heard of a Confidence Coach, what the heck is that?” But I always REALLY believed in my business idea and never let anyone else’s opinions or judgments deter me from achieving my goals. I wake up every single day so thankful to be able to do EXACTLY what I was put on this planet to do.
What is your favorite quote?
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
- Henry David Thoreau
What is your favorite go-to destination with your girlfriends?
It’s officially summer now, so my fav destination with girlfriends is the beach! Kits or Spanish Banks.
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