<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sonia Thompson Confidence Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empower Your Confidence, Transform Your Life]]></description><link>https://www.soniathompsonlifecoaching.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:52:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.soniathompsonlifecoaching.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA["The job takes the time it takes"  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before you burn out, read this. There’s something we don’t talk about enough when we talk about high-performing women at work. Discretionary effort. That extra 10%. The thing you give because you care. You stay late. You answer the email. You pick up the problem nobody else has noticed. You check in on your team after a difficult day. You take on just one more thing because you know you can. You make it work. Again. And again. And again. Until your discretionary effort becomes expected...]]></description><link>https://www.soniathompsonlifecoaching.co.uk/post/the-job-takes-the-time-it-takes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaba5c5492c8c41bafb25a5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fecc2b_515ddcce13794b78a1699874a00fefcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sonia Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Confidence: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self doubt can be a formidable barrier, especially for women striving to achieve their goals. It creeps in during moments of uncertainty, whispering that we are not good enough or that we will fail. This pervasive feeling can hinder personal growth, career advancement, and overall happiness. However, overcoming self doubt is not only possible but essential for building confidence. In this post, we will explore practical strategies to help women conquer self doubt and embrace their true...]]></description><link>https://www.soniathompsonlifecoaching.co.uk/post/building-confidence-overcoming-self-doubt-in-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c2a750e6d4656949f1428</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fecc2b_c5ed21586e204dfd8466511c828f6f81~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Morris</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>