Courage Gap

Do you hold back from speaking up, taking risks, or pursuing what you really want?

That hesitation—the space between knowing and doing—is the courage gap.

In this book, bestselling author of You’ve Got This! Margie Warrell delivers a practical, research-backed guide to overcoming fear, self-doubt, and impostor syndrome so you can lead, decide, and act with confidence.

Blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-world leadership coaching experience, Warrell reveals a powerful 5-step roadmap to help you rewire self-protective habits, silence your inner critic, and build everyday courage. From boardrooms to personal crossroads, she shows how to transform anxiety into clarity and bold action.

In this book, you will learn how to

• overcome fear of failure and rejection,
• build lasting confidence grounded in science,
• speak up with conviction,
• take smart, courageous risks, and
• close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

For leaders, professionals, and anyone ready to stop playing small, The Courage Gap provides clear strategies to unlock resilience, elevate performance, and step fully into your bravest self.

Fear creates the gap. Courage closes it.