How Small Daily Decisions Build Confidence
Ev Foster · January 25, 2026
Interview with Ev Foster
Podcast: She Talks Confidence Podcast
January 25, 2026 · 27 min
In this episode, "How Small Daily Decisions Build Confidence," we shine a light on the quiet power of everyday choices and how they shape our self-belief over time. Host Tony Dufresne, PhD sits down with special guest Ev Foster —entrepreneur, leadership mentor, and author of…
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About Ev Foster
Author of Change Starts with Choice and Leader of Keller Williams Scotland
Author Change Starts With ChoiceOperating Principal Keller Williams ScotlandScotland Champion Women in Estate AgencyAgents Together mentor Supports new estate agents entering the industry
Ev Foster’s work is grounded in a simple but demanding idea: meaningful change begins with a choice—and most people have lost confidence in their ability to make one and stand by it.
That insight didn’t come from theory. It emerged through years of working closely with people who looked capable on the outside but felt quietly stuck on the inside. Through her professional career, including heading up Keller Williams in Scotland, Ev worked with people expected to make decisions under pressure. What she noticed again and again was that the problem usually wasn’t a lack of motivation or insight—it was a breakdown in self-trust. When people stop believing their decisions will hold, they hesitate, outsource their choices, or stay frozen.
Change Starts With Choice grew out of that observation. Rather than focusing on dramatic reinvention or rigid frameworks, Ev’s work centers on rebuilding decision-making from the inside out. The approach is practical and deliberately small: guided prompts, daily micro-moves, and tools that help people notice where they’re avoiding choice—and how to step back into agency without needing everything to be clear first.
To deepen this work, Ev is currently studying toward a Master Diploma in Intuitive Psychology, with graduation expected in mid-2026.
About this episode
In this episode, "How Small Daily Decisions Build Confidence," we shine a light on the quiet power of everyday choices and how they shape our self-belief over time.
Host Tony Dufresne, PhD sits down with special guestEv Foster—entrepreneur, leadership mentor, and author of "Change Starts with Choice." Ev Foster shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming life’s challenges, from pivotal family moments and business setbacks to the reinvention she experienced as a mother of four. Through her story, Ev Foster reveals how focusing on tiny, daily decisions can lead to dramatic personal transformation.
Top Takeaways from the Episode:
Start with Small, Repeatable Decisions:
Big goals can feel intimidating, but real change comes from consistent, bite-sized actions like getting up earlier, breathing deeply, or making that one phone call you’ve been putting off. These small wins add up to greater confidence and momentum over time.
Trust Your Intuition, Not External Validation:
Building confidence means learning to listen to your gut feeling and making choices based on what feels right internally, rather than constantly seeking advice or reassurance from others.
A Simple Evening Ritual to Strengthen Self-Trust:
Ev Foster’s two-minute routine at the end of each day helps you recognize your accomplishments, celebrate what you’re proud of, and reinforce a positive, empowered mindset fueling more confident decisions tomorrow.
Whether you’re navigating career changes, relationship challenges, or simply hoping to strengthen your everyday self-belief, this episode is packed with actionable insights and the reminder that you don’t need dramatic, overnight change. It all begins with your next small choice.
Connect with Ev Foster:
Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: Search “Ev Foster”
Book: Change Starts with Choice (available on Amazon)
Connect with Tony Dufresne, PhD:
Website: theconfidencedoc.com
Email: tony@theconfidencedoc.com
Listen now and discover how the small choices you make today can build the confidence you need for a brighter tomorrow!
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