Confidence Coaching in NYC —
Support for Low Self-Esteem, Self-Doubt, Performance Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome
A calm, practical approach to help you rebuild confidence, quiet self-doubt, and feel steady and capable again.
Who Confidence Struggles Usually Affect (Especially in NYC Professionals & High Performers)
Confidence issues don’t happen because you’re “not good enough” — they happen when you’ve been carrying too much pressure, too many expectations, or too many comparisons for too long.Common Confidence Patterns in High-Achieving Adults:
the one who looks capable but secretly doubts themselves
the person who can’t recognize their own wins
the overperformer who feels like it’s “never enough”
the one who worries they’ll be “found out”
the person who downplays their strengths
the highly competent person who still feels unsure inside
Confidence challenges often affect people who are:
driven, responsible, and high-achieving
deeply self-aware but overly self-critical
perfectionistic or people-pleasing
emotionally intelligent but hard on themselves
used to being the dependable one
outwardly successful but inwardly uncertain
Common Signs of Low Confidence (Mental, Emotional & Behavioral Patterns)
Confidence challenges often build slowly — they show up not because you’re “not capable,” but because you’ve been carrying too much pressure, too many expectations, or too much self-criticism for too long.You might be experiencing confidence struggles if you’ve noticed:
doubting yourself even when others see you as capable
difficulty recognizing or celebrating your own wins
feeling like your achievements are “never enough”
worrying you’ll be exposed as “not as good as people think”
downplaying your strengths or deflecting compliments
feeling hesitant to speak up, share ideas, or take space
overpreparing, overthinking, or double-checking your work
feeling uncertain in decisions you should feel confident about
being overly sensitive to criticism or perceived mistakes
struggling to trust your abilities, even with proof you’re competent
comparing yourself to others and feeling “behind”
holding yourself to impossible standards
feeling outwardly put-together but inwardly unsure
If these feel familiar, you’re not broken — you’re carrying too much self-pressure. And confidence is rebuildable.
How Confidence Coaching in NYC Helps You Feel Stronger, Clearer & More Self-Assured
Confidence isn’t built by “faking it” — it’s built by understanding what’s been draining your self-belief, strengthening your inner foundation, and developing the psychological tools that help you trust yourself again.Here’s what confidence coaching can help you do:
Understand what’s actually driving your self-doubt
Break the cycles of overthinking, comparison, and second-guessing
Build real self-trust instead of relying on external validation
Recognize and celebrate your strengths without downplaying them
Quiet the inner critic so you can think clearly under pressure
Set boundaries that protect your energy and self-worth
Shift patterns like perfectionism or people-pleasing
Make decisions with clarity instead of fear or hesitation
Reconnect with your competence, confidence, and sense of direction
Confidence coaching is a grounded space to talk honestly, rebuild belief in yourself, and create a way of living that actually supports your growth — without burning you out.
Confidence Coaching vs Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Therapy helps you heal the past.
Confidence coaching helps you change patterns and beliefs in the present.
Therapy is ideal for:
Trauma processing
Long-term emotional wounds
Clinical depression, anxiety, or diagnoses
Confidence coaching is ideal for:
Self-doubt, imposter feelings, and “not good enough” thoughts
Overthinking, comparison, or second-guessing yourself
Lack of clarity or difficulty trusting your decisions
Perfectionism or people-pleasing patterns
Rebuilding self-belief and inner steadiness
Practical confidence tools you can use immediately
If your struggles show up as hesitation, overthinking, low self-trust, or feeling capable but unsure, confidence coaching helps you feel stronger and more grounded — without months of unpacking your past.
Why People Choose Me as Their Anxiety Coach in NYC
Aiden Murtagh — Jay Shetty Success & Life Coach based in NYC
Confidence coaching is a grounded space where you can slow down, hear yourself clearly, and reset patterns that keep you stuck in self-doubt or second-guessing yourself.
Practical: simple, doable steps that build real confidence day-to-day
Emotionally grounded: we address the root patterns behind self-doubt, not just the surface feelings
Identity-based: helping you shift patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or over-responsibility
Supportive but direct: compassion + clarity + concrete action
If you want to feel stronger, more certain, and more confident in yourself again, I can help you get there.
What a Confidence Coaching Session Feels Like
A session with me is a space where you can slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with the part of you that knows you’re capable.Most clients describe it as:
“the first time I’ve understood what’s actually been driving my self-doubt”
“grounding, clarifying, and centering”
“direct but supportive — exactly what I needed”
“like someone finally understands what it feels like to hold it all together on the outside but feel unsure inside”
You’ll walk away with emotional clarity, renewed self-belief, and actionable next steps — not more overwhelm.
Aiden Murtagh is a certified Jay Shetty Success & Life Coach based in NYC, specializing in confidence, emotional steadiness, nervous-system–based patterns, and high-achiever psychology. He works with NYC professionals, creatives, and leaders who want to feel more grounded, capable, and self-assured.
Trusted by Thousands Seeking Confidence, Clarity & Emotional Strength
I’m also the creator of Yes Sensei, a top-ranked mindset coaching app helping thousands of people build confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience.If you want daily support between sessions, the app can help you stay grounded, focused, and self-assured.
Confidence Coaching FAQs
Serving clients across New York City — including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx — with both virtual and in-person confidence coaching support.