Believe in Her: Why Girls Need Confidence and How to Cultivate It

by Diljeet Dosanjh Taylor

Imagine a world where every girl and young woman is encouraged to dream a world where they’re unafraid to fail and empowered to pursue their passions. We have the ability to ignite their imaginations and instill the belief that they can achieve anything, and yet so often, we fail to do so. Why?

This isn’t societal, cultural, and gender expectations about a woman’s role in the world are powerful and often hold women back. Their worth is too often tied to their appearance, and they’re expected to conform rather than embrace their true selves. It’s no wonder that countless girls struggle to find their voice, believe in their abilities, and realize their full potential. It's time we changed the narrative.

If you’re raising, teaching, or coaching young girls, you’re probably wondering how to prepare for these challenges. In Believe in Her, Diljeet Dosanjh Taylor draws on her two decades of coaching experience to address questions such

Why do girls struggle with confidence?How can we support girls in challenging and overcoming societal expectations?How can parents, especially fathers, make their daughters feel valued and empowered?What happens when young women start to truly believe in themselves and their potential?The power of belief is girls with dreams become women with vision. No matter what role you play in a young girl’s life, you can help them cultivate more confidence and self-esteem. In Believe in Her, you’ll discover how to lift girls up and inspire them to soar.

Genres: Nonfiction

152 pages, Paperback

Published July 3, 2024

Reviews

[Michelle Jarc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, especially reading this as a girls high school cross country coach. I love the sections about the importance of the father/daughter relationship, how an attitude of gratitude builds confidence, and encouraging & supporting the dreams of your athletes. Highly recommend to anyone who coaches girls or who has a daughter.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly empowering. Diljeet Taylor is the pinnacle of the coaching profession. This book offered me some incredible clarity on how I want to continue to shape my own coaching practice. Fuck yea man. Love empowering and uplifting young women.

[Savannah Condie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ My dad bought this for me a few months ago so I thought I’d give it a try. It had really great chapters and the message overall is great but I felt it was a little repetitive.

[Kelsey Lagunas · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Believe In Her: Why Girls Need Confidence and How to Cultivate It" by Diljeet Dosanjh Taylor is a transformative read that offers both inspiration and practical advice for empowering young girls. Taylor’s book stands out for its insightful exploration of the critical role confidence plays in a girl’s development and success.

The book is a powerful call to action for nurturing self-belief in girls, emphasizing the profound impact that confidence can have on their personal and professional lives. Taylor combines compelling narratives with actionable strategies, making it a valuable resource for parents, educators, and mentors.

What makes "Believe In Her" exceptional is its blend of motivational anecdotes and concrete methods for building self-esteem. Taylor provides readers with practical tools to help girls recognize their strengths, embrace their potential, and overcome societal challenges. The book is not only inspiring but also grounded in a realistic approach to fostering confidence.

In summary, "Believe In Her" is a must-read for anyone invested in supporting the growth of young girls. It delivers powerful messages about the importance of confidence and equips readers with the knowledge to help cultivate it effectively.

[Dallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book seeks more space for women to grow

I really enjoyed hearing ideas from this author about how we can help women grow and find their potential. Our society has not fostered that well, and now it is faltering in fostering the potential of all people. The ideas presented here are valuable in creating space for women and men to evaluate, set goals and become who they want to be. Without the space in our mind, hearts, and society to do this, or maybe be this, most people fail without having had a chance. And then as a society we find ourselves not progressing and moving forward because of our stagnant hopes, dreams and aspirations. Finding ourselves at a loss, and indeed lost.
Well worth reading and even more worth doing.

[Hanna Nez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a good book to read if you’re raising a daughter. It highlighted key areas parents and teachers need to focus on in order to help girls grow up happy, successful, and feeling loved. It focused a lot on not only teaching girls how to find dreams but also how to cultivate them. I looked back on my own life and saw how the points taught in this book were or weren’t used in my life to help me achieve my goals. Like most self help books it was a little wordy and repetitive but the author has an incredible backstory that gave her a lot of credibility. I think every mom and dad should read this book if you have a daughter!

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid three stars for a fine, if mostly fluffy book.

Coach Taylor is well-known as an excellent running coach, and I’ve often wanted to learn more about her “secret sauce” as a high-performing coach. This book gets into her mindset a bit (in the parts I most enjoyed, at least) but is mostly a lot of fluff about beliefs and dreams.

There are some good points about mentorship and relationship modeling. I also appreciated her citations when discussing puberty and biological differences between girls and boys.

Mostly, this could’ve been a 500-word article and didn’t need to be a 120-page book. It was fine but just that - fine.

[Jami Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved so much of this book. It makes me want to do and be better for the girls around me. The only part I didn't love was the premise that the most important relationship for a young girl is with her dad. It feels like, again, I'm hearing that a man's role is more important than a woman's. The rest of the book didn't feel that way though and I really loved so many thoughts and ideas.

[Maddy Morgado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick but insightful read! Chapter 5-Conclusion had great thoughts/metaphors/quotes/steps for actions to take in order to cultivate confidence.

[Michaelanne]

I really admire Coach Taylor and all that she does at BYU. She is an incredible coach and mentor. I enjoyed reading her thoughts on mentorship and learning more about her background.