This week’s theme is confidence opens doors. It’s a phrase I don’t just like, I live by it, and I teach it every day in my classroom. As a communication instructor at a community college in Charlotte, NC, I spend a lot of time helping students feel more capable when they present. And here’s what I’ve learned: confidence isn’t something you either “have” or “don’t have.” Confidence is something you build, especially through practice, preparation, and the way you carry yourself