Attitude Quote by Esther McVey
“Sometimes, for girls, it's about building confidence and giving them a can-do attitude. It's seeing role models, people like yourselves, doing those jobs and achieving them, just to say, 'I can do that.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Empowerment Conference, 2014
Confidence grows when people see others like them succeed, inspiring a belief they can also achieve similar goals.
In simple terms: Seeing role models builds confidence.
Key Takeaway
Show diverse role models.
Themes
confidence
empowerment
role models
gender equality
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
motivational
educational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- STEM outreach
- leadership training
- media representation
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
social learning
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who inspires you most and why?
- How can you become a role model for others?
A Different Perspective
If role models are limited, confidence gains may be uneven.
