100 DAYS TO GO: HOW WILL YOU FINISH 2025?

It’s hard to believe there are only 100 days left of 2025. One hundred days may not sound like much, but it’s more than enough time to shift gears, create momentum, and set yourself up for success, not just for the remainder of the year, but for the one ahead.

When we hit milestones like this, we’re often tempted to look back and measure what we didn’t achieve. The goals we left unfinished. The promises we broke to ourselves. The opportunities we let pass by. But instead of dwelling on what’s behind us, what if we asked a different question?

How can I use these last 100 days to step into my power and finish the year with confidence? 

THE POWER OF A RESET

There’s something liberating about milestones. They give us permission to pause, reset, and recalibrate. When I was a CEO, I used to think of them as natural checkpoints. Moments to stop and ask myself and my team: What’s working? What’s not? What can we do differently to get back on track?

You don’t need a new year, a new quarter, or even a new month to make a change. You just need a decision. And with 100 days left, you have a window of opportunity to make those decisions with clarity and intent.

CONFIDENCE: THE FUEL THAT DRIVES MOMENTUM

The truth is, it’s not time that holds us back, it’s doubt. Too often we let fear, hesitation, or the voice of the inner critic stop us from taking the next step. We tell ourselves we’ll wait for the perfect moment, for things to calm down, for the timing to feel right.

But confidence isn’t about waiting for conditions to be perfect. Confidence is about trusting yourself enough to move forward, even when things feel uncertain. It’s about choosing courage over comfort. And when you act with confidence, momentum follows.

That’s why I call confidence the ultimate superpower. It gives you the wings to take flight, to stop playing small, to silence self-doubt, and to create the opportunities you’ve been holding back on. 

MY SUPERPOWER: KINDNESS IN ACTION

For me, confidence has always worked hand in hand with kindness. Kindness is my true superpower. It’s how I led for over a decade as a CEO, and it’s how I choose to live my life today.

Kindness in leadership doesn’t mean being soft or avoiding tough decisions. It means leading with empathy, compassion, and humanity, while still having the confidence to make bold moves, drive results, and inspire change.

When you combine confidence with kindness, you not only elevate yourself, you empower everyone around you. You create cultures where people feel valued, safe to contribute, and motivated to perform at their best.

100 DAYS OF POSSIBILITY

So, what could the last 100 days of 2025 look like if you stepped into your confidence and activated your superpower?

Here are three reflections to guide you:

1. Revisit Your Intentions

What did you hope to achieve this year, personally or professionally, that still matters to you? Choose one or two things that feel aligned and important, and commit to taking small, consistent steps toward them.

2. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

We often get caught up in needing everything to be flawless before we begin. But the truth is, imperfect action builds momentum. Ask yourself: What’s one step I can take today that will move me closer to where I want to be by year’s end?

3. Lead With Your Superpower

What makes you uniquely you? Maybe it’s resilience, creativity, empathy, or problem-solving. For me, it’s kindness. Whatever it is for you, bring it to the forefront over these final 100 days. Use it as a filter for your decisions, actions, and conversations.

WHY THE NEXT 100 DAYS MATTER

The way you finish the year sets the tone for how you start the next one. Imagine walking into 2026 not weighed down by what you didn’t do, but energized by the progress you made, the confidence you built, and the impact you created.

These last 100 days aren’t just a countdown, they’re a launchpad. A chance to prove to yourself that you can rewrite your story, overcome self-doubt, and step boldly into your future.

A FINAL THOUGHT

When I look back on my journey, from starting out in retail at 16 to leading two of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands as CEO, and now as an author, mentor, and speaker, I see one common thread. Confidence was always the key to moving forward. Not because I had all the answers, but because I was willing to take the next step.

And kindness was the compass that kept me grounded.

So, as you reflect on the year that’s been and the 100 days still to come, ask yourself:

What would be possible if I stopped playing small and chose confidence today?

The truth is, you already have everything you need within you.

These next 100 days are your chance to prove it to yourself, and to step into 2026 not just as a leader, but as the most confident version of you.

With gratitude, Colleen Callander

 Colleen Callander | Award-Winning CEO | Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker | Founder-Mentor Me Women | Business Consultant | Board Advisor

📧 colcallander@gmail.com 🌐 colleencallander.com.au

Colleen's new book The Power Of Confidence – Out Jan 2026