Rediscover the Strength You Already Carry
Jewel Holly Ware is the creator of Own Your Gumption™ and works with leaders and professionals to strengthen how they think, respond, and move forward, especially in moments that matter most.
Through speaking, coaching, and practical tools, she helps people access greater clarity, confidence, and resilience so they can navigate challenges, make intentional choices, and move forward with purpose.
Author • Speaker • Coach
What Is Gumption?
The word gumption originated in Scotland and first appeared in writing around 1719. Originally, it referred to common sense, practical understanding, and sound judgment. Over time, its meaning expanded to include courage, initiative, resourcefulness, and determination.
Own Your Gumption™ builds on that history by recognizing gumption not as one isolated quality, but as a set of inner capacities we already possess and can learn to access more intentionally.
Nineteen contributors share powerful stories, practical insights, and meaningful language tools designed to help readers strengthen resilience, shift perspective, and move forward with confidence.
Through a thoughtfully curated collection of power phrases and reflective essays, this book invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the strength you already possess. Each power phrase serves as a practical reminder that the words we choose can influence our perspective, shape our response to life’s challenges, and help us move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with personal or professional challenges and is looking for ways to address, if not resolve.
B Cline
Gumption's collection of insightful essays left me feeling inspired and empowered. It sparked even more courage to take positive action and grow.
V Graves
The thread between the stories is that they all explore gumption and how we navigate life’s challenges.
This is an inspiring book that can be read in its entirety or picked up when needing an affirmation or inspiration
K Baldus
Gumption is a god-send for everyone who gets this book
.The essays, affirmations and provocative questions energizes every person to act, unabashedly, with gumption.
With her first book, Jewel Ware has made a splash.
R Schout
Ways To Work With Me
Speaking
Practical, engaging sessions that help audiences strengthen clarity, courage, and resilience.
Coaching
Thoughtful, structured support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Resources
Tools and insights to help you strengthen your mindset and take meaningful action.
“Every day you get a lesson or a blessing. Sometimes both“
–Jewel
A GUMPTION POWER PHRASE
You don’t have to wait for ideal conditions to make progress.