Today’s episode is a celebratory one. As well as catching you up on my news, I have a big birthday this week and want to share some of my favourite life lessons as I hit the big 50! I also have a really big announcement about the podcast so make sure you listen to the end. Join my mailing list here to stay in touch and here about the new podcast ht…

We’re celebrating reaching 60 episodes with a round up of useful resources and advice to help inspire confidence and joyful living. Helping us to believe in ourselves and live with intention so that we make the most of the opportunities that life presents us with. In this episode I share: two books that I’ve found really helpful over the last coupl…

In this episode I’m opening up a conversation around menopause and confidence. It’s a topic that I’ve been speaking about a lot in my personal life and work but we haven’t touched on here. I asked myself why? Why have I not talked about something that has coloured my daily life for the last 18 months and is still causing me daily difficulties? It’s…

This episode explores the very common experience of having a huge confidence wobble when we start a new role. It’s one of those things that is really common but when it’s happening to us we feel like we’re the only one going through it and if we’re not careful we’re undermining and second guessing ourselves at every step. In this episode we’ll expl…

This episode, I delve into the topic of introversion, which is often misunderstood. Being an introvert myself, I can relate to the confusion surrounding this trait, and I've noticed that many of my clients also identify as introverts. Unfortunately, society tends to view introversion negatively and often implies that extroversion is the only path t…

Today’s topic is something that comes up regularly in my work with women and is a very real cause of lack of self-confidence and self-belief – imposter syndrome. In this episode we explore: What imposter syndrome is The different ways it manifests and affects us Five ways we can deal with it effectively My lovely client whose story I share booked h…

This episode we’re considering whether or not we’re surrounding ourselves with the right people to support us in having the happy and fulfilling life we desire. In this episode we’ll consider Why it matters so much What we mean by the right people How to deal with the wrong people and What we can do to make sure that we surround ourselves with the …

This episode goes live the day after International Women’s Day and as a coach specialising in helping women with their confidence I wanted to focus particularly on women this episode. The theme for this year’s celebration of International Women’s day is embracing equality by, amongst other things, celebrating women forging change, by elevating the …

Over the last fifty plus episodes we’ve covered lots of topics to help us lead happier, more confident lives so it surprised me when I realised that we have never talked about today’s topic – self-worth. We’ve covered topics related to it but never looked at it on its own so that’s what we’re going to do today. Why? Because in my work with a counse…

This episode we are focusing on the importance of fun to a happy and healthy life. I was recently asked to consider how I could bring more fun into my life and realised that I was slightly stumped by the question. I struggled to identify how and when I allow myself to have fun. And as usual that got me thinking and noticing, and here we are with an…

This time of year can be hard. Christmas is behind us and it seems a long way off until the clocks go forward and the days begin to get noticeably warmer and lighter. Decades ago a travel company came up with the gimmick of calling the third Monday in January blue Monday – supposedly the most miserable Monday of the year. Gimmick or not I know a lo…

Not only have we reached 50 episodes, but it’s also our second podiversary! 50 episodes feels like a significant achievement that deserves to be marked and celebrated. In this episode, I’m going to remind you of some of the quick, easy but effective confidence boosters that we’ve explored over the last two years, signposting some great episodes alo…

Like it or not, we are all changing all of the time but sometimes it takes a big life event – good or bad – or perhaps a big birthday – one with a zero on the end, for us to take stock and acknowledge that change and what it means for our life. In this episode I will share some of my learnings about change and ways that we can learn to embrace it e…

What can we do in the moment when we’re having a bad day? We all have bad days. Sometimes because of external factors and sometimes for no apparent reason – we just feel like we’ve got out of the wrong side of bed and can’t put our finger on why our mood is low and it feels like the world is out to get us. But there are things that we can do about …

In this episode we’re exploring the power of play to light us up. It’s the beginning of November. The clocks have gone back and the nights are well and truly drawing in and I know that I’m not alone in being tempted to withdraw and hibernate as the weather worsens and the light retreats. But while I know that rest is important and I’m all for a bit…

In August I celebrated nine years of self-employment. It has been nine years since I listened to my inner wisdom and made the leap from employment to working for myself. And it was a big leap. I was sick of redundancies and layoffs and wanted to take back control. As I reflected on those nine years, I realised that I've learnt a lot of confidence l…

It’s October and so it’s breast cancer awareness month and I thought it would be a good opportunity to share my learnings from being diagnosed and treated. What has this got to do with confidence? More than you would think- I promise you. This episode we’ll talk about the importance of checking your breasts monthly and the five lessons I learnt tha…

There is so much more to faith than religious faith. Choosing faith over fear can transform our relationships with life's challenges and make us more resilient. In This Episode You Will Learn: - That there is so much more to faith than religious faith - How choosing faith over fear can transform our relationship with life’s challenges - How having …

This episode I’m diving straight in with a challenging question for us all – are you being truly you? Are you being the you that you really want to be or the you that you think is expected of you by family, friends, colleagues, society? I’m asking because I realised during my many weeks of enforced convalescence that I’m not. What You’ll Learn in T…

This episode we’re exploring the benefits of slowing down. We can choose to slow down at any time of year but often the things that can be done at any time can end up being done at no time. In other words they just don’t happen. I hope that this exploration of the many benefits of slowing down will encourage you to consciously decide to take steps …

This episode we are dealing with overwhelm. There is so much of it around at the moment and when we are feeling overwhelmed it can be difficult to see a way out. In this episode I will share six methods you can use to deal with overwhelm today. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you should let go of some of the things on your to do lists - …

I want to share 4 books that have enriched my life and made me think about what it takes to be happy and content. Since there are lots of little gems on my blog to help you to grow confidence, clarity and courage in very concrete ways, I'll also point you to some of my own writing. My Blogs: - It’s the little transformations that make a massive dif…

This episode is all about letting go of the limiting beliefs we all carry around with us, and replacing them with empowering ones. We carry around beliefs like: - I’m shy - I never finish anything - I’m not clever - I’m boring - I’m not creative - I’m really bad at public speaking - I’m no good in a crisis And they disempower us. They hold us back.…

This episode is all about the importance of forgiving yourself. The theme was prompted by a Guardian headline. It quoted the journalist John Simpson saying, “Like most men, I am amazingly good at forgiving myself.” And that really got me thinking about myself and the women in my life. Are we amazingly good at forgiving ourselves? Are you? In This E…

This is the second part of the episode about cultivating self-esteem. In Part 1 we learnt: - What self-esteem is - The signs of low self-esteem - How to tackle negative self-talk - The importance of speaking about yourself positively - The power of compliments and the importance of accepting themI hope that you've begun to put these things into pra…

This episode we're tackling how to cultivate self-esteem. This is such a big topic that I've split it in two parts. But don't worry, you'll end this episode with concrete ways you can begin to grow your self-esteem now - you don't have to wait for Part 2 to get started!In this episode you will learn: - What self-esteem is - The signs of low self-es…

This episode we are exploring values. I'm a great believer that by living a life that is fully aligned with our values we can be happier and more confident. But, how many of us really stop and think about what our values are and which are most important to us?This episode will help you to answer those questions. What You Will Learn:- What we mean w…

Instead of “fake it till you make it”, I prefer “act the way you want to feel”. That way I'm not pretending or faking anything, it's still the real me, not me pretending to be something I'm not, or trying to be like someone else. So how do we manage this? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - When and how to soothe your inner critic - How to pract…

Today I’m talking about what your envy can teach you. By envy, I don't mean the potentially destructive feelings of jealousy. I'm talking about the feelings of discontent that envy throws up. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How extremely uncomfortable emotion of envy can show you what you want - Why you should examine your feelings of envy w…

Do you tell yourself and others that you're a people pleaser? I hear people equate being people pleaser to being a nice person, a decent friend, a kind person, a loving, caring human being. All of these are lovely things, but I would argue that you can be every one of those things without having to label yourself as a people pleaser. What You Will …

I'm a great believer in owning up to my mistakes and making a genuine and heartfelt apology if I've hurt someone, done something wrong or let someone down. I'm also a great believer in manners, but why then have I called this episode “Is it time to stop saying sorry”? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to use guilt in a constructive way - W…

In this episode I want to talk about an action that has helped me immensely over the last few years to build the life that I desire; a life where I take action that builds confidence and is fully aligned with my values. That action is setting my intention or word for the year. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How setting an intention for a wh…

This is a very special episode, as it's the first birthday of the podcast. Today I'd like to share what I've loved and what I've learned, and remind you of some of the things that we've learned together. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you need to start before you're ready - The value of taking action to build confidence - Delegation is …

Today we're going to talk about the importance of enjoying the journey. So often we can't wait to hit our goals, but we barely take a moment to enjoy our journey and to celebrate it before we start thinking about the next thing. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to find ways to be happy now - Why you need to remind yourself of everything y…

When we are resilient, we're able to pick ourselves up from life's inevitable knocks and difficult times when we may naturally be feeling less than positive. So what, actually, is resilience? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What resilience is not - What to do to make sure we become more resilient - Four pillars for building resilience - How …

Positivity is something that we can see and hear about all the time. While I think that being positive is great and has many benefits, there is also a darker side to positivity - a toxic positivity. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What toxic positivity is and why it should be avoided - Why it is essential to allow yourself and others to feel…

This week, I want to talk about acting with courage and the importance of bravery in our lives. I am talking about calculated risk, not being reckless. These are actions like setting boundaries and starting to say no to people, whether at work or home, asking for what they really need rather than pretending everything's all right. What You Will Lea…

Today we're going to dive deep into a topic I raised back in Episode 21 - finding your WHY. Have you ever sat down and really given some thought to why you do what you do and why you want what you want? If you haven't, then of course, I'm going to suggest that you do. And if you have, I'm suggesting that you make sure you've really dug down below t…

It's my birthday this week. For me a birthday is a time to reflect and to celebrate. In this episode we're going to do both. I will remind you of some of the many things we've learned over the last 22 episodes so we can celebrate together. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the question How did you celebrate? often surprises people - The im…

The theme for this episode is how to deal with criticism and praise from others. This is a juicy topic that I am very happy to talk about, as what other people think of us can have a huge impact on our confidence, self-worth and self-esteem. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - how to detach your sense of self-worth and confidence levels from wha…

Whether you've been away this year, or have spent your summer in your own garden or local park, it's often a time when we stop and consider our lives and what we want just like we do over Christmas and New Year's holiday. And as such September feels like the other New Year - a chance for a fresh start. Are you clear about what you want, and what yo…

In this episode, I'm going to share some resources and tips that have helped me and my clients build confidence. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why a book or a walk is powerful when you feel low energy and low mood, whilst your mind is racing - What does rest have to do with confidence? - Why delegating work is such a good investment - The …

This is Episode 3 of a three-part series looking into the type of situations and issues my clients bring to our sessions. Today the focus is on the artists and creatives that have come to me for support. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Where the self-doubt about your right to call yourself a professional comes from - What right you have to c…

In today's episode, we're going to focus on the women who come to me when they're job seeking or looking for a complete change of career. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to face redundancy at work during the pandemic - Allowing yourself to feel the feels, but then choosing to move forward to take control of the situation as much as you c…

This July will be a three episode month, and we'll have a series of three episodes where we dive into the situations and issues that my clients bring to our sessions. Today I want to focus on the women who come to me because they want to feel more confident at work, and there are themes that come up again and again, that I want to look at in this e…

I believe that walking is transformative for our minds, not just our bodies. And, keeping our minds in good working order is very important if we want to lead a happy, confident life. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Walking as taking a rest - How walking enables you to start noticing the world around you more - Wisdom on walking from books a…

Today, I'm sharing some of my thoughts on the question: What has the last year taught me? And I'm inviting you to ask yourself the same question. There were some very important lessons for me but I acknowledge that although we've all been in the same storm, we haven't all been in the same boat. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - Realising that …

None of us arrived on this planet thinking that we weren't enough. But as we grow, as we're influenced by family, friends, teachers, the media, suddenly that I'm not enough belief is beginning to appear. The therapist and speaker Marisa Peer says that I am enough is a statement of fact. Every single person on the planet by virtue of their existence…

Do you believe in luck? Are you someone who classes yourself as lucky or unlucky, or you're surrounded by people who tell you that you're lucky or that you're unlucky? Let's dig into this belief! What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What effect creates believing that you aren't lucky - The ways we make our own luck most of the time - Becoming awa…

Today I want to talk about being more enthusiastic about receiving compliments, and how accepting them can build your confidence. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to look upon compliments as gifts and not doubt the fact that you deserve them - Why we usually contradict or ignore when people compliment us - The importance of accepting comp…