What the Fundraising

146: Secrets to Fundraising Confidence & Success with Lydia Fenet


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Our guest today, Lydia Fenet, is an inspiration in the world of charity and fundraising. Her career began at the world-renowned Christie's Auction House, where she carved a niche as one of the few young female charity auctioneers in the sector. After 24 fulfilling years, Lydia embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey by founding the Lydia Fenet Agency, dedicated to charity auctioneering. Her books The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You and Claim Your Confidence have echoed her learnings and insights, creating ripples across readers globally. She's driven by the core belief in the power of confidence and the need for authenticity in being successful, either on stage or in life.


Seeking to shatter fundraising norms and challenge the scarcity mindset, Lydia aims to diversify auctioneers and create an inclusive atmosphere in the world of fundraising.


In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Gain insight on how to exert confidence and demonstrate authority during fundraising efforts.
  • Learn to overcome hurdles and discover your unique voice as an auctioneer or fundraiser.
  • Embrace the power of failure and the lessons it can provide through personal accounts of success and failure.
  • Understand the importance of diversity among auctioneers and the need for increased representation.
  • Discover strategies for cultivating engaging in-person experiences that amplify the success of fundraising events.


  • Get all the resources from today’s episode here


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