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#28. The ultimate ‘X-factor’: how confidence drives entrepreneurs to bend rules & supercharge profits


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Season 3: 'Mindset of the disruptive entrepreneur', Episode 3

There's an argument that success in business all starts with a strong sense of confidence. In this episode a business psychologist, a start up guru, and an indigenous entrepreneur share what it takes to 'bend the rules', and why having the courage to be disliked is so important.

Guest Bios:

Stephanie Thompson is business psychologist & the founder of Insight Matters https://www.linkedin.com/in/insightinitiatives/

Rachael Neumann is the founder of Flying Fix Ventures and is a board member of StartupAus https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelneumann/

Morgan Coleman is the founder of Vets On Call https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgancoleman1/

What to listen out for:

2:01 The story of Ferran Adriá & the restaurant El Bulli

10:34 Stephanie Thompson deconstructs confidence

13:10 What problems can overconfidence cause for leaders and organisations '

16:51 Rachael Neumann on what she believes has given her interdisciplinary thinking

24:29 Lifting the lid on bending or break established rules

29:33 What drove Morgan Coleman to become a founder of a tech business

38:36 How discouragement can push you to do better and make you more resilient

40:33 Using baby steps to build confidence

42:07 The definition of 'Power Posing'

45:30 Top 3 points of this episode

47:01 Inspiring Pablo Picasso quote for all aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs

Resources & links:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Bulli

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