"Courage is the thing that we have to embrace and lean into."

This episode could have lasted for a whole day!  I was excited when Melissa Hague agreed to come on the podcast to talk about Courage. 

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About this Episode..

We discuss the link between courage and confidence, the everyday acts of courage, and the importance of vulnerability. Melissa shares her journey of discovering the work of Brené Brown and becoming a Dare to Lead facilitator.

We explore topics such as self-compassion, the power of stories, living into personal values, and the role of trust in courage. Melissa shares three key steps to practicing courage: embracing vulnerability, starting small, and being kind to yourself.

There's so much packed into this 40mins - give it a listen!

About Melissa

Melissa is an accomplished learning and development professional, with over 20 years’ experience across a number of industries in the public and private sector. She is passionate about the use of client-centred coaching both with individuals and teams to help them realise their potential and reach their goals. She is committed to the use of coaching conversations to help create cultures of empowerment and self-reliance.

Melissa is also a huge fan of the work of Dr Brené Brown and

Supporting them to face risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure with courage and clarity, live into their values, create and deepen connections in relationships and learn and grow from the failures, setbacks and disappointments that are inevitable when we are brave with our lives. 

Web – www.melissahague.com

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hague

This is the YouTube link for the Brené Brown TED Talk on Vulnerability The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TEDxHouston

"Comparisonitis can erode confidence."

Comparison is a big confidence demon and in this episode, I invited the lovely Claire Henley from Cachet Associates to chat about it.

Claire shares her diverse career journey and how she has dealt with comparison in various aspects of her life.

We explore the importance of feeling the fear and taking action, as well as the negative effects of comparison on confidence.

Claire gave me 3 really great tips for managing comparisonitis - give the episode a listen to find out what they are!

About Claire

Claire describes herself as a portfolio careerist which means that she has held so many different roles since leaving college and qualifying as an accountant, that they don’t fit into one neat box!

Currently operating under Cachet Associates, Claire offers a variety of services to business, including commercial mediation, team development and business strategy workshops using the Lego® SeriousPlay® method and she’ll even pop her management accountancy “hat” on for the right contract!

Claire has recently relocated to Chichester with her husband, Ralph and their dog Teddy. She has two grown up sons, one of whom might just be flying you to your summer holiday destination (if you’re going Ryanair) and the other who is about to start the final year of his Psychology degree at Uni in London.

Claire is a trustee of a small international development charity called GAGA UK and a newly signed up investor in the Chichester Bike Project!

Connect with Claire:

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-henley-05525524/

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"Stepping outside of the comfort zone requires self awareness and the ability to make informed decisions."

After meeting Nikie for coffee one day and having a chat about whether age, experience or knowledge impacted our comfort zones and ultimately our confidence, I asked Nikie to come on the podcast to chat about it.

We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, exploring challenges faced by new managers and the importance of self-awareness in leadership.

We talked about how the understanding your own comfort zone from both positive and negative perspectives can help you to make informed decisions about stepping outside of it.

We visualised an island in the ocean that represented our comfort zone and talked about sharks and dolphins as a way of understanding your comfort zone - you have to listen just for that bit - it's brilliant.

We concluded with thinking about the barriers that people might face in relation to stepping out of the comfort zone.

About Nikie

You might not think early roles in radio, interior design and DIY sound like the most convincing career choices for someone who has since spent almost three decades as a Learning and Development professional, but all three of these roles gave me some great opportunities to learn about people,  hone my training, and facilitation skills, and craft my own path in a career I love. 

Having gained many professional qualifications and experience in public and private sector L&D roles, I founded Curious Lighthouse Learning Consultancy Ltd in early 2016, where I specialises in increasing competence and confidence in Line Managers and Trainers to enhance their performance, whether they are at the very start of their journey or experienced professionals.

​I'm passionate about using creative learning methods which, as well as increasing engagement in the sessions, ensures better retention of information and quicker transfer of skills back into the workplace. (And yes, I do use LEGO® in many of the my sessions!!)

Connect with Nikie

https://www.curiouslighthouse.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiouslighthouse/

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"Saying no and taking time to make decisions can be empowering and prevent feelings of self-doubt."

In this episode, I chat to Carolyn Sweeney, owner of Creations hairdressers and founder of Kin Connect.  We discuss self-doubt and its impact on confidence.

We discuss the challenges of running a business and the importance of staying in your own lane. As well as exploring the link between knowledge and confidence, the power

Carolyn opens up about her own self-doubt as a dyslexic person and how she has learned to overcome it, viewing it as a superpower.

Carolyn emphasises the need to surround yourself with supportive and nurturing people and to be willing to let go of relationships that are not beneficial.

About Carolyn & Creations

Creations Hair Salon in Chichester have created beautiful hair for over 26 years. With expert hairdressing and super service at the heart of everything we do.

At Creations in Chichester, we have a team of expertly trained stylists. So if you are looking for regular inspiration on your cut and style, or advice on your hair colour, from Balayage to highlights, or a subtle semi permanent colour,

Our team are trained to a high standard to ensure you have the best experience possible.

Over 27 years ago, I had a vision to create a business where my team could achieve their goals and to create a culture where everyone could be an individual, create beautiful hair, and give the best service possible.

We have seen so many changes in the years, but our philosophy has always remained the same.

Connect with Carolyn:

https://www.instagram.com/creationshairuk

https://www.facebook.com/creationshairandbeauty

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"Boundaries are about you, they're not about other people."

I was delighted to welcome Emma Jenkings back to the podcast so join us as we discuss the topic of boundaries in relation to confidence.

We explore what boundaries are, the importance of setting them in both personal and professional relationships, and how boundaries can contribute to overall well-being.  It's important to stress that boundaries are individual and will vary from person to person.

We discuss the reasons why setting boundaries can be a struggle and the potential impact this can have on our confidence.

We conclude by talking about how clearly communicating your boundaries to others can help manage expectations. In turn this can positively impact confidence by empowering you to protect your needs and values.

Of course, as always, I ask Emma for her Top Tips for setting boundaries.

It's a great Confidence Conversation - give it a listen and let me know what you think.

About Emma

Emma Jenkings is an experienced workplace mediator,

Since her business, Mosaic Mediation, was set up to in

Connect with Emma:

https://www.mosaicmediation.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-jenkings/

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"Women tend to be risk-aware rather than risk-averse, and they make better investors."

Loved this episode with Victoria Shepherd from Fincoco

As a Navy veteran, Victoria gained the confidence and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations, which has translated into her work as a financial coach.

Financial coaching is about helping individuals understand what they need their money to do for them and aligning their financial goals with their core values.

Our chat about financial literacy especially for women was fascinating.  We talk about the financial impact of the

What do you think?  Are women risk aware or risk averse?

Give it a listen, I'd love to know what you think.

About Victoria

Victoria is an experienced financial specialist and a dedicated champion of financial empowerment for women. 

Starting her working life with 7-years serving as an officer in the Royal Navy, Victoria transitioned, via a break to start a family, to build a successful career in the financial services

In 2024,  Victoria founded Fincoco Financial Coaching, a firm dedicated to educating and empowering women

Victoria's work is fuelled by the belief that financial knowledge and confidence is a critical tool for personal freedom and equality.

In her free time Victoria enjoys outdoor adventures in the mountains with her husband, 2 children and dog.

Connect with Victoria

 https://fincoco.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/fincoco.moneycoaching/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-e-shepherd/

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"Vision without action is merely a dream. Vision with action can change the world."

In this episode of the Confidence Conversations podcast, Vanessa Buck from Vision Boards for All & I chat all things Vision Boards. 

Vision boards can help gain clarity, motivation, and confidence through a collection of words, pictures, and quotes. 

Vanessa also shares examples of how vision boards have helped individuals overcome challenges, gain clarity, and take action towards their goals.

I love the idea of visualisation and how it can remove emotion, and make things crystal clear at the same time.

Siri also makes an appearance - proof that there is no editing on the podcast - just pure authentic, confident conversations.

About Vanessa & Vision Boards For All:

Vanessa is on a mission to show that a vision board can be used for anything, self love, career, how you want your life to feel and what you want to attract.

Whether it is your big dreams goals and aspirations or just having more joy calm or balance in your life.

She wants to provide the education behind why vision boards work, and raise awareness of their powerful potential.

As a busy working mum herself, she helps women who have lost their way and identity to shift their blocks and reignite their life by using visual connection and action.

Connect with Vanessa:

https://www.visionboardsforall.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/visionboardsforall/

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In this conversation, I chat to Noelle Moyler, a women's wellness coach, about menopause and its link to confidence.

Noelle shares her personal experience with menopause and her motivation for specialising in women's health.

We discuss the common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, as well as the challenges women face in finding the right support and information.  

Noelle explains why working with a specialist like herself can be beneficial and highlights the importance of taking a holistic approach to menopause.

We also talk about on impact of menopause on confidence and the need for women to embrace change and be brave during this stage.

Noelle Moyler is a Women’s Wellness Coach, also known as Blueberries and Jellyfish.

There’s a common misconception that a woman’s menopausal years will be miserable. We are conditioned to believe that the only thing ahead of us is hot flushes, weight gain, anxiety and joint pain. But I’m here to bust that myth wide open and reassure you that I can help with menopause symptoms so that you have a genuinely marvellous menopause!

As a 51 year old woman going through peri-menopause herself, and who has spent the last few years educating myself in this huge but neglected area of women's health, I understand that what you previously did in terms of movement and diet needs to adapt during this phase and this is why I created Moyler's Marvellous Menopause.

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The Confidence Conversations Podcast is back for Series 3. In this short introduction episode you'll get a sneak preview of guests coming on and what we'll be talking about.

As usual there's no editing, what you hear is the true, authentic confident conversation as it happened.

In this short intro I also bust some confidence myths! If you want the download so you can take action, go to my website.

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This series of the Confidence Conversations podcast has been a good one.  The conversations have moved on from what does confidence mean to you to how does it show up in life and in business / work environments. 

Over the 10 episodes there were so many great discussions, I think with all of them we could have just kept on talking.  It was so difficult thinking about how to wrap them up and to be able to do them justice. 

I decided on a different approach for this the final episode of Series 2:  I asked my guests what question they had for me about confidence. 

So this episode is Confidence: With a little help from my podcast friends!

I'm going to take some time to answer each question my podcast friends sent me.  In some you'll hear a clip of the guest as they sent me a voice note with their question and for others I'm going to read their question from email. 

Hoping that there will be a tip, trick or something that resonates with you in my answers.

My thanks for this series go to all the guests and to you for downloading, listening, sharing, liking, commenting and sending me messages, I was delighted to have reached 1000 with this series (seriously I had no expectations!)

Don't forget if you've listened to an episode and love the guest, go give them a follow on social or check out their website. 

More news on series 3 coming soon. 

I'd love you to connect with me.

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