Performing In Life - The Trafalgar Education Podcast

Ep4 - Hayley Palmer - That’s Show Business


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Turning Rejection into Stardom: Hayley Palmer on Confidence, Grit & Glitter


TV Presenter, Producer, and all-round powerhouse Hayley Palmer joins us to talk about her journey from Stagecoach dance teacher to Sky TV prime-time presenter - and the sparkle (and setbacks) along the way.


Armed with her trusty prop - a tiara - Hayley opens up about learning to wear her crown with confidence, building resilience in an unpredictable industry, and celebrating every small win (even if it’s just a post-it note reminder!).


We talk about:

  • Her early days teaching at Stagecoach and how it built her confidence

  • Creating At Home with Hayley from her dining room during lockdown and convincing big names to come on the show

  • Why self-belief, gratitude, and “good old-fashioned grit” matter more than luck

  • The art of inner work including mindset, EFT tapping, and staying grounded amid the chaos

  • Why rejection is part of show business and how to turn every “no” into a “not yet”

  • Handling live TV slip-ups like a pro (and what to do when things go wrong on air!)


Full of infectious positivity, humour, and practical advice, this episode shines a light on what it really takes to Perform in Life - tiara slightly tilted, but never falling.

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