How can you quiet the mental chatter to stay true to yourself and focus on what truly matters?

In this episode, I sit down with Luisa Barile, CEO of ManyPets, to explore confidence from multiple perspectives: the power of knowing your North Star, learning from pivotal moments, and embracing the challenges that make us stronger. We dig into how preparation, faith, and community shape steady confidence, especially when balancing the demands of leadership and motherhood. Whether you're navigating career moves, public speaking, or managing competing priorities, this conversation blends heartfelt stories with actionable advice.

Key Takeaways

• How defining your own “North Star” helps you say no and focus on what truly matters.
• The impact of early life experiences on confidence and triggers to watch for.
• The importance of preparation to free up mental energy and perform at your best.
• Why some unorthodox career moves actually build resilience and growth.
• How humility and faith contribute to a grounded, authentic confidence.
• Practical steps to build confidence gradually by leveraging your strengths.
• Balancing the demands of being a CEO and a mother without losing yourself.
• The power of community, feedback, and self-reflection to keep growing.

About Luisa

Luisa Barile is CEO of ManyPets, a company transforming pet insurance through technology and customer focus. Luisa is an actuary by training, she spent 10 years at McKinsey as a management consultant and has held various roles in the insurance industry including operations manager at Beazley, COO and then CEO of the insurance outsource provider Charles Taylor Insurance Services and NED of insurance tech company Fadata. Luisa joined ManyPets in 2018. Luisa is also a Co-Chair of the industry association Insurtech UK.

Resources Mentioned

• Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt — insights on resilience and growth through adversity.
• Professor Rao’s exercise on observing and challenging mental chatter, from Are You Ready to Succeed?
• Seneca’s quote on daring and difficulty: “It’s not because things are difficult that you do not dare. It’s because you do not dare that they are difficult.”
• Many Pets — follow on Instagram (@manypets_uk), LinkedIn (ManyPets) and website (www.manypets.com) for insights and updates.

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