Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Most traders believe success stems from accurately predicting the market, but the real edge lies in having a reliable process.

In this episode, Louise sits down with Diana Perkins – Founder and CEO of Trading with Diana – to explore why a clear structure beats clever predictions every time.

Diana has spent her career helping professionals, advisors and organisations make better decisions under pressure. With her background in global banking strategy, corporate advisory, and trading education, she has a rare ability to simplify complex ideas and turn them into practical routines anyone can follow.

Together, Louise and Diana unpack the key elements of a strong trading process:

• Understanding market structure
• building a checklist that works
• knowing what matters in risk management
• creating a routine that builds confidence over time

You’ll hear why clarity is more powerful than intuition, and why a clean, consistent process frees you from second-guessing.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by information, uncertain about your entries, or unsure whether your trading routine is strong enough, this episode will make everything feel more doable.

You’ll walk away with simple ideas you can apply straight away – and a renewed sense of confidence in your ability to trade well.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
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Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Why do so many traders understand what to do – but struggle to do it consistently?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Robb Reinhold, Head Trader at Maverick Trading and host of the Trading Psychology Podcast, to unpack the real drivers of discipline and long-term trading performance.

This conversation goes beyond motivation and willpower. Robb explains why discipline fails under pressure, how professional traders design psychological systems that support consistency, and what actually helps traders execute their plans in live market conditions.

Together, they explore how trading psychology, structure, routines, and environment shape decision-making – especially during volatility, drawdowns, and emotional fatigue.

If you trade the Australian sharemarket or global markets and want to improve execution, reduce hesitation, and build repeatable habits, this episode will sharpen your edge.

You’ll learn:

• Why willpower isn’t enough for trading discipline
• How professional traders build systems that support consistency
• The psychological structures behind calm, repeatable execution
• Why consistency is a trainable skill, not a personality trait
• How to reduce emotional decision-making and self-sabotage

This episode is ideal for traders focused on mindset, discipline, and long-term performance.

Take your first confident steps toward building a trading system that supports clarity and consistency.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Most trading mistakes don’t happen on the chart.
They happen in the moments before you place the trade.

In this episode of Talking Trading, psychologist and trading mindset specialist Dr David Bonanno explains why discipline breaks down under pressure, and why knowing your rules is never enough. Drawing on 30+ years in mental health and work with over 17,000 clients, David reveals how adrenaline, fear, and subconscious patterns hijack decision-making long before traders realise it’s happening.

You’ll learn why traditional advice like "stay calm" or "just follow your plan" often fails, how impulsive trades are triggered automatically, and what disciplined traders do differently at a neurological level. 

David also shares practical techniques for retraining reflexes, reducing emotional reactivity, and building calm, repeatable execution - even in fast-moving markets.

If you’ve ever hesitated, over-traded, or broken your own rules despite knowing better, this episode will change how you understand discipline and your own mind.

Perfect for traders interested in:
trading psychology, discipline, impulse control, emotional trading, consistency, mindset, risk management, and behavioural finance.

Listen now and strengthen the mental edge that shows up before every trade.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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Your trading results aren’t just about charts and systems - they’re about you. Your wiring. Your personality.

In this second part of her 2-part Trading Personality series, Louise Bedford explores the Thinker and Relater trader types, and how your money personality shapes every trading decision you make.

You’ll discover:

• A quick recap of the ready-reckoner quiz to identify your trading style.
• Highlights from last week’s Director and Socialiser personalities.
• Why you can have more than one personality trait — and how 'masking' can hide your natural style for years.
• The Thinker Trader: disciplined, precise, and admired for their expertise — but prone to analysis paralysis and self-criticism.
• The Relater Trader: calm, steady, and empathetic — but often hesitant, procrastinating, or dependent on others for reassurance.
• How conflicts with your spouse or trading partner often come down to not recognising each other’s basic personality needs.
• Practical ways to lean into your strengths and manage your blind spots, so you trade more naturally and confidently.

Louise also explains why this framework is her own version of Hippocrates’ ancient study of the four temperaments — but applied to the trading world.

And if you missed the full quiz last week, download the PDF here.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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Are you trading against your own personality without even realising it?

In this first part of her 2-part Trading Personality series, Louise Bedford explores the Director and Socialiser trader types, showing you how your wiring influences every trading decision you make.

You’ll discover:

• A quick ready-reckoner quiz to identify your trading style.
• Why you can have one primary personality and a secondary trait that shapes your behaviour.
• The Director Trader: decisive, competitive, and fast-acting — but prone to overconfidence and overtrading.
• The Socialiser Trader: optimistic, energetic, and community-focused — but easily distracted when trading stops being 'fun'.
• Real stories of how these personalities show up in the markets.
• Why 'masking' your true personality can hold you back, and how understanding your wiring makes trading easier and more natural.

This episode is Louise’s own modern take on Hippocrates’ four temperaments — but applied to the trading world.

Share this episode with a trading buddy or partner. It may explain a lot about how they approach the markets!

Don’t miss part two, Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success, next week, when Louise dives into the Thinker and Relater trader types. 

And if you want to take the full quiz, download the PDF here.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming the trading world at extraordinary speed - but what does that actually mean for everyday retail traders?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with trading coach Brian McAboy to explore one of the most important questions facing modern traders: Will AI make you a better trader… or leave you behind?

AI is already changing how traders analyse markets, process information, generate ideas, and make decisions. But while artificial intelligence can scan data in seconds, it still can’t fully replace the human qualities that often determine trading success: judgement, discipline, adaptability, emotional control, and decision-making under uncertainty.

So where does that leave human traders?

Should retail traders embrace AI as a powerful trading tool? Or is over-reliance on technology creating a dangerous new trap?

Brian brings a unique perspective to this conversation. With a background in mechanical engineering, quality systems, and trading psychology, he understands the importance of consistency, process, and avoiding costly mistakes - all critical skills in today’s rapidly evolving trading environment.

In this episode:

• How AI is changing trading and investing right now
• Whether retail traders should fear artificial intelligence
• Where AI can genuinely improve your trading decisions
• The areas where human judgement still outperforms machines
• How traders can use AI without becoming dangerously dependent on it
• Whether AI reduces emotional trading mistakes - or creates new ones
• Why discipline and process matter even more in an AI-driven market
• The skills traders need to stay relevant in the years ahead
• What will separate successful traders from those who quietly disappear

If you’re interested in ASX trading, trading psychology, Australian sharemarket investing, artificial intelligence, trading systems, or the future of trading in Australia, this conversation is essential listening.

Because while AI may change the tools…

Your mindset may still be your greatest edge.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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What happens when pressure strips away the polished version of who you think you are?

In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with mindset strategist Rebekah King for a deeply personal conversation about trading psychology, fear, resilience, self-sabotage, and emotional discipline.

Because the biggest risks in trading are not always in the market.

Sometimes they’re in your own mind.

If you’ve ever hesitated before taking a trade, abandoned your system under pressure, second-guessed yourself after a loss, or felt fear hijack your decision-making, this episode will resonate.

This is not a standard discussion about technical analysis or trading systems.

This conversation explores the psychology behind ASX trading, investor behaviour, emotional triggers, confidence, and how your deeper beliefs around money and success influence your results in the Australian sharemarket.

Louise shares personal stories about health challenges, career pivots, resilience, and the mindset shifts required to keep moving when life becomes uncertain.

Together, Louise and Rebekah unpack a confronting truth:

Pressure doesn’t create character. It reveals it.

In this episode:

• Why trading psychology matters more than most traders realise
• How fear can either paralyse your trading or sharpen your performance
• Why hesitation and second-guessing often come from hidden conditioning
• The emotional patterns that quietly sabotage even experienced traders
• Why trading acts as a mirror for your beliefs about money, success, and self-worth
• How self-sabotage appears in trading, business, and life
• Why adaptability beats control in uncertain markets
• How clarity often follows action - not the other way around
• Why emotional resilience is a critical edge for traders

One of Louise’s standout insights?

Trading is personal development with a brokerage account.

Whether you’re interested in trading in Australia, ASX trading, sharemarket investing, trading psychology, or becoming a calmer, more disciplined trader, this episode delivers powerful perspective.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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Should beginner traders put their money into ETFs or shares?

It’s one of the first, and most confusing, questions new traders face. In this episode, Louise Bedford breaks it down, defines the key terms, and gives you the specific strategies you need to excel.

You’ll discover:

• The single biggest risk when trading ETFs that most beginners completely overlook.
• How the Kelly Principle can protect you from blowing up your account – and why it applies differently to shares versus ETFs.
• Why there are now more ETFs than individual stocks in the USA, and what this means for your trading decisions.
• Louise’s key rule for choosing ETFs with confidence: always check Assets Under Management (AUM) and avoid the 'dogs'.
• The classic mistake most new traders make – chasing leverage and spreading themselves too thin – and why it destroys accounts fast.
• A timeless reminder from Ed Seykota: “There are no old, bold traders.”

Louise also explains why you don’t have to choose one side. You can trade both ETFs and shares – as long as you have a structured method.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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AI is everywhere – but for most traders, it’s hard to know what’s genuinely useful and what’s just noise.

In this episode, I speak with award-winning author and AI strategist Tracy Sheen about how to navigate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence without losing your head (or your trading edge). Tracy makes complex tech feel human, accessible, and surprisingly practical.

We dive into how much AI literacy traders really need, why some people resist technology while others embrace it, and the powerful mindset shift that can help you move from overwhelmed to in control.

Tracy also shares her top tips on creating true tech-enabled freedom – from smart home setups to portable workspaces – so you can trade from anywhere, without compromising your structure or sanity.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about AI tools or how to future-proof your trading life, this conversation is your compass. No hype. Just clarity, strategy, and plenty of lightbulb moments.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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The latest Federal Budget has rattled many Australian investors - but what does it actually mean for share traders, investors, and people building wealth through the markets?

In this important episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with financial experts Brenton Ellis and Claire Williams from The Gild Group to unpack the tax changes, superannuation strategies, and hidden financial traps that could significantly affect Australian investors.

If you trade shares, invest in ETFs, manage your own super, or want to build wealth more intelligently, this episode could save you from making expensive assumptions.

The Budget headlines have created uncertainty, but inside changing rules often sit new opportunities.

Louise, Brenton, and Claire break down what really matters for ASX traders, Australian investors, and sharemarket participants, including how tax changes may affect active traders versus long-term investors.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the latest Federal Budget means for Australian share traders
• Why the proposed capital gains tax changes could affect active stock pickers
• How ETFs may become relatively more attractive under changing tax rules
• The difference between trading and investing - and why it matters for tax
• Common mistakes Australians make when speculating versus investing
• 3 overlooked superannuation strategies that could improve retirement outcomes
• How gifting rules can impact your legacy planning
• What pension phase flexibility means for investors
• How re-contribution strategies can help reduce tax for beneficiaries
• Practical ways to structure wealth more efficiently

If superannuation feels like it’s written in a foreign language, this episode cuts through the gobbledegook and gives you practical clarity.

Whether you’re building wealth in the Australian sharemarket, planning retirement, or simply trying to avoid costly mistakes, this conversation delivers practical financial insight.

About our guests:

Brenton Ellis is a Director at The Gild Group and an experienced financial strategist with deep expertise in trading, tax, wealth management, and investment strategy.

Claire Williams is Managing Director of Wealth at The Gild Group, specialising in superannuation, estate planning, investments, insurance, and retirement strategy.

Connect with The Gild Group:
Website: https://thegildgroup.com/
Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-williams-6230351/
Brenton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonellis/

If you're interested in ASX trading, Australian sharemarket investing, superannuation strategies, retirement planning, or trading in Australia, this episode is worth your time.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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