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The Courage Bucket: How Anita Van Rooyen Helps Students Ditch Fear and Find Their Voice
When Anita Van Rooyen tells you she used to be cripplingly shy, it’s hard to believe. Today she’s a dynamo of confidence—helping students everywhere discover their own courage and voice.
I met Anita at a conference and was instantly struck by her energy. In this conversation she shares the turning points that took her from saying “no” to everything to becoming a sought-after coach transforming student lives. We talk about why courage comes before confidence, why words like “mental health” can push students away, and how small acts—like never walking past a compliment—can change the world.
Episode Highlights:
- •Anita’s “lightning bolt” moment: If nothing changes, nothing changes.
- The “Courage Bucket” exercise and why action creates confidence.
- Why she refuses to use the words “mental health” in student programs—and what she says instead.
- Quick confidence boosts: 92-second dance breaks, posture shifts, and the art of dropping a “compliment bomb.”
- How universities can re-think orientation and prevention to truly support students.
From corporate fundraiser to confidence coach recognised by the Australian Government, Anita proves that a shy kid from Bright, Victoria can become a global advocate for student wellbeing—and have a lot of fun along the way.
This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free. Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.
Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on YouTube, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.
You can contact us via email at [email protected].
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By Choosing Your Uni 👍When Anita Van Rooyen tells you she used to be cripplingly shy, it’s hard to believe. Today she’s a dynamo of confidence—helping students everywhere discover their own courage and voice.
I met Anita at a conference and was instantly struck by her energy. In this conversation she shares the turning points that took her from saying “no” to everything to becoming a sought-after coach transforming student lives. We talk about why courage comes before confidence, why words like “mental health” can push students away, and how small acts—like never walking past a compliment—can change the world.
Episode Highlights:
- •Anita’s “lightning bolt” moment: If nothing changes, nothing changes.
- The “Courage Bucket” exercise and why action creates confidence.
- Why she refuses to use the words “mental health” in student programs—and what she says instead.
- Quick confidence boosts: 92-second dance breaks, posture shifts, and the art of dropping a “compliment bomb.”
- How universities can re-think orientation and prevention to truly support students.
From corporate fundraiser to confidence coach recognised by the Australian Government, Anita proves that a shy kid from Bright, Victoria can become a global advocate for student wellbeing—and have a lot of fun along the way.
This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free. Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.
Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on YouTube, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.
You can contact us via email at [email protected].