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Hey Everyone,In today's episode we are joined by Fiona Setch. Having had a successful first career in Nursing, specialising in caring for people who were dying, Fiona is passionate about helping people reach their potential in life, and especially enjoyment in work.With twenty eight years experience of designing & delivering inspiring and innovative learning strategies; Fiona provides high quality development opportunities tailored to the needs of the organisation, team and individual.Fiona is renowned for her enthusiastic, inspiring and motivational delivery style as a coach, supervisor, trainer and public speaker.In this episode, we discuss;Fiona takes us right back to when she left the UK to work in Italy at just 18, and how that experience helped shape her confidenceThat everything you do, is going to contribute to who you become, and what you end up doingIf you’re going to take the time to study anything, make sure it’s something that you love!How Fiona has created unique offerings in her business, one such example being that of Retirement CoachingHow being made redundant can significantly impact your confidence, and how reframing the language around that experience can helpFiona’s experience of working with individuals with HIV and Aids, and how angry she had become about the judgment she was witnessing at the timeWe hear all about Fiona’s 23 years of caring for her mother, who sadly died in her nursing home during the first wave of Covid We take a short detour into understanding what coaching is, and isn’t, and why it’s important to know this if you’re thinking of investing in a coachFor the first time on the podcast we openly discuss the pandemic and how we collectively experienced the challenges it has broughtThe struggle of transitioning her face to face business on to an online platform during the pandemic and the lack of confidence Fiona experienced using technologyTowards the end of the episode we find our way to discussing death, and how critical it is to have the confidence to discuss death with our loved onesAt times this episode hits some incredibly hard hitting, but real life issues that all three of us agree aren’t being discussed enough. There’s silence in places, as we process and contemplate how to take the conversation forward. Fiona shares very recent and real examples of losses she has experienced, and how she has managed to keep moving forward. It was a genuine privilege to hold a space for this conversation. Fiona is lighthearted, funny, and has so many wonderful stories to listen to. There is so much to take from this episode, perhaps not specifically about confidence, maybe more about life.Please enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Fiona visit,Website: http://www.fionasetch.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-setch-3540a0a/For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com  For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 34 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by Natalie Potts. A leadership coach driven to inspire and impact others lives so they can achieve their goals and aspirations in life. Driven to achieve her own goals through strong values and passion always centred around family and friends. Natalie ensures she lives each day with purpose, kindness and energy. Believing everyone wants the same things in life, to be happy and successful. In this episode, we talk about:The power of self reflection, and how that can improve your ability to develop greater confidenceHow important it is to have people around you that BELIEVE in you, and how that supports your confidenceNatalie’s decision to invest in Therapy and why she thinks it’s such a beneficial serviceThe power of creating evidence in order to grow and develop more confidenceIn a first on the podcast, Natalie shares how she’d actually like to be less confident!The importance of Personal Development and why Natalie believes it’s essential for us to spend time getting to know ourselvesThe idea of reverse engineering a particular situation in order to develop the confidence desired to achieve a particular outcomeNatalie’s strategy of continually putting herself in situations that promotes her personal growthHow nothing is ever done on your own!Where Natalie currently doesn’t feel as confident as she would like, and her plan to move forward in that areaNatalie’s journey from never stepping foot in a gym, to spending nine months preparing for her first fitness photoshootThe impact that feeling judged can have on our levels of confidenceA rich and diverse conversation unfolds through this episode with Natalie having several insights about confidence. This episode has a sense of fluidity to it, just three curious individuals discussing and sharing thoughts all about this thing we call confidence. Natalie has been on a real journey of exploration which she shares with honesty and vulnerability. It was intriguing to record this episode as Natalie transitions away from her corporate career to become self employed and how that is affecting her confidence.Please enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Natalie visit,Website: https://www.nataliepottscoaching.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliepotts/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliepottscoaching/?hl=enFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode, we are joined by Shelley Smith. Shelley is an Integrative Psychotherapist and is the Founder & Director of Sunrise Wellbeing Partnership in Leicester. Shelley is passionate about providing therapeutic services to help people of all ages with their mental health and wellbeing, and to provide them with strategies and skills that can prevent their troubles from escalating. Shelley provides an award-winning holistic therapeutic service to support children, young people, and adults to meet their own individual needs and is incredibly proud of creating her own Wellbeing Therapy Centre. A dream she had always had, offering a hub of therapeutic & holistic support to people of all ages.In this episode, we talk about:Shelley’s incredible story of finding herself in hospital with a sudden collapsed lung to creating Sunrise WellbeingHow Shelley literally use to be scared of confident people, and why she feared themWhat Shelley’s role as a Psychotherapist is and isn’t, and how parts of her work supports her clients to show up more confidently in the worldShelley takes us back in time and shares her journey of developing her confidence, and how earlier in her life she didn’t even have the confidence to put her hand up to answer a questionThe importance of having our needs met when we are young and critically the importance of being allowed to show our emotions openly without judgment or fearShelley shares that in her experience confidence can sometimes be a mask that people wear in order to protect themselves The mental impact the pandemic appears to have had on us as a species and the potentially lasting effects it has had on individuals confidenceWe discuss the idea of not having to, “fix things” and instead just making yourself available Our brains only believe what they hear, and how important this concept is in terms of developing our confidenceHow important evidence is, and that deliberately looking for evidence is a key component when developing one's confidence We ask Shelley to give her thoughts on the question, If we had no fear, would we all have as much confidence as we want?How emotions “feel” and why this is such a crucial part of the work Shelley does Shelley’s journey and story are fascinating and inspirational, to say the least. Yet another episode that has so much knowledge and value. As hosts, we continue to learn, develop and grow with each new guest we have the pleasure of sitting with. Shelley has a wonderful ease and way of explaining the way we work as humans and importantly is able to remove any stigma that may be associated with the word therapy or psychotherapy. For more information on Shelley visit,Website: www.sunrisewellbeing.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-smith-477479106/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunrisewellbeingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisewellbeing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunrisewbeingFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode we are joined by Marissa Fernandez. Marissa is a coach, consultant, and seasoned marketing executive. Marissa currently coaches leaders to define and accelerate towards their own definition of success in work and life. Leaping off the corporate ladder and into coaching has provided her unprecedented levels of fulfillment, and it’s her mission to help others achieve that as well.She recently served as Drive Shack Inc.’s first Chief Marketing Officer, where she oversaw all marketing, community relations, and PR efforts for the growing brand. Prior to Drive Shack, Marissa spent over 5 seasons at the National Football League (NFL). As Vice President of Marketing and Fan Development at the NFL, Marissa led fan acquisition, marketing for the league’s major tentpole events cause programs, and US Hispanic and Youth Marketing.Prior to the NFL, Marissa served as a Client Solutions Senior Director at Collage Group, consulting with dozens of brands to develop or enhance their multicultural marketing strategies, including the NFL, NBA, ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, Hershey’s, and Univision. Marissa began her career in brand management at Procter & Gamble, where she learned the brand building fundamentals working on powerhouse brands like Tide and Gillette.In this episode, we talk about:The belief about corporate careers being safe and secure and how this didn’t end up being the case for MarissaHow taking the time to define herself has significantly improved her overall confidence, and why this is something Marissa a huge advocate ofWe explore what Marissa defines as, “grind culture” and how its popularisation is causing many individuals to become mentally ill Marissa shares how she came to realise that outside sources aren’t always reliable, and  how investing time to explore her inner world made a huge difference to her confidenceWe explore how we define what our own “truth” is, specifically about how we look at confidenceMarissa shares with us the wonderful idea of “colouring within the lines”, and how this can develop our inner confidenceHow courage creates confidence, and Marissa’s blueprint to build courageWe discuss the idea that confidence isn’t binary, as in, you either have it or you don't!Towards the end of the episode Marissa provides us with a beautiful statement which really resonated with all of us. “There’s always something more powerful after confidence!”We are truly blessed when it comes to the guests we have joining us on the show, and this episode is no different. Marissa has achieved an incredible amount of success and has a real humbleness to her character. If you’ve found yourself chasing the accolade of success and wondering what it takes to get there, this episode has something genuine and honest for you. You may or may not like the answers you find, but they have been real for Marissa. For more information on Mairi visit,Website: www.MarissaLFernandez.comEmail: Marissa@MarissaLFernandez.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissafernandez/ResourcesBook: Designing your life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: https://amzn.to/2ZtB8JRFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode we are joined by Mairi Taylor, aka, The Menopause Rockstar! With over 20 years in the corporate world and 18 plus in wellbeing, Mairi’s mission is to support, empower and educate women on all things menopause. A Home Economist, ex Human Resource Manager, Pilates and Pelvic floor specialist, Kettlercise ® instructor, Women’s Health Coach specialising in hormonal wellbeing, Biomechanics Coach, Juice Therapist and Aromatherapist as well as a dōTERRA® Educator and Wellness Advocate. Mairi has developed a wonderful blend of everything she knows in order to create a unique experience wherever you are in your personal lifecycle.In this episode, we talk about:Helping women re write their story about the Menopause and how this relates to confidenceThe surprising truth about what the Menopause is, and is not, and how the lack of understanding about it impacts womenThe fascinating world of hormones, and how changes in hormonal balance can lead to feelings of anxiety and low confidenceHow Mairi’s confidence was knocked multiple times through listening to others state her voice wasn't valuableMairi kindly shares the story of how she came to know that she had been born out of wedlock and the impact that had on her Mairi discusses how she use to be confident about the way she looked, and now she is confident about who she is!We explore the need Mairi had for other people's approval, and how that impacted her mindset about showing up as herselfWe discuss the very common issue of “not being enough” and how Mairi has rewritten her narrative about being “enough”Towards the end of the episode Mairi shares with us the idea of setting graceful barriers, and how powerful this has been for her confidenceMairi is wonderfully passionate and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. This episode is packed with insights and takes us in a very different direction than we’ve previously been. This topic continues to surprise us, and provide us with new ways in which to think about confidence. Male or female, the content that Mairi shares throughout this episode will be of benefit at some point. For more information on Mairi visit,Website: https://mairitaylor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairi-taylor-b0617939/ResourcesThe Period Party Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-party/id1294938797Essentially You Podcast: https://www.drmariza.com/podcast/Next Level Human Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-human-with-dr-jade-teta/id1333722346The Wellness Collective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-collective/id1319159211Boys Don’t Cry with Russell Kane: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/boys-dont-cry-with-russell-kane/id1400437107For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode, we are joined by Jo Rawbone. Jo officially “discovered” she was an introvert when she completed a Myers Briggs profile in 1989. She’d always known that she was different from many of her peers, friends, and family and now she knew why. But whilst this enhanced her self-awareness, it didn’t give her the tools to manage being an introvert in a world that is largely biased towards extroverts.Jo’s personal experience throughout her more than 26 years as a trainer and consultant, working with thousands of international clients afforded her the opportunity to witness just how problematic this bias can. Thus, began a mission: to champion the cause of introverts and promote positive action to address the ‘extraversion bias’, a mission that took her to the TEDx stage in 2019. In this episode, we talk about:How Jo became mad enough to start her mission of helping introverts flourishWe explore what an introvert is, and the many myths and misconceptions about what it actually means to be an introvertJo shares that in her experience of supporting introverts it’s incredibly common to hear a statement we hear a lot on the show, “I’m just not a confident person”The topic of fear shows up and Jo shares her equation for managing fear in order to take actionThe story of how Jo came to name her inner critic and her inner advocate and how this has supported her own growth and developmentWhat it means to be an introvert in a world that expects everyone to speak up and say what they are thinkingWe hear Jo use some incredible language to describe the work she does including the idea of being a “Corporate Disruptor”The decades of people being told they need to be someone else or something different, and how that may have led to countless individuals struggling to be themselvesThe difference between, acting as if, vs. faking it until you make and how this relates to confidenceHow Jo supports teams and individuals to understand where the boundaries and edges of their comfort zones are in order to develop and improve What a fascinating episode, we hold no boundaries when it comes to where our conversations take us, and this episode is no different. There is so much to learn and take from this episode, whether you can relate to being an introvert or not, this episode has something for us all to learn and take away. If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Jo visit,Website: www.flourishingintroverts.comTedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD7GXMeH4yI&t=243sResourcesSusan Cain: ​​https://www.quietrev.com/author/susan-cain/Ted Talk: The Power of Introverts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0KYU2j0TM4Book: Quiet by Susan Cain https://amzn.to/3u1jdFaFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 29 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by Charlotte Fowles. Charlotte is also known as ‘The Executive Adventurer’ and is an expert in silencing the inner critic and practising intentional resilience and confidence. Previously working for many years in U.K. central government communications - including Press and Events Officer to Gordon Brown – she has a history of being trusted to deliver by high profile figures. Praised for her passion and for talking truth to power, she currently works with leaders and professionals who feel crippled by their inner critic and imposter syndrome. After enduring over a decade of significant personal trauma - which included cancer, multiple miscarriages and severe depression to name just a few - she is an expert in creating triumph from tragedy and living a successful life in spite of this. In this episode, we talk about:We discuss the recent rise in individuals using the term Imposter Syndrome, and due to its subjectivity how it relates to confidence How over time Charlotte has developed a neutral mindset when it comes to her beliefs Charlotte's five step process for developing confidence The idea of building confidence before you need it, instead of reacting in a particular situationThe fear Charlotte had about sharing her professional work online, but how comfortable she felt sharing her personal experiences and trauma The area’s of life where Charlotte still finds her confidence being impacted and how she goes about managing those particular area’sThe story of how Charlotte became known as ‘The Executive Adventurer’We find ourselves discussing fitness for functionality and enjoyment, instead of fitness for a body that looks a certain wayThe journey Charlotte has been on to develop her confidence and the deep deep coaching work that has supported her Charlotte shares the concept of parenting our own inner child, and tremendous impact this practice has had on her own personal developmentHow therapy has significantly supported the strong sense of confidence that Charlotte now possessesWhat an episode, Charlotte has experienced an unfathomable amount of trauma and personal pain. Despite this, Charlotte chooses to focus on helping others who are battling with their own inner critic. As you’ll hear Charlotte's light still shines bright and her energy is contagious. It goes without saying that this is another episode packed with practical ways for you to grow and develop your confidence.Please enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Charlotte visit,Website: www.charlottefowles.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-fowles/Instagram: @fowles.charlotte For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 28 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories, and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode, we have the absolute privilege of being joined by Rowena Birch. As an international judo player, Rowena competed in the Olympic Games in Atlanta and held the title of European Judo Champion. After retiring from competition, she went on to coach/manage the national judo squad (U18 years), helping to develop athletes including Sally Conway and Gemma Gibbons, who went on to win Olympic medals. She then spent 10 years coaching high-performance coaches and managers, helping them create environments that support development, motivation, and learning. At the age of 50, Rowena decided it was time for something new and retrained as a financial adviser. Here she still uses her coaching skills to help individuals and businesses to develop financial plans and make decisions, which fit their unique needs. Rowena is also Vice president of British Judo, and a trustee for the charity Gaddum, who supported her family after the sudden death of her husband. A mother of two, Rowena now enjoys gardening, cooking, and the occasional visit back onto the judo mat.In this episode, we talk about:The misconception that confident people are confident all of the time How Rowena felt to competing against a former Olympic Champion who just so happened to be one of her idolsThe idea that if you want to become more confident, you have to be willing to get out of your comfort zoneRowena kindly shares how suddenly losing her husband in a car accident significantly affected her confidenceBuilding confidence through stress and adaptation, and what that means practically What it’s like to be surrounded by four world champions and how that impacted Rowena’s mindset and confidenceBeing mindful about not taking over when you’re helping someone develop and grow their confidenceHow to make the process of developing your confidence joyful and funAllowing yourself time when it comes to growing your confidence, it’s not an instant processHow big goals can be dangerous!Realising that you’re not alone when it comes to feeling a certain way, especially when it comes to how you feel about your confidence Having a system of building confidence through successRowena has a wonderfully warm energy and shares some incredibly personal experiences all with the intention of supporting you, our listeners. It’s fair to say this is one of our favourite episodes to date. The content and value provided are outstanding, listening to a former Olympic athlete share their stories, experiences and knowledge so generously was a genuine privilege. Please enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Rowena visit,LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rowenabirchFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 27 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we have the pleasure of being joined by star of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, Kristina Rihanoff. Kristina was born in Siberia and fell in love with music and dance at a young age, entering her first dance competition at just seven-years-old. There onwards, she took part in scores of competitions and became a renowned dance champion.Kristina finished her 8 year career on “Strictly Come Dancing” after having her first daughter. Desperate to get back in shape after giving birth she knew that yoga would be the best exercise to rebuild her strength and ability to return to dancing. A yoga devotee for nearly 20 years, Kristina and partner Ben decided to open their very own Wellbeing and Yoga Centre.In this episode,Kristina shares her extraordinary journey from being a little girl with a dream, to becoming one of the most recognisable Strictly Come Dancing starsHow becoming a Mum has changed everything for her, and realising how much she previously worried about insignificant thingsHow Kristina has learned to love herself and her body through yogaKristina shares that after 20 years of practicing yoga she has recently connected to the spiritual side of yoga and the difference that has made to her lifeHow the work she does now through yoga helps her community think differently about confidenceWe discuss confidence being something that can be nourished, and how Kristina enjoys helping others to feel good about themselvesKristina shares how she has always been a more voluptuous dancer and how that affected her confidence earlier in her careerWe explore the idea of doing one thing a day in order to develop your confidenceKristina suggests that in order to have a clear understanding of what confidence is, it is worth dedicating time to writing down your own thoughts about confidenceThe impact of having such amazing dance teachers in Russia and how they ultimately helped Kristina develop and grow her confidenceAlthough she’s danced for most of her life Kristina still has moments when she doesn’t feel confident, currently feeling terrified of getting back on stage in a new theatre productionWhat an episode, fast paced and full of energy from start to finish! Kristina has a vast amount of life experience and it's clear to see that her relationship with confidence started at a very early age. Hard working and dedicated, whilst at the same humble and honest, a set of familiar values of all the guests we have had on the podcast to date. Confidence continues to feature in many of our conversations, and is something we continue to believe needs to be discussed more in order to support people develop and grow.Please enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to the show and leave a review. Links from the episode,Netflix Documentary - I am Not Your Guru: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80102204For more information on Kristina visit,Website: https://www.sooyoga.com/For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode we are joined by Anupa Roper. Anupa allowed her label of ‘skinny’ to affect her choices and her feeling of worth for a long time. Now she wants to empower the young by helping them to feel happy in their own skin. She would love for the generations that follow to know that they are worthy just the way they are. Anupa has recently published her debut children’s book ‘Sparrowlegs’ about a sparrow who learns to love the feathers she is in and realises how amazing her body is.In this episode, we talk about:Anupa shares her story of being labelled as skinny and how that has affected many of the choices she has made throughout her lifeHow we’ve ended up perpetually thinking about the way we look, and how much importance we put on the way we lookThe impact social media and reality TV shows appear to be having on body confidenceAnupa’s experience of people expecting her to be confident because of her slim and petite sizeThe pressure that comes from feeling like you have to look a certain way, and the impact that can have on confidenceWhat are our bodies are here to do, vs the way we think they should lookThe journey Anupa has had with her confidence as she has transitioned from being a teacher, Mum, and now writer and authorThe impact of language specifically related to our bodies such as “Mum tum” and “stretch marks” Anupa shares her experience that in Indian culture if you’ve got lighter skin there is a perception you’ll be more confident Confidence being something that needs to be constantly and deliberately worked on if you want more of itThe power of parents opening up conversations with their children about body confidenceHow parents have a responsibility to ensure their children are well informed and understand the difference between what is real and what isn’tA sensitive and very topical episode, Anupa shares her passion and concerns around body confidence. A topic which has depth, emotion and much more to it than you may initially presume. In a world where so much of our mental stimulation is found via social media and more visual imagery than ever before, it’s no wonder there is a growing issue surrounding body confidence.In order to support our community further we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group. Feel free to come and join the group using the link below.Two Coach Confidence CrewIf you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. Link to Anupa’s book - Sparrowlegs - https://amzn.to/3jgWsI9For more information on Anupa visit,Instagram www.Instagram.com/miss_sparrowlegsFB Group:www.Facebook.com/groups/sparrowlegsFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode, we are joined by Jo Naughton. Jo brings over fifteen years of experience and qualifications in the fields of teaching, consulting, and coaching to her work with change-makers and purpose-led entrepreneurs. She supports her clients to do deep inner work in order to develop a mindset for abundance, freedom, and for joy. From this place, she then empowers them to create their own aligned strategy for business and for life.Her experience and skills as a coach and mentor are combined with a deep personal understanding of the power of the mind. After a traumatic brain injury in 2017, Jo was fuelled on a personal journey that has been nothing short of transformational, enabling her to help her clients rapidly experience breakthroughs within their own mindset. In this episode, we talk about:How Jo has spent the last few years developing her own confidence after experiencing a life-changing accidentWhy often individuals will only change after a significant trauma, and if it’s possible to make the same types of changes without experiencing a significant traumaWe discuss that what’s going on on the outside doesn’t always equal what’s going on on the insideJo explains her decision to create confidence on purpose, and what that looks like for JoCalling BS on that voice inside your head that tells you that you’re not confidentWhether something is true or not is irrelevant, the important part is whether what you believe is serving you! How the mind constantly seeks evidence to confirm what we believe to be true and will do anything it can to find that evidenceJo’s belief that confidence is an emotion, and therefore can be created through her thoughtsThe power our internal language has on our confidence, and therefore how important it is  to consciously choose words that strengthen our confidenceThe difference between blaming ourselves, and taking personal responsibility for what we do and what we thinkConfidence in self-being our natural state until our ego starts to develop and impact how we see ourselvesHow Jo’s work is supporting clients across the globe to wake up and live on purposeA vibrant, fun, lively conversation with plenty of outstanding content. Jo’s energy is infectious and refreshing, she brings a unique balance of understanding and compassion with an open and direct approach. She’s never afraid to call out the BS in a quest to facilitate self-awareness, self-trust, and self-love. For anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of how their mindset is affecting their confidence this episode is for you.  If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value the information we provide. Links for the Episode:For more information on Jo visit,Website: www.joannanaughton.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-naughton/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingonpurposeFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,In today's episode we are joined by Steve Marriott. Steve is a behavioural specialist combining over 25 years of experience with the latest findings in neuroscience, and performance psychology. Steve is the co-author of two books, is a prolific facilitator, speaker and performance coach working in the UK and Europe.His clients include some of the largest companies in some of the most regulated industries in the world. He has majored in developing leadership capability for the twenty-first century.  Steve has a unique ability to translate the complexity of behaviour and culture into accessible and actionable dialogue, coupled with his direct and frank approach enables him to engage, inspire and stimulate learning with the most challenging of audiences.In this episode, Steve shares his belief that humans are at their best when they feel confidentWe discuss the importance of children being absent of judgement and how that affects their confidence Steve shares that for him, confidence has internal and external components. How we feel inside, and what feedback is being received from outsideWe explore how some individuals have unconsciously created an identity around confidence, and for many this has led to them believing that they’re not a confident personA lifelong introvert Steve shares how he has managed and developed his internal dialogue in order to interact with world around himSteve tells the story of his Father not being satisfied with his academic results and how the phrase, “that’s not an A” significantly impacted his confidenceHow at times Steve has decided not to look at certain pieces of information in order to protect his confidence Steve suggests that when action happens our beliefs meet our values, and why it’s important to be aware of this happening Our conversation finds us discussing social stereotypes, and how easy it can be to fall into the story that, “I’m just not a confident person”Steve openly shares the distressing and very scary story of being caught up in an armed robbery and the lasting impact that has had on his confidenceWe take a moment to reflect on the question, Why is this a universal issue?The episode ends with Steve sharing his insights about the power of Courageous ConversationsYet another outstanding episode. Steve speaks with passion, honesty and emotion, sharing years of knowledge and experience of human behaviour. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from real life events which have shaped Steve’s journey, to understanding how human behaviour can help or hinder our confidence. We go deep at times and laugh at others, this really is a wonderful conversation to experience.If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. Links for the Episode:Steve’s Book - Moving Mr Badger, https://amzn.to/3fWq38sFor more information on Steve visit, www.steve-marriott.co.ukLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3yVMinpFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 20 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by Chris Chapman. Chris has recently transitioned to the Learning Experience Manager at UK Coaching, having previously been the Development Lead Officer for Talent and Performance Coaching. Much of Chris’ time is now focused on the development of great coaching content to support coaches to be the best they can be.  Prior to working in coach development Chris worked at the Rugby Football League for 12 years in the Performance Department. During this time he coached England age group teams from U15 through to U20; more recently coaching the England Women Rugby League team to two World Cups. In this episode, we discussHow women are generally more emotionally aware and willing to share, compared to men who generally shut down and go insideHow Chris purposefully avoided the media during the early stages of of his International Coaching role and how he developed his confidence to manage the media We explore the idea of giving people the opportunity to be their best even if they don’t meet the required standardChris poses the question, Are we communicating what we need when it comes to confidence? And why this is an important question to ask ourselvesThe idea of “tipping in” what’s going right, instead of what needs improving or what has potentially gone wrongChris shares the C4 methodology and that when each of the areas are in place the environment individuals and teams are performing in becomes “explosive”That even to this day receiving positive feedback for his achievements or performance is difficult for Chris to accept, and how he’s working on just saying, thank youAs a coach it’s important to understand what makes people feel confident as only they will know thatThe wonderful idea of creating your own “greatest hits” in order to develop and grow your confidenceThat the people you surround yourself with can often see things you cannot, which when shared can help to build confidenceChris is incredibly humble, and shares openly and generously. It would be easy to assume that because of the level Chris performs he would have everything figured out. What’s amazing about Chris is that he’s vulnerable enough to say he hasn’t got everything figured out, and that there are numerous areas in life he struggles with, including some that might surprise you! This conversation is powerful and deep and undoubtedly has something for every listener.In order to support our community further we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group (Link below).Two Coach Confidence CrewIf you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Links for the Episode:Book - How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk - https://amzn.to/3nobyNNFor more information on Chris visit,LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chapman-a1644741/For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,For the second time on the show we welcome back a previous guest. Due to the rich and diverse conversation we had with this guest the first time round, we thought it only right to invite   today's guest back for another episode. It’s our pleasure to welcome Adams' former coach Robbie Swale.Just in case you haven't listened to episode 14, here's a recap of who Robbie is. Robbie trained as a coach with The Coaching School in London and later with many other masters who support people to fulfil their potential. Robbie has provided coaching, training and facilitation for: Swiss Re, The University of Edinburgh, BetterUp (and through them many of the most forward-thinking companies in the world) and King’s College London. Robbie predominantly works one-on-one with leaders and entrepreneurs who are grappling with the complexity of the modern world.In this episode we talk about,Robbies journey to creating his 12 minute writing practice and the importance this has played in his confidenceThe importance of creating some sort of creative practice no matter how big or small, and the connection this has to confidenceWe discuss the magic all humans have to create something from nothingThe fragility of confidence, and for Robbie his fragility to speak and share more of himself with the worldHow Robbie based his decision to share his writing initially on LinkedIn, as at the time he believed it wasn’t a platform many people usedWe discuss that humans are writing more than ever, with email, texts, instant messages and therefore it’s not necessarily a writing practice that's the problem for people wanting share their work or more of themselvesRobbie shares the challenges he often has around feeling sad and fragile in a morning and the routine he’s created to improve his state before engaging with the wider world We discuss what Robbie refers to as the “vulnerability hangover” and what lies after the hangover subsidesThe topic of COVID enters the conversation, and how our perception of confidence in a safe vaccine is developed through trust in things most of us know nothing aboutAs we come to the end of the conversation Robbie shares the idea of re committing, and the power re committing has for many areas of our livesAnother wonderful conversation full of feeling and vulnerability. Robbie is clearly a deep thinker and has found a real gift for sharing his thoughts through a cathartic writing practice. There’s a number of principles and ideas which Robbie has created which can be picked up and shaped for various areas of life, not least developing confidence even when there’s a sense of fragility. In order to support our community further we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group. Feel free to come and join the group using the link below.Two Coach Confidence CrewLinks from the episodeBook - The Happiness Hypothesis - https://amzn.to/3saXOXvFor more information on Robbie visit,www.robbieswalecoaching.com Robbie’s podcast, The Coach’s Journey, can be found here www.thecoachsjourney.comFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 21 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. In today's episode, it is just us two - Adam & Kerry!We are chatting about our journey to date, the various types of confidence we have now come to understand through the show and also, sharing our own personal stories and difficulties when it comes to this textured and complex word - CONFIDENCE!As always, it goes in many different directions and we open up and talk about things we hadn't really considered prior to the show.Not only that, we finish up by offering SIX WAYS In which you can start working on your own levels of confidence.If you prefer watching as opposed to listening, we have even uploaded the video of the show over on our Facebook Group - the Two Coach Confidence Crew!Head over and join us there or grab a cuppa and take a listen to this week's show! As always please enjoy!In order to support our community further, we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group. Feel free to come and join the group using the link below.Two Coach Confidence CrewLinks for the Episode:For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 20 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by Iain Brunnschweiler. Husband and Father of two, Iain is currently Coach & Player Development Manager for Southampton FC. A former semi professional footballer, five years as a professional cricketer, author of two cricket coaching books, a first class degree in Sport Science, Lead Coach of England Development Programme for six years, and 18 months as Strategic Lead for Talent & Performance Coaching at UK Coaching. It’s fair to say Iain has been in, and around elite and high performance athletes for a considerable amount of time. In this episode, we talk about,How Iain’s confidence has changed both personally and professionally, and now at the grand age of 40 he now feels fairly confident.Iain shares how he has built strategies made up of three discrete areas, self talk, affirmations and remembering.Iain talks about confidence as something that he has an internal relationship with.We discuss the idea of understanding whether or not we have the resources to do what we want, and how this can impact confidence.An idea that has come up in a previous episode shows up again, creating your own personal board of trusted advisors.We delve into trying to get to know your own voice and why this can relate to developing a greater sense of confidence.Iain shares his thoughts on having just enough confidence to give something a go.The power of bringing any situation back to it’s basic context, and in most situations it’s not life or death.We listen to Iain share openly about his emotions and feelings of nervousness when he became head of international cricket.We discuss how naturally occurring challenges have supported Iain to develop his confidence.One of our favourite areas to talk around crops up, the importance and idea of thinking about thinking.Iain takes us on a real journey throughout this episode, we cover a significant amount of ground and touch on some wonderful ideas, content and stories. One thing we have been able to consistently share through the podcast is that confidence impacts everyone, regardless of stature, race, profession or background. We’ve all at some point realised we wish we had more of it, and wondered how to get more of it when we've needed it. In order to support our community further we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group. Feel free to come and join the group using the link below.Two Coach Confidence CrewIf you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. Links for the Episode:The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time - https://amzn.to/3dlR2ul For more information on Iain visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-brunnschweiler-451044a2/ For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work Website: https://mycoachforlife.com/

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 19 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast.  In today's episode we are joined by Elliott Newell. Elliott currently works for the English Institute of Sport as a Sport and Performance Scientist, specialising in Psychological Support. Elliott works 1:1 with athletes, coaches, and leaders alike developing programmes and whole sport curricula. Whilst performance ultimately provides the context of what Elliott does, personal growth and development remains his focus. A humanist philosophy to work and life, means Elliott engages in his work with a view to nurture and support talent, rather than create or fix it.In this episode, we discuss,The link between competence and confidence, and why it’s crucial to understand how the two areas co exist.Elliott discusses that he’s never understood confidence as a skill, more that confidence is a way that we think.Elliott shares the idea that if we feel confident it's an emotion, however if it’s a belief it’s cognitive, and therefore something we can work with.We take a look at the difference between performing confidently vs being confident, and why this can be useful to consider from a personal perspective.We somehow end up in a wonderful conversation about understanding the roots of your being and what your real understanding of the world is.The simple, but perhaps forgotten idea that you don't have to be sick to get better.Elliott introduces us to the analogy of having “handrails” to develop and grow confidence, and how this has proved incredibly useful throughout his career.How Elliott never stepped too far from his secure base (comfort zone) whilst developing his sense of self and confidence.Elliott’s struggle with the functional confidence of his body having suffered a serious knee injury.We explore the concept that we are not our bodies, however it is the vehicle in which we interact with the world.The concepts, ideas and depth of this conversation were fascinating for both of us. It’s clear to see Elliott has a wealth of academic knowledge, which he is able to translate into simple language that will be invaluable for you as the listener. With every new guest comes a new idea or concept that continuously develops and expands our own thoughts and beliefs about this fascinating topic we call confidence. In order to support our community further we have recently created the Two Coach Confidence Facebook Group. Feel free to come and join us using the link below.https://www.facebook.com/groups/twocoachconfidencecrewFor more information on Elliott visit, @ElliottSportPsy For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limitsLinks from the episode,Elliott’s article on Confidence - https://bit.ly/3op7coABook - The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman - https://amzn.to/3oqlfKtBook - The Long Win by Cath Bishop - https://amzn.to/2M7lgWUBook - Fear Less by Dr Pippa Grange- https://amzn.to/3ovquZA

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 18 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by the award winning Entrepreneur, Cherish Reardon. Cherish is owner of Popsy Clothing and over the last three years has built a community of over 85,000 women. Previously a stay at home mum with anxiety, Cherish now promotes body positivity and is passionate about helping women feel more confident. She has worked with Gok Wan, designed a dress for the Brit Awards and her designs have been seen on numerous tv shows including This Morning, Mock The Week and The One Show. In this episode, we talk about,Cherish’s journey with confidence and anxiety, and how this has dramatically changed over the years, having grown up being affectionately known as little Miss Chatterbox.How being seriously bullied at high school significantly impacted Cherish’s relationship with confidence, and her life in general.Cherish shares how the idea of selling online to avoid job interviews has led her to founding, and developing an online retail business.The fear of passing our challenges and struggles with confidence on to our children, and that this is at the core of why Cherish pushes herself to show up even when she’s nervous and scared.Cherish shares that there were times when she literally struggled ordering food in restaurants, and that public environments were something she actively avoided. The responsibility to lead her 85,000 strong community and demonstrate that even though she may not always feel confident it’s something that she continually works on.That Cherish previously thought of confidence as something you either are, or are not. How Cherish routinely sets little challenges to push herself outside of her comfort zone, and how this has led to increasing her confidence incrementally over time.How powerful it has been for Cherish to share her struggles and challenges about anxiety and low levels of confidence.How things as simple as sizing of clothes can dramatically impact people's confidence and how she has managed that with her own business.Softly spoken, with a very warm and generous energy, Cherish was an absolute pleasure to have on the show. There is no doubt that there is something in this episode for anyone who can identify and relate to struggling with their confidence. Whether we like it or not, it’s becoming very clear to Kerry and I that certain experiences during our formative years can have a dramatic impact on our relationship with confidence. The good news is it doesn’t have to define your way forward in life. The guests we are lucky enough to have joined us are proof that if you want to have more confidence in any given area of your life, it’s absolutely within your gift. For more information on Cherish visit,Popsy Clothing Website: https://www.popsyclothing.co.uk/For more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Welcome to episode 17  of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we are joined by Buddhist Monk Suryacitta. Suryacitta has been practicing meditation since 1989 and was ordained in 1999, during which he was given the name Suryacitta. He lived in a dedicated meditation retreat centre from 2001 - 2005. He is the author of five books on mindfulness, happiness and compassion including, Happiness and How it Happens - Finding Contentment through Mindfulness.In this episode, we talk about,Surya shares his fascinating journey to becoming a Buddhist Monk, including his time living in a retreat centre for 5 years.We discuss that we all suffer from stress, pressure, and other unwanted emotions and yet in many instances these experiences are self inflicted. Surya shares the idea that the mind can use you, OR you can use the mind, and how this can relate to confidence.Throughout the conversation Surya helps us to understand the power of reframing our thoughts and how to look at our human experience from an observational perspective.We discuss that we are all addicted to our own thoughts and thinking and how this can be detrimental to us.Surya shares the idea that thoughts hook us in, they’re a carrot. However, on many occasions they’re an empty promise.Surya shares a wonderful story from which he created the concept of “nexting” and how so many of us suffer from always thinking about what’s next.We explore the idea that when we truly begin to feel, we can begin to heal.Similar to other guests Surya identifies that change has to be something individuals want to do, it can’t be forced.During the episode we touch on the mind being a tool. A tool which we can learn to pick up and put down as and when we need it.Surya shares that pauses are the forgotten medicine, and that they are completely free.We explore the statement, I’m having the thought that….. And how this little sentence can transform your life.This episode is packed full of wisdom, ideas and wonderful stories to help us challenge and reflect on the way we think. Kerry and I won’t lie, we had a wonderful time being in Surya’s presence and listening to him generously share his experiences. Bizarrely we don’t actually delve too deep into the idea of confidence, instead we just let the conversation flow. This is a very special episode for so many reasons, Kerry and I are extremely excited for everyone who takes the opportunity to listen to this episode.Please Enjoy!If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. For more information on Suryacitta visit,Website: https://www.mindfulnesscic.co.uk/YouTube: https://bit.ly/2LkVuxvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnesscicFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits

Hey Everyone,Welcome to episode 16 of the Two Coach Confidence podcast. Our aim with this podcast is to bring fun and interesting guests from all areas and walks of life to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of this mystical and subjective topic we refer to as confidence.In today's episode we have the pleasure of being joined by Simon Ong. Everything that Simon does is built around inspiring people to see their world differently and igniting their imagination of what is truly possible so that they can lead an extraordinary life. As an award-winning coach and international keynote speaker, he has appeared on Sky News, BBC, Forbes, and has spoken at some of the world's most successful organisations like Virgin, Barclays, Salesforce and Microsoft. In this episode, we talk about,Simon's journey from joining the financial services industry literally just before the 2008 global crash, and how he’s ended up becoming a keynote speaker and award winning coach.Simon shares his Chinese roots and the expectations that his parents had of him to become a Doctor, a Banker or a Solicitor.We discuss the idea that confidence is linked to our own internal energy, and how understanding how to manage our energy can support improving our confidence.As with many of the other guests who have joined us, Simon shares a similar view that confidence comes from taking action, even if that action is small.We remind ourselves that remembering just how far we’ve come is an essential element to our sense of confidence.Simon discusses the concept of focusing outwards instead of inwards when he’s in a situation where he feels nervous.One of Simon’s favorite exercises from the classic book, Think and Grow Rich. The idea of creating an imaginary board of advisors.We explore that as humans we don’t see the world as it is, rather we see it as we are. And why this is important in the context of confidence.Simon goes on to share the idea that confidence starts off as a skill, but over time almost matures into a feeling.As we move towards the end of the episode Simon provides us with his top three tips, all based around his deep understanding of personal development.Simon's depth and knowledge of personal development is outstanding, the wisdom he shares throughout this episode is fantastic. There’s something in this episode for everyone. His journey and transition to becoming a keynote speaker is inspirational to say the least! Simon’s confidence has clearly come from his own personal development and his discipline to stay true to what he believes in.If you enjoy the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE to our show and leave a review. Even better, please feel free to share with anyone you feel would value from the information we provide. Links from the episodeBook - Think and Grow Rich - https://amzn.to/374E9jtFor more information on Simon visit,Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/Online Community: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/eccFor more information about Kerry's work visit,Website: https://www.kerryhearsey.com   For more information about Adams work visit,Website: My Coach For Life | Life beyond limits