What if confidence wasn’t about faking it until you make it – but building genuine self-belief that keeps you going when life falls apart?

In this deeply personal conversation, Charlotte Fowles shares the tools, mindset shifts, and daily choices that have literally kept her alive through depression, cancer, and life’s toughest moments.

We talk about breaking the myths around confidence, creating the conditions for growth, and learning to be content with “enough” – without giving up ambition. If you’ve ever struggled with your inner critic or wondered how to rebuild after setbacks, this is the episode you need to hear.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why this work has kept Charlotte alive
01:44 – The truth about confidence vs self-belief
03:39 – How the subconscious drives 90% of your actions
05:13 – The “power of the pause” and reprogramming your reactions
09:19 – Who’s really driving the bus?
12:05 – Why faking it isn’t the answer
17:13 – The danger of confidence without integrity
20:55 – Using communication skills for good (not manipulation)
23:33 – The ABC of unapologetic confidence
27:03 – Creating the conditions to thrive
31:58 – How your brain’s RAS shapes your reality
34:43 – Choosing how you start your day
39:38 – Why we don’t need the “top 1%” life to be happy
43:38 – Charlotte’s personal journey through depression & cancer