Unlock Your Confidence with Clare Walsh
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Unlock Your Confidence with Clare Walsh brings you inspiration, advice, stories, tools and techniques that will help you to unlock your confidence, gain clarity and find the courage to create the life that lights you up. Your life, your way.
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061 Choosing to Flourish: Life Lessons as I Turn 50!
September 21, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBToday’s episode is a celebratory one. As well as catching you up on my news, I have a big birthday this week and want to share some of my favourite life lessons as I hit the big 50! I also have a really big announcement about the podcast so make sure you listen to the end. Join my mailing list here to stay in touch and here about the new podcast https://bit.ly/clarewalshcoachingnewsletter Join my facebook group – Pathways to Possibilities for more inspiration, advice, tips, offers and co...
060 Confidence Roundup - Books and Advice to Inspire Confidence and Joyful Living
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBWe’re celebrating reaching 60 episodes with a round up of useful resources and advice to help inspire confidence and joyful living. Helping us to believe in ourselves and live with intention so that we make the most of the opportunities that life presents us with. In this episode I share: two books that I’ve found really helpful over the last couple of months, a podcast I really enjoy and think you’ll find thought provoking too and some of my top tips for staying confident, intentiona...
059 Menopause and Confidence
June 15, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode I’m opening up a conversation around menopause and confidence. It’s a topic that I’ve been speaking about a lot in my personal life and work but we haven’t touched on here. I asked myself why? Why have I not talked about something that has coloured my daily life for the last 18 months and is still causing me daily difficulties? It’s complicated is the short answer. Unless you’ve had your head in the sand over the last couple of years you will have heard the wider conversatio...
058 Navigating the Confidence Rollercoaster: Strategies for Success in Your New Job
May 04, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThis episode explores the very common experience of having a huge confidence wobble when we start a new role. It’s one of those things that is really common but when it’s happening to us we feel like we’re the only one going through it and if we’re not careful we’re undermining and second guessing ourselves at every step. In this episode we’ll explore why this happens and what we can do to get us through this new starter stage feeling so it’s as painless as possible and you don’t end up fe...
057 Introverted Brilliance - Harnessing Your Introvert Superpowers
April 20, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode, I delve into the topic of introversion, which is often misunderstood. Being an introvert myself, I can relate to the confusion surrounding this trait, and I've noticed that many of my clients also identify as introverts. Unfortunately, society tends to view introversion negatively and often implies that extroversion is the only path to success and happiness. In this episode, I would like to dispel some of these misconceptions and showcase the superpowers that introverts possess...
056 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies and Stories
April 06, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBToday’s topic is something that comes up regularly in my work with women and is a very real cause of lack of self-confidence and self-belief – imposter syndrome. In this episode we explore: What imposter syndrome is The different ways it manifests and affects us Five ways we can deal with it effectively My lovely client whose story I share booked herself a Confidence Jump-start because of her imposter syndrome. My calendar is open for these mini but powerful coaching packages. We hav...
055 Are You Surrounding Yourself with the Right People?
March 23, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBThis episode we’re considering whether or not we’re surrounding ourselves with the right people to support us in having the happy and fulfilling life we desire. In this episode we’ll consider Why it matters so much What we mean by the right people How to deal with the wrong people and What we can do to make sure that we surround ourselves with the right people Womanifest It’s no boring conference or exhibition – it’s a full-on FESTIVAL! – it’s all about women having fun, learning ...
054 Are You Celebrating Other Women or Tearing Them Down?
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThis episode goes live the day after International Women’s Day and as a coach specialising in helping women with their confidence I wanted to focus particularly on women this episode. The theme for this year’s celebration of International Women’s day is embracing equality by, amongst other things, celebrating women forging change, by elevating the visibility of women creatives and by building workplaces where women thrive. This episode we’re going to explore some of the issues around ...
053 How's Your Self-Worth?
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBOver the last fifty plus episodes we’ve covered lots of topics to help us lead happier, more confident lives so it surprised me when I realised that we have never talked about today’s topic – self-worth. We’ve covered topics related to it but never looked at it on its own so that’s what we’re going to do today. Why? Because in my work with a counsellor after I finished cancer treatment it became apparent that I had a real issue with my self-worth. Embarrassing to admit as a confidence coach ...
052 The Importance of Fun to a Happy and Healthy Life
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode we are focusing on the importance of fun to a happy and healthy life. I was recently asked to consider how I could bring more fun into my life and realised that I was slightly stumped by the question. I struggled to identify how and when I allow myself to have fun. And as usual that got me thinking and noticing, and here we are with an episode devoted to the importance of having fun. In this episode we are going to explore: what fun is; why it’s so important – what it does ...
051 Top Ten Tips for a Happier, More Confident You at Work
January 26, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThis time of year can be hard. Christmas is behind us and it seems a long way off until the clocks go forward and the days begin to get noticeably warmer and lighter. Decades ago a travel company came up with the gimmick of calling the third Monday in January blue Monday – supposedly the most miserable Monday of the year. Gimmick or not I know a lot of us feel a little blue on January Mondays as we head into the new working week. I have to confess that there have been January Mondays when, d...
050 It’s Our Second Podiversary – a Special Episode to Celebrate
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBNot only have we reached 50 episodes, but it’s also our second podiversary! 50 episodes feels like a significant achievement that deserves to be marked and celebrated. In this episode, I’m going to remind you of some of the quick, easy but effective confidence boosters that we’ve explored over the last two years, signposting some great episodes along the way and we’re going to explore choosing our word for the year for 2023. What You’ll Learn: - What to ask yourself if you're feeling a...
049 “I’m Not the Same, and That’s Okay” Dealing with Change
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBLike it or not, we are all changing all of the time but sometimes it takes a big life event – good or bad – or perhaps a big birthday – one with a zero on the end, for us to take stock and acknowledge that change and what it means for our life. In this episode I will share some of my learnings about change and ways that we can learn to embrace it even if it’s been brought about by a life event we hadn’t planned, expected or wanted. I will leave you with 10 actions that have helped me and ...
048 Ten Ways to Fix a Bad Day!
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat can we do in the moment when we’re having a bad day? We all have bad days. Sometimes because of external factors and sometimes for no apparent reason – we just feel like we’ve got out of the wrong side of bed and can’t put our finger on why our mood is low and it feels like the world is out to get us. But there are things that we can do about it. I’m going to share 10 ways you can fix a “bad day” and improve your mood! What You’ll Learn: - How science backs up the fact that gre...
047 The Power of Play to Light You Up
November 03, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode we’re exploring the power of play to light us up. It’s the beginning of November. The clocks have gone back and the nights are well and truly drawing in and I know that I’m not alone in being tempted to withdraw and hibernate as the weather worsens and the light retreats. But while I know that rest is important and I’m all for a bit of hygge, I also know that I still need to seek daily joy and things that energise and light me up if I want to feel like the best version of mys...
046 My Top Six Confidence Lessons from Nine Years of Running a Business
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBIn August I celebrated nine years of self-employment. It has been nine years since I listened to my inner wisdom and made the leap from employment to working for myself. And it was a big leap. I was sick of redundancies and layoffs and wanted to take back control. As I reflected on those nine years, I realised that I've learnt a lot of confidence lessons that are worth sharing whether you have your own business, are considering self-employment or are happily employed. In this episode I wi...
045 Breast Cancer Lessons – Five Important Lessons for Everyone!
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBIt’s October and so it’s breast cancer awareness month and I thought it would be a good opportunity to share my learnings from being diagnosed and treated. What has this got to do with confidence? More than you would think- I promise you. This episode we’ll talk about the importance of checking your breasts monthly and the five lessons I learnt that will help you too! One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime which means that the majority of us will at some point have someone close...
044 Choosing Faith Over Fear
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThere is so much more to faith than religious faith. Choosing faith over fear can transform our relationships with life's challenges and make us more resilient. In This Episode You Will Learn: - That there is so much more to faith than religious faith - How choosing faith over fear can transform our relationship with life’s challenges - How having faith can make us more resilient - How having faith can increase our confidence - How to build that faith in yourself Every single o...
043 Are You Being Truly You? How to Stop Worrying What Other People Think and Start Doing What Truly Makes You Happy!
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBThis episode I’m diving straight in with a challenging question for us all – are you being truly you? Are you being the you that you really want to be or the you that you think is expected of you by family, friends, colleagues, society? I’m asking because I realised during my many weeks of enforced convalescence that I’m not. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How to spot if you’re not quite being you - A reminder of why you should let go of people pleasing and how to do it - W...
042 Let’s Slow Down This Summer - The Importance and Benefits of Slowing Down
June 30, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis episode we’re exploring the benefits of slowing down. We can choose to slow down at any time of year but often the things that can be done at any time can end up being done at no time. In other words they just don’t happen. I hope that this exploration of the many benefits of slowing down will encourage you to consciously decide to take steps to slow down this summer. In This Episode You Will Learn: - What slowing down has to do with confidence and why it’s so important - The many...
041 Say Goodbye to Overwhelm – Six Easy Ways to Deal with Overwhelm
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBThis episode we are dealing with overwhelm. There is so much of it around at the moment and when we are feeling overwhelmed it can be difficult to see a way out. In this episode I will share six methods you can use to deal with overwhelm today. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you should let go of some of the things on your to do lists - The steps you can take during times when everything feels too much - Why being kind to yourself can make a big difference When we're fee...
040 Resources for a Happier, More Confident Life
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBI want to share 4 books that have enriched my life and made me think about what it takes to be happy and content. Since there are lots of little gems on my blog to help you to grow confidence, clarity and courage in very concrete ways, I'll also point you to some of my own writing. My Blogs: - It’s the little transformations that make a massive difference “It’s not all about massive transformations, little transformations make a massive difference!” One of my clients said this and it re...
039 What’s Stopping You? Replacing Limiting Beliefs with Empowering Ones
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is all about letting go of the limiting beliefs we all carry around with us, and replacing them with empowering ones. We carry around beliefs like: - I’m shy - I never finish anything - I’m not clever - I’m boring - I’m not creative - I’m really bad at public speaking - I’m no good in a crisis And they disempower us. They hold us back. So today I share my own experience in changing a limiting belief I carried around as my truth for decades, and I also share the ...
038 The Importance of Forgiving Yourself
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode is all about the importance of forgiving yourself. The theme was prompted by a Guardian headline. It quoted the journalist John Simpson saying, “Like most men, I am amazingly good at forgiving myself.” And that really got me thinking about myself and the women in my life. Are we amazingly good at forgiving ourselves? Are you? In This Episode You Will Learn: - What self-forgiveness is and its benefits - Why we find it hard to forgive ourselves - The limitations of self-forg...
037 Cultivating Self-Esteem (Part 2)
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThis is the second part of the episode about cultivating self-esteem. In Part 1 we learnt: - What self-esteem is - The signs of low self-esteem - How to tackle negative self-talk - The importance of speaking about yourself positively - The power of compliments and the importance of accepting them I hope that you've begun to put these things into practice. This episode you will learn: - How to detach yourself from the criticism and praise of others and start measuring your self-...
036 Cultivating Self-Esteem (Part 1)
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBThis episode we're tackling how to cultivate self-esteem. This is such a big topic that I've split it in two parts. But don't worry, you'll end this episode with concrete ways you can begin to grow your self-esteem now - you don't have to wait for Part 2 to get started! In this episode you will learn: - What self-esteem is - The signs of low self-esteem - How to tackle negative self-talk - The importance of speaking about yourself positively - The power of compliments and the import...
035 Using Your Values to Live a Happier, More Confident Life
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode we are exploring values. I'm a great believer that by living a life that is fully aligned with our values we can be happier and more confident. But, how many of us really stop and think about what our values are and which are most important to us? This episode will help you to answer those questions. What You Will Learn: - What we mean when we talk about values - How to work out which values are most important to you - How to focus on the values most important to you to hel...
034 The Power of Acting the Way You Want to Feel
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBInstead of “fake it till you make it”, I prefer “act the way you want to feel”. That way I'm not pretending or faking anything, it's still the real me, not me pretending to be something I'm not, or trying to be like someone else. So how do we manage this? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - When and how to soothe your inner critic - How to practise getting into the state of feeling confident and relaxed - What happens when you become capable of embodying how you feel I hope tha...
033 What Can Your Envy Teach You?
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBToday I’m talking about what your envy can teach you. By envy, I don't mean the potentially destructive feelings of jealousy. I'm talking about the feelings of discontent that envy throws up. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How extremely uncomfortable emotion of envy can show you what you want - Why you should examine your feelings of envy whenever they arise - Why you should take a little time to sit with the uncomfortable feeling - The questions to ask to find out what y...
032 The Dark Side of People Pleasing – How to Create Healthier Boundaries and Still Be a Caring Person!
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBDo you tell yourself and others that you're a people pleaser? I hear people equate being people pleaser to being a nice person, a decent friend, a kind person, a loving, caring human being. All of these are lovely things, but I would argue that you can be every one of those things without having to label yourself as a people pleaser. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What's wrong with being a people pleaser? - How to stop being a people pleaser - How you could describe yourse...
031 Is It Time to Stop Saying Sorry?
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBI'm a great believer in owning up to my mistakes and making a genuine and heartfelt apology if I've hurt someone, done something wrong or let someone down. I'm also a great believer in manners, but why then have I called this episode “Is it time to stop saying sorry”? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to use guilt in a constructive way - Why you should ask for all the help that you need and not feel guilty about it or apologise for it - How to adopt a daily practice to ref...
030 Setting Your Intention for 2022
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode I want to talk about an action that has helped me immensely over the last few years to build the life that I desire; a life where I take action that builds confidence and is fully aligned with my values. That action is setting my intention or word for the year. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How setting an intention for a whole year works and the benefit of that practice - How to choose the word or phrase for our intention for the year - What steps to take afte...
029 It’s Our First Birthday!
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBThis is a very special episode, as it's the first birthday of the podcast. Today I'd like to share what I've loved and what I've learned, and remind you of some of the things that we've learned together. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you need to start before you're ready - The value of taking action to build confidence - Delegation is key to a happy and balanced life - The importance of enjoying the journey - Letting go of perfectionism - Cultivating the belief th...
028 Enjoying the Journey
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBToday we're going to talk about the importance of enjoying the journey. So often we can't wait to hit our goals, but we barely take a moment to enjoy our journey and to celebrate it before we start thinking about the next thing. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to find ways to be happy now - Why you need to remind yourself of everything you have to be grateful for - How to make sure that you are present in the moment - Finding things to anticipate and enjoy regularly so e...
027 Building Resilience
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBWhen we are resilient, we're able to pick ourselves up from life's inevitable knocks and difficult times when we may naturally be feeling less than positive. So what, actually, is resilience? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What resilience is not - What to do to make sure we become more resilient - Four pillars for building resilience - How to resist isolating ourselves when life is hard - The importance of looking after ourselves all of the time - How to build up the ha...
026 Positivity – A Force for Good or Toxic?
November 04, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBPositivity is something that we can see and hear about all the time. While I think that being positive is great and has many benefits, there is also a darker side to positivity - a toxic positivity. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What toxic positivity is and why it should be avoided - Why it is essential to allow yourself and others to feel all the feelings - How its possible to experience negative or hard feelings and still have a positive outlook on life - The benefits of ...
025 The Importance of Bravery
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, I want to talk about acting with courage and the importance of bravery in our lives. I am talking about calculated risk, not being reckless. These are actions like setting boundaries and starting to say no to people, whether at work or home, asking for what they really need rather than pretending everything's all right. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How we build our confidence through taking action rather than waiting to feel confident - What it means to be brave ...
024 What’s Your Why?
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBToday we're going to dive deep into a topic I raised back in Episode 21 - finding your WHY. Have you ever sat down and really given some thought to why you do what you do and why you want what you want? If you haven't, then of course, I'm going to suggest that you do. And if you have, I'm suggesting that you make sure you've really dug down below the surface. Think about what you value. Values are who we are. They're not who we like to be, or who we think we should be. Values are who I a...
023 It’s My Birthday! A Time to Reflect and Celebrate
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBIt's my birthday this week. For me a birthday is a time to reflect and to celebrate. In this episode we're going to do both. I will remind you of some of the many things we've learned over the last 22 episodes so we can celebrate together. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the question How did you celebrate? often surprises people - The importance of taking a moment to acknowledge and celebrate what you achieved - The power of stopping on a bad day and asking What do I need...
022 Dealing with Criticism and Praise! Detaching Ourselves from What Other People Think
September 09, 2021 08:02 - 13 minutes - 18 MBThe theme for this episode is how to deal with criticism and praise from others. This is a juicy topic that I am very happy to talk about, as what other people think of us can have a huge impact on our confidence, self-worth and self-esteem. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - how to detach your sense of self-worth and confidence levels from what other people think of you whether in the form of criticism or praise - that your opinion of yourself is the one that matters! - how t...
021 September - The Other New Year!
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBWhether you've been away this year, or have spent your summer in your own garden or local park, it's often a time when we stop and consider our lives and what we want just like we do over Christmas and New Year's holiday. And as such September feels like the other New Year - a chance for a fresh start. Are you clear about what you want, and what you need to do to get where you want to be? Are you taking action? What You Will Learn In This Episode: - The importance of being clear on wh...
020 Resources Roundup for Confidence Building
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, I'm going to share some resources and tips that have helped me and my clients build confidence. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why a book or a walk is powerful when you feel low energy and low mood, whilst your mind is racing - What does rest have to do with confidence? - Why delegating work is such a good investment - The power ofTell me more phrase - Sources of happiness, how you can even buy it sometimes - Checking in with yourself and your needs ...
019 Client Stories Part Three – Artists and Creatives
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThis is Episode 3 of a three-part series looking into the type of situations and issues my clients bring to our sessions. Today the focus is on the artists and creatives that have come to me for support. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Where the self-doubt about your right to call yourself a professional comes from - What right you have to charge for your work - What difference a qualification makes and how pursuing one can actually be a form of procrastination! - The impor...
018 Client Stories Part Two - Job Searches, Career Changes and Redundancy
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBIn today's episode, we're going to focus on the women who come to me when they're job seeking or looking for a complete change of career. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to face redundancy at work during the pandemic - Allowing yourself to feel the feels, but then choosing to move forward to take control of the situation as much as you can - Why person specification should be a part of your interview preparation - Why we should be celebrating all our wins, big and small ...
017 Client Stories Part One - Confidence in the Workplace
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBThis July will be a three episode month, and we'll have a series of three episodes where we dive into the situations and issues that my clients bring to our sessions. Today I want to focus on the women who come to me because they want to feel more confident at work, and there are themes that come up again and again, that I want to look at in this episode. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you feel out of your depth and constantly worried that you're going to mess things up whe...
016 The Power of Walking
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBI believe that walking is transformative for our minds, not just our bodies. And, keeping our minds in good working order is very important if we want to lead a happy, confident life. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Walking as taking a rest - How walking enables you to start noticing the world around you more - Wisdom on walking from books and research Getting out for that daily walk can help you think better, especially if you can walk in a natural environment. So take tha...
015 What Has The Last Year Taught You?
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBToday, I'm sharing some of my thoughts on the question: What has the last year taught me? And I'm inviting you to ask yourself the same question. There were some very important lessons for me but I acknowledge that although we've all been in the same storm, we haven't all been in the same boat. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - Realising that you’re not in control of everything, and moving into what you can control mode - How help can come from surprising quarters - Why you need ...
014 The Power Of Believing “I Am Enough”
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBNone of us arrived on this planet thinking that we weren't enough. But as we grow, as we're influenced by family, friends, teachers, the media, suddenly that I'm not enough belief is beginning to appear. The therapist and speaker Marisa Peer says that I am enough is a statement of fact. Every single person on the planet by virtue of their existence is enough and is worthy of love. But why is it so important for our minds to accept, rather than reject this belief? What You Will Learn In T...
013 Do You Believe in Luck?
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBDo you believe in luck? Are you someone who classes yourself as lucky or unlucky, or you're surrounded by people who tell you that you're lucky or that you're unlucky? Let's dig into this belief! What You Will Learn In This Episode: - What effect creates believing that you aren't lucky - The ways we make our own luck most of the time - Becoming aware that we have far more control over things than we give ourselves credit for - What steps you can make if you consider yourself to be l...
012 How Good Are You at Accepting Compliments?
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBToday I want to talk about being more enthusiastic about receiving compliments, and how accepting them can build your confidence. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - How to look upon compliments as gifts and not doubt the fact that you deserve them - Why we usually contradict or ignore when people compliment us - The importance of accepting compliments - How deflecting compliments can undermine your confidence and make you appear less confident to those around you Be honest wit...