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The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset
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Struggling with self-esteem, confidence, or the fear of being heard?
The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast helps you build genuine confidence, strengthen your mindset, and find the courage to share your voice.
Hosted by Jonny Pardoe, each episode combines honest personal lessons with powerful guest stories about overcoming self-doubt, being seen, and speaking with confidence. A top 1 % Podcast with many guests and episodes with over 3.5 million downloads .
Share your voice with confidence.
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Sharmaine Dobson: The Voice You Lost Is Still Within You
1w ago00:35:52Tap to summarizeYou can find Sharmaine's book here:https://www.amazon.com/WHISPER-STORM-Sharmaine-Anna-Dobson-ebook/dp/B0GWS6W34FHave you ever felt like you've lost your voice?Not your ability to speak—but your confidence to express who you truly are.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sharmaine Dobson, counsellor, author, speaker, and creative, to explore how life's challenges can silence our voice—and how healing, courage, and purpose can help us find it again.From writing poetry and music to counselling others through life's most difficult seasons, Sharmaine shares a deeply personal perspective on using your story, your creativity, and your voice to bring hope and make a difference.In this conversation, we explore:• How to reconnect with your authentic voice• Why pain often shapes our greatest purpose• Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and feeling unseen• The role of creativity in healing and personal growth• Why your story matters more than you think• How to speak with courage, compassion, and conviction• Finding purpose by using your voice to serve othersIf you're a professional, leader, entrepreneur, or someone who knows they have something meaningful to contribute but has struggled to share it with confidence, this conversation will encourage you to stop hiding and start speaking.Because the world doesn't need a different version of you.It needs your authentic voice.
Transcribe →Phillip Nazak: How Great Leaders Create Lasting Change
2w ago00:30:05Tap to summarizeYou can find more from Phillip here:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/17QyeZKAx9/?mibextid=wwXIfrLinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/in/phillip-nazak-m-s-ed-80579025bYouTubehttps://youtube.com/@growthculturesolutions?si=pfjjIJ5AEBgBJIP5What separates great leaders from everyone else?In this episode, I sit down with Phillip Nazak, experienced educator, business leader, and expert in instructional leadership, to explore what it really takes to lead people through change, build trust, and create lasting impact.Drawing on more than 20 years of business experience and over a decade in education, Phillip shares practical leadership lessons that apply whether you're leading a team, growing a business, or developing your own confidence as a professional.In this conversation, we explore:• How great leaders create lasting change• Why leadership starts with trust and relationships• The leadership skills every professional should develop• How to influence people without relying on authority• Building confidence as a leader during uncertainty• Creating high-performing teams through effective communication• Lessons from education that every business leader can apply• How sustainable leadership creates long-term successIf you're an entrepreneur, manager, executive, or ambitious professional looking to improve your leadership skills, communicate with greater confidence, and create meaningful change, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.Leadership isn't about having all the answers.It's about helping others grow while continuing to grow yourself.Subscribe for more conversations on confidence, leadership, visibility, personal growth, and high-performance living.
Transcribe →Judi Holler: Stop Waiting to Feel Confident
2w ago00:44:42Tap to summarizeYou can find more from Judi here:https://judiholler.com/https://youtu.be/pUrYjBTuRAM?si=hZVcjmTBt8zgaptghttps://holleratyourdreams.com/https://judiholler.com/book/https://www.instagram.com/judiholler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/judiholler/https://www.tiktok.com/@thejudiholler?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://stan.store/HOLLAVERSEAre you waiting to feel confident before you take action?In this episode, I sit down with keynote speaker, USA TODAY bestselling author, and creator of The HOLLER (Me)THOD™, Judi Holler, to explore why confidence isn't something you wait for—it's something you build through courageous action.Drawing on her background in corporate leadership and professional improvisation with The Second City, Judi shares practical strategies to help you overcome fear, perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt so you can step into the opportunities you've been avoiding.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why confidence is built through action—not before it• How to overcome fear of failure and self-doubt• The surprising lessons improv can teach us about leadership• Why perfectionism keeps high achievers stuck• How to stop overthinking and trust yourself more• Practical ways to develop courage in everyday life• The mindset shift that helps you become more visible and impactfulIf you're a high-achieving professional, entrepreneur, or leader who knows you're capable of more but keeps waiting until you feel "ready," this episode will challenge you to think differently about confidence.Because confidence doesn't come before action.It comes because of it.
Transcribe →Ron Millicent: Why Self-Doubt Is Holding You Back
2w ago00:30:58Tap to summarizeWebsite:https://ronmillicent.comAbout Ron:https://ronmillicent.com/about-the-author/Books:https://ronmillicent.com/my-books/About the Self-Esteem Series:https://ronmillicent.com/about-the-book/Contact Ron:https://ronmillicent.com/contact/Why do so many capable, successful people still struggle with self-doubt?In this episode, I sit down with Ron Millicent to explore why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through the way you think, act, and respond to life's challenges.Together, we discuss practical ways to overcome negative thinking, strengthen self-esteem, and develop lasting confidence without pretending to be someone you're not. Ron also shares how humour, perspective, and everyday habits can transform the way you see yourself and the opportunities around you.In this conversation, we explore:• Why self-doubt holds so many high achievers back• Practical ways to build genuine confidence every day• How to challenge negative thinking patterns• Why humour can be one of the most powerful mindset tools• The connection between emotional wellness and leadership• How small daily habits create lasting self-esteem• Why confidence grows through action, not perfectionIf you're an ambitious professional, leader, or entrepreneur looking to build greater confidence, stop second-guessing yourself, and show up with more impact, this episode is for you.Because confidence isn't about becoming someone else.It's about becoming more of who you already are.
Transcribe →How to Become Impossible to Ignore
3w ago00:09:03Tap to summarizeConnect with me here:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pardoe-08148b194/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonnycpardoe/Feel like you've been ignored?Me too!We go through some points today.
Transcribe →Promoting your Health & Wellness with Dr Tina Fournier
3w ago00:22:56Tap to summarizeDr Tina Fournier, Ed.D., is an educator, wellness advocate, and health promotion professional with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and communities achieve healthier, more balanced lives. She serves as a professor at the University of Findlay, where she teaches health and wellness courses, mentors future health professionals, and specializes in wellness education, prevention programming, and positive youth development. Dr. Fournier is also an author and speaker dedicated to empowering people of all ages through evidence-based wellness practices that support lifelong health and well-being.
Transcribe →Emotional Freedom with Peter Sage (Blast from the Past)
3w ago00:50:19Tap to summarizeMost of us get trapped in our own minds a lot of the time, but today's guest Peter Sage shares his experience of this. Today we talk about emotional freedom. Peter is a world class speaker, best selling author and teacher who has worked with some of the world's top performers and has his own experience of going to prison and really living the key principles he teaches to stay in an emotionally free state. You can find more from Peter on Instagram: @petersage007
Transcribe →Why Some Smart People Stay Invisible
4w ago00:13:00Tap to summarizeConnect with me here:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pardoe-08148b194/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonnycpardoe/You work hard. You get results. You know you're capable.So why do so many smart, talented professionals remain invisible?In this solo episode, I explore one of the biggest barriers to confidence, influence, and career growth: the tendency to stay hidden.Many high achievers believe that great work should speak for itself. But in today's world, visibility matters. If people don't know who you are, what you stand for, or the value you bring, opportunities can pass you by—regardless of how talented you are.In this episode, I share:• Why intelligent and capable people often stay invisible• The hidden fears that stop us from putting ourselves out there• How perfectionism and self-doubt hold back visibility• Why confidence is built through action, not certainty• The difference between self-promotion and authentic leadership• How to become more visible without becoming someone you're not• Practical steps to build your presence, influence, and impactIf you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or hesitant to share your voice, this episode is for you.The world doesn't need more talented people hiding.It needs more capable people willing to be seen.
Transcribe →Dr. Haley Perlus: The Mental Edge High Performers Need Most
4w ago00:24:12Tap to summarizeYou can find more from Dr Haley Perlus here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haley-perlus-33ab2219/https://drhaleyperlus.com/https://www.youtube.com/@drhaleyperlushttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZYJVBWGWhat separates top performers from everyone else when the pressure is highest?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Haley Perlus, performance psychology expert, speaker, author, and coach, to explore the mindset and mental strategies that help elite athletes, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers perform at their best when it matters most.With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and decades of experience helping people thrive in high-pressure environments, Dr. Perlus shares how the principles of peak performance can be applied far beyond sports—to leadership, confidence, communication, visibility, and success in everyday life.In this conversation, we explore:• How elite performers build confidence under pressure• The psychology of peak performance• Why mental toughness is often misunderstood• How to overcome self-doubt and fear of failure• The habits that separate top performers from everyone else• How leaders can perform consistently in high-stakes situations• Practical tools for building resilience and focus• The mindset shifts that drive long-term successIf you're a professional, entrepreneur, leader, or someone striving to perform at your highest level, this episode will give you practical insights to help you develop confidence, resilience, and a stronger mental game.Because success isn't just about skill.It's about how you perform when the pressure is on.
Transcribe →Brock Holyoak: Why Most People Never Reach Their Potential
Jun 2200:34:51Tap to summarizeFind Brock here:NuFit App: https://nufit.meBrock’s Website: https://brockholyoak.comWhat if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of talent, opportunity, or knowledge—but the excuses you've learned to accept?In this episode, I sit down with Brock Holyoak, founder of Nu Fit and entrepreneur behind Desert Valley Enterprises, to talk about discipline, work ethic, personal responsibility, and why so many people never reach their full potential.Brock built his businesses from the ground up and brings a refreshingly honest perspective on success, fitness, family, and the culture of excuses that keeps people stuck.In this conversation, we explore:• Why motivation is overrated• The mindset that separates high performers from everyone else• How discipline creates confidence• Why excuses quietly destroy potential• The role fitness plays in personal leadership• How to stay consistent when life gets hard• What it really takes to build a successful life and businessIf you're a high-achieving professional, entrepreneur, or leader looking to build more discipline, confidence, and resilience, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting for motivation and start taking ownership.Success doesn't come from feeling ready.It comes from doing what needs to be done anyway.
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