Building Confidence

In this week’s episode, I discuss the complexities of anger, particularly within the tradeswomen community. I explore how anger can manifest, the importance of understanding its roots, and the necessity of channelling that energy into constructive actions. The need for self-awareness and personal growth is so important. This conversation touches on societal issues, personal experiences, and the im...

People are looking through their own beliefs, knowledge, experiences and values when they assess any situation, these are most likely very different to ours. As we move through life we are always learning and we can make changes to our frames. Adjusting my frame helped me move through a time of shame when someone shared their view of my situation with me. Listen to hear more! If you would like hel...

In this episode, I discuss my journey towards choosing joy for 2026, reflecting on my mental health struggles and how I worked out the hard way the importance of setting goals that prioritize joy and sustainability. I share the process my coach took us through that confirmed that joy should be my goal for 2026. Have a listen to this episode if you are deciding what vibe you want to bring to 2026!...

During a session with a client who is trying to get what she needs from a manager with a weak ego we decided to try something outside the box - with the goal here being her learning. We have tried everything in the book, she wants to stay in this work place so we started reaching for anything else she could try. We came up with  the concept of 'Big Fat Greek Wedding Style' as a workplace communica...

In this episode of the Building Confidence Podcast, I interview Emma from Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo. We discuss the origins of the expo, its evolution over the past decade, the importance of community and family involvement, and the opportunities available for sponsors and exhibitors. Emma shares insights into the challenges faced in the early days and how the expo has impacted future generations...

You know that automatic feeling of anxiety that hits you seemingly out of no where? That is what we are going through in this episode of the podcast, the seemingly instance feeling of stress that feels out of our control! If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website,...

This week I was chatting to a tradeswoman about her emotional capacity right now, she was hit with a break up and was frustrated with how her confidence has been hit. Going through this we started planning things that could help boost her emotional immune system now that it has been hit and the ideas from this conversation is what I am sharing with you this week! If you would like help or support...

When someone close to you is going through harassment either in the workplace or out of the workplace it can be hard and you can feel helpless. You want to take away their pain but unfortunately in most circumstances it is up to them. In this episode I go through some ways you can support a person going through harassment. If you are a tradeswoman or tradesperson who would like to feel less anxiou...

This episode is for anyone who feels like the world is too much right now. Unfortunately, I don’t have the answers, but I am sharing what I am thinking to keep me moving forward and moving at all.

What happens when the personal brand you created starts drawing attention, a lot of attention. Opportunities that are amazing but you can't fit them all in? This is what we chat about in this week's episode! If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopar...

What is a personal brand, why is it important and how can you build it? This is what we go through in this episode of the Building Confidence podcast! If you would like help or support with this process, you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning their power, or if you would like 1:1 support or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities,...

When people come at you in frustration, outrage and blame, often it is not about you. I know in the moment it can be hard to believe. In this episode I go through what is usually behind someone’s outburst and how to take steps to see what is their responsibility and what is yours. If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tra...

Sometimes you can find yourself doing the same thing over and over and over again. You can find yourself wondering what is going on. In this episode we discuss how to evaluate the situation and decide next steps! If you are a tradeswoman or tradesperson who would like to feel less anxious and more confident, don't hesitate to contact me through my website, Louiseazzopardi.com , and we can schedule...

New is uncomfortable, nothing has gone wrong. When we start a new job, it can often feel like we are apprentices again because we are in a new learning phase, and you know what that is normal. In this episode, I go through why a new job can feel uncomfortable and what you can do about it! This episode is dedicated to our supporters, one of my supports/mentors/peers passed away recently and I wante...

You have things that you care about, that mean a lot to you but sometimes when you are nearing burnout you need to stop and have a think. Ask yourself “what do I care about and why?” Its important to ask ourselves this question because sometimes you find yourself working towards someone else’s dream and that can be quite exhausting. You may be doing all of the things but it doesn’t seem to feel an...

Continuing on from last weeks discussion on the difference between pride and arrogance we are now talking healthy arrogance and also sexism. We all know that people have an opinion on pretty much anything women do. The main theme of that is women staying small and quiet, but we are most defiantly not doing that here. When you have a healthy amount of arrogance you stand up for yourself and your kn...

You do hard and awesome stuff all the time, but do you let yourself be proud of if? do you have people around you that you feel safe to be proud around? In this episode I discuss being proud vs being arrogant giving examples from my life and my clients’ lives. Time and People are supporting this podcast episode as well a coaching scholarship for a tradeswoman/person. The coaching scholarship is av...

When was the last time you checked in with yourself and asked, "Do I have a life outside of work?" This episode is a check in, take a minute see where you are at and what you want your life to be like moving forward. If you would like help or support with this process, you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning their power, or if you would like 1:1 support or you are a business wa...

Career grief usually comes up in two main situations – One- when you are sold an amazing job by a recruiter or ad campaign and once you get there you realize it is nothing like you thought it would be. Two- when you have multiple jobs to pick from and you can only pick one you end up grieving what the others could have been. In this episode I go deeper into what this looks like.   If you would lik...

Having lots of good options is overwhelming, you don’t want to let anyone down, especially yourself but you have to make a decision. How? By using your goal as a filter. In this episode, I guide through how to do it! This episode is proudly supported by Jnine. At Jnine you will find products that offer relief from your usual menstrual cycle problems or your more severe Endometriosis or PCOS sympto...

When things happen in your life in the moment they can feel really big and overwhelming. It can feel like something that will never go away, that you can’t fix. You need to take a step back and a way to do that is to compare the situation to the big picture. This takes the pressure off, gets your mind back on board, then you can work on solutions and decisions with a clear head! If you are a trade...

Bullies love a power trip; to know they have power over you. In most circumstances they don’t. In most circumstances you give them that power by believing every word they say and repeating to yourself over and over again. Its not fair to you, not one bit. In this weeks episode I share some tips on how to break their power over you so you can then take practical steps to change the situation! If yo...

Networking is so important as we move through our careers and our lives. People often say "it's not what you know, it's who you know" and you can influence who you know by going to events and being in rooms with other amazing humans. I know from experience going to your first few networking events can be nerve racking, so in this episode I go through some things you can do before, during and after...

Working hard is a value a lot of people have and I believe that it is a good value but you need to be careful that people are not taking advantage of you so they can be lazy while you work hard. In this episode I got through some questions that you can ask yourself to see where you stand and where your hard work is getting you! If you would like help or support with this process or you are a busin...

Being resilient gets thrown around a lot and I have thoughts about this, when should we be resilient and when is time to take action? I go through my thoughts on this in this episode. If you would like help or support with this process, you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning their power, or if you would like 1:1 support or you are a business wanting to make the workplace bette...