Your Confidence Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Miss England director Angie Beasley and current Miss England Grace Richardson for a conversation about confidence, growth and what really happens when you step outside your comfort zone. Both share how they went from being shy and unsure of themselves to speaking on stages, entering pageants and helping others build confidence too. We talk about failure, self-accepta...

In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity chef, author and presenter Marcus Bean to talk about what confidence really looks like when the pressure is on. Marcus shares how he went from teaching himself to cook in his own pub kitchen to winning Iron Chef UK, appearing on live television and hosting huge food events. We talk about nerves, rejection, learning on the job and why being confident doesn’t...

In this episode, I’m joined by theatre performer, technician and content creator Izzie Norwood to talk about confidence both online and off. Izzie shares how her love of creating helped her start posting on social media, why motivation can matter just as much as talent, and how she has learned to keep going even when confidence dips. We also talk about auditions, working backstage in the West End,...

In this episode, I’m joined by Liam Dooley, Chief Executive of Shrewsbury Town Football Club, to talk about what confidence really looks like in a high-pressure sporting environment. Liam shares how he stays grounded when results, supporters and public opinion can all shift quickly, and why consistency matters when you are leading under scrutiny. We also talk about empowering teams, handling diffi...

In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Hall, creator of the award-winning Compelling Communication Skills course at the University of Cambridge and a former BBC journalist with 20 years’ experience across TV, radio and online news. We talk about what confident communication really looks like, why preparation matters more than appearing effortless, and how simplicity, brevity, clarity and authenticit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Don Moore, Professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research explores confidence, overconfidence, leadership, negotiation and decision-making. We talk about what confidence actually means, why feeling more confident doesn’t always lead to better performance, and the difference between genuine ability and simply appeari...

What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you can actually train? In this episode, I’m joined by performance psychologist Dr Tom Bates, who has worked with Premier League footballers, Team GB athletes and Olympians, to find out what really creates lasting self-belief. We talk about handling setbacks, performing under pressure, changing the way you speak to yourself and why...

I’m joined by comedian, author and Scummy Mummies co-host Helen Thorn for an honest conversation about confidence, divorce, running and rebuilding your life. Helen shares how her confidence shifted from performing on stage to something much deeper: knowing her values, asking for help and learning to stand up for herself. We also talk about the impact of running, the power of supportive friendships...

I’m joined by London-based casting director and senior casting producer Erica Stein to talk about confidence, career pivots and what really happens behind the scenes in casting. Erica shares her journey from steaming dresses and making tea as a runner to working on award-winning productions and building a career in branded content at LADbible. We also explore why confidence is not about being the...

In this episode, I’m joined by Adam Purnell, better known as the Shropshire Lad, to talk about turning a lifelong love of food into a thriving career. Adam shares how redundancy, a borrowed camera and a slightly awkward first YouTube video eventually led to pop-up events, brand partnerships and his fire-cooking restaurant, Embers. We also chat about confidence, leadership and the reality behind bu...

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, performer and comedian Tova Leigh for a brilliantly honest conversation about confidence, authenticity and finally caring less about other people’s opinions. Tova shares how motherhood pushed her to speak openly about the things women were thinking but rarely saying, and why being yourself matters more than looking confident. We also talk about bo...

I’m joined by the brilliant Alistair McGowan for an honest, funny and wonderfully thoughtful conversation about confidence, reinvention and knowing when it is time to try something new. Alistair shares how he moved from award-winning impressions and acting into classical piano and poetry, despite having plenty of doubts along the way. We talk about why confidence can disappear when we stop enjoyin...

In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Sean Maloney, who shares how he went from stocking shelves in Boots to working with stars, leading international pageant teams and building an award-winning academy. We talk about the moments that demanded courage, including four-minute makeovers at London Fashion Week and a life-changing decision made from a hostel bun...

Serial entrepreneur Maxine Laceby, the co-founder of Absolute Collagen, joins Sian to share how a late-in-life fine art degree, a raw self-stripping art project, and a pan of bone broth led to a £30 million business. Maxine opens up about feeling invisible as a stay-at-home mum, rebuilding her self-worth, and the Post-it note mantra that changed everything: “Everything you need is inside you. You...