Let's Talk Confidence

Most people think confidence is something you either have or don’t. That’s wrong. There are actually three different types of confidence, and confusing them is why so many capable people still feel stuck, insecure, or inconsistent. In this episode, I break down the difference between feeling confident, being confident in a skill, and having true confidence as a mindset. More importantly, I explain...

Most people think confidence is about how you feel, but it's not. In this episode of Let's Talk Confidence, I break down how that hidden narrative shapes the way you lead, love, work and earn, and give you a practical way to examine the story you’re currently living inside so you can start changing it properly.

Most “confidence” at work isn’t confidence at all, it’s performance. Over-explaining, hedging, constant proving, perfectionism, people pleasing. It works just enough to keep you doing it, but it leaves you drained and still unsure of yourself. In this episode, I break down the signs you’re performing competence, why capable people fall into it, and how to build real inner authority using identity,...

You make the decision. You send the email. You agree the plan. You set the boundary. And it should be done. Finished. Boxed off. But instead your brain keeps reopening it like a tab you can’t close. You re-read, rehearse, re-write, second guess, and convince yourself you’ve got it wrong. In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I break down what’s really happening in the decision spiral, why it h...

You're feeling absolutely fine, then you scroll for thirty seconds and suddenly you’re “behind”. Someone else’s engagement, promotion, money post, transformation photo, and your brain decides your life isn’t good enough. That’s the comparison trap, and it doesn’t just steal joy: It steals confidence, momentum, and consistency in every area of your life. In this episode, I break down what compa...

Most people tell themselves they’re stuck because of timing, money, luck, or “needing more confidence”. I don’t buy it. More often, the real thing holding you back is the fear of being disliked. It’s why you don’t ask them out. It’s why you don’t go for the job. It’s why you don’t walk into the room, start the thing, or say what you actually think. In this episode, I break down how that fear shows...

Ever had someone praise you, and instead of feeling confident you immediately thought, “They’re just being nice”? Most leaders I speak to have plenty of evidence they’re doing well, and still feel like they’re about to get found out. In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I break down the main mistake people make when they’re trying to reduce self-doubt: outsourcing confidence to other people....

Monday mornings get a pretty bad rep. But if you’re someone who overthinks, spirals, and turns into an anxious mess, you already know the truth: it’s Sunday evenings that do the damage. In this episode, I break down why Sunday nights hit harder than Mondays, what overthinking actually is (spoiler: it isn’t a personality trait), and the real reason the spiral keeps coming back. It’s not your calend...

In this special episode of Let's Talk Confidence, I sit down with fellow confidence coach Nina De Sausmarez, breaking down what confidence is, and how to build it so it actually lasts. We talk taking responsibility, why the fear of judgement destroys more confidence than failure ever does, and why the people who grow quickest aren’t the most talented, they’re the ones willing to take action be...

Most people think influence comes from being charismatic, loud, and having the best arguments. Heads up: it's not. In this episode, I break down how real influence actually works, why “trying to be taken seriously” usually makes you less influential, and how internal confidence creates the kind of calm authority people naturally trust. I’ll walk you through practical steps to build it, from ge...

If you always start January on fire and somehow end up back at square one by March, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down 4 ways you’ll fail 2026, from drowning in online noise and trying to do everything at once, to people pleasing, avoiding discomfort and going it alone. I’ll show you exactly how to spot each trap early, and what to do instead so you actually stay consistent and make real p...

In this episode of Let's Talk Confidence, I’m sharing my goals for 2026 and the exact process I use to set them, including the categories I pick, how I choose goals I actually care about, and how I turn them into a plan. If you struggle with consistency or goal setting, copy this model and make 2026 your best year yet.

At the end of 2024 I set goals across seven areas of my life, then tracked 2025 properly. In this episode of Let's Talk Confidence, I’m breaking down my year in numbers: what I hit, what I missed, and what I’ve learned about goal setting, consistency, and building real confidence when life doesn’t go to plan.

We’ve all heard it: be more confident and you’ll make more money, but the way most people take that idea actually keeps them stuck. In this episode, I break down the real relationship between confidence and income, and why chasing the loud, performative version of confidence is a trap. I’ll show you the difference between outcome confidence and identity confidence, why waiting to feel ready can fr...

Comparison doesn’t just steal your joy. It steals your confidence. It’s the thing that quietly changes how you see your own progress, turns real wins into “not enough”, and leaves you second guessing yourself even when life is going well. In this episode, I'll break down why comparison hits so hard, what it’s doing to you psychologically, and the real cost it has on your decisions, your consis...

Comparison doesn’t just steal your joy. It steals your confidence. It’s the thing that quietly changes how you see your own progress, turns real wins into “not enough”, and leaves you second guessing yourself even when life is going well. In this episode, I'll break down why comparison hits so hard, what it’s doing to you psychologically, and the real cost it has on your decisions, your consis...

If you’re great at starting, but not so great at sticking with it, this episode is for you. Because “how do I stay consistent?” is usually code for: why do I keep giving up, why do I lose momentum, and how do I stop falling back into the same patterns? In this episode, I break consistency down into two simple ingredients: a long-term outcome you actually care about, and a clear set of actions you’...

Rejection hurts, but not for the reason you think. In this episode, I explore the true source of the fear of rejection and why it has far more to do with your relationship with yourself than with the people around you. You’ll learn about the authentic self, the adapted self, and how living through a mask quietly fuels insecurity. Most importantly, I’ll walk you through the steps to dissolve this f...

We’re told to journal more, meditate more, take more walks, drink more water, add more routines. But what if the real reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or low in confidence has nothing to do with what you need to add… and everything to do with what you need to eliminate? In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, we dig into the nine hidden behaviours, fears and old patterns that quietly drain yo...

You’re not tired because you “need more sleep.”You’re tired because something in your life is draining you, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically. In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I walk you through the Energy Audit: a simple but powerful process that helps you identify what drains you, what energises you, and what needs to change if you want to feel consistently alive again. If you f...

Feeling ignored in the work place? I share five quiet habits that make you look weak and how to fix them fast, using a client story that shows the exact shifts to earn respect.

Ever said, “I just need more motivation”? You’re not alone - but what if that’s not actually true? In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I break down what motivation really is, why you don’t have to wait for it, and how to move forward even when you don’t feel like it. I’ll share the real psychology behind motivation, how fear often drives our actions, and my simple AGS method - Acknowledge, G...

For years my inner critic ran the show. It kept me quiet in meetings, second-guessing gigs, and missing chances. In this episode I share the exact process I used to turn that voice from bully to ally. I'll walk through the boardroom moment that changed everything and the four steps you can use today to quiet the noise and back yourself again.

Grab your free Promotion Visibility Checklist: https://joshsuttoncoaching.eo.page/promotion-visibility-checklist You’re talented. You work hard. You deliver results. So why do other people keep getting promoted while you stay in the same role? In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I reveal the invisible confidence mistake that’s holding you back, and how to fix it. You’ll learn: - Why working...

Who are you? Most people think confidence comes from skill, success, or purpose. But after thousands of coaching conversations, I’ve found something deeper — your identity, the stories you tell yourself about who you are, is the true foundation of confidence. In this episode of Let’s Talk Confidence, I explore how those stories shape every action you take and every result you get. I’ll also share...