Unlock Your Confidence with Clare Walsh

This 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 - T he signs of low self-esteem - How to tackle negative self-talk - The im...

This 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: -   W hat we mean when we talk about values - H ow to work out w...

Instead 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 a...

Today 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...

Do 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...

I'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...

In 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 -...

This 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...

Today 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 tha...

When 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 -...

Positivity 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 experienc...

This 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...

Today 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 ar...

It'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 ce...

The 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...

Whether 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...

In 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 of Tell me more phrase - Sources of happine...

This 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 qualifica...

In 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...

This 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: - Wh...

I 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 h...

Today, 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 in...

None 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...

Do 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...

Today 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...