Facts and feelings when decision making - Building Confidence - Ep 97
When making decisions, big and small, there are a lot of things to consider and we can sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed and confused. When we separate our feelings and our facts and give them the air time they both need we are able to make a decision from a clear mind.
In this episode I break down the process of decision making.
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Advice is like seasonal clothing - Building Confidence - Ep 96
Sometimes advice is useful, it shoots us ahead in our lives, careers or gives us clarity, sometimes it makes us feel overwhelmed, like taking it would go against our values. In this episode, I go through how to sort through advice and see if it could be useful now, later or not at all.
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Depression as repressed anger - Building Confidence - EP 95
When I first heard the phrase "Depression can sometimes be repressed anger", it was like the stars aligned. I couldn't unsee the things I was angry about, but often I was told that "that's just how it is" or that there are bigger problems or that it wasn't actually a problem so I would then try not to be angry and would then find myself on the slippery slope down to feeling like there was no hope.
In this episode I share how this has come up for me and some tips and tricks on how to work through it.
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Being Told your Stupid When You Ask A Question - Building Confidence - EP 94
Sometimes when you ask someone a question that they don't know the answer to then it can trigger them to be defensive. Rather than say, sorry I don't know ask so and so they may call you stupid or say that you should know and work it out for yourself in an aggressive way.
In this episode I go through what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
If you are a tradeswoman 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 a coaching consultation!
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Unsubscribe - Building Confidence - EP 89
This episode is about unsubscribing from things we "have to do" or "should do". Society has these low-lying annoyance things that we have been told we must do, but do we really have to do them? some maybe, but most definitely not all of them.
If you are a tradeswoman 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 a coaching consultation!
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A podcast about growth, realistic tools, practical strategies, and support.
Whether you’re starting out, facing challenges, or looking to level up, Building Confidence brings you real conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories to help you navigate your journey with confidence.
Your host, Louise, is a heavy vehicle and plant mechanic by trade who started her apprenticeship at just 15 years old.
Over the years, she has faced and overcome harassment, impostor syndrome, mental health struggles, and workplace challenges—while also achieving industry awards and experience in both large corporations and family businesses.
Now a life coach and mentor for tradeswomen, Louise is here to share the lessons she’s learned so that her struggles weren’t for nothing—and so you can build the confidence to take charge of your own path.
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