The 10 Minute Shift

Explore how to become the author of your own narrative instead of being trapped within it.
The Hidden Mental Programming
The five cognitive errors that sabotage confidence most
How limiting beliefs feel absolutely true but are just thoughts

The ABCDE Reframing Method
A step-by-step framework from cognitive behavioural therapy that can help us
How to create space between you and your thoughts
Practical "switcher questions" to break limiting thought patterns

What else?
My personal story of battling cursed perfectionism while creating my upcoming course
How to develop psychological flexibility and emotional agility

This is the second-to-last episode in my self-belief series. Next week, I'll cover how to take all this internal work and turn it into bold, confident action in real-world situations by asking for what you want.
Resources Mentioned:
Free values assessment - take this now and discover what matters most to you!
Companion posts on Substack for deeper exploration

Perfect for: Anyone struggling with perfectionism, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs that keep them playing small.

Do you know what you need to do but don't trust yourself to do it? Do you second-guess yourself or overthink decisions? Or outsource them to everyone else as if their opinion is more valuable or credible than yours?
This is the next episode in my 7-part Self-Belief Framework. Self-trust is not another tool, it's the outcome when you remember who you are, your skills, adaptability, hope, and wins when you need them most.
What You'll Learn:
Why self-trust is credibility with yourself and what that actually means
The 3 pillars of self-trust: Clarity (knowing who you are), Competence (trusting your ability to figure things out), and Commitment (keeping promises to yourself)
How self-trust shows up in daily life: decision-making, risk-taking, authenticity, and self-advocacy

You become someone you can trust one small promise at a time. And when you trust yourself with small things, you'll trust yourself with big things too.

Next:
Take my core values assessment for free here
Meet me over at Substack for the longer companion post
Want to connect? Find me on Instagram: @HeyCoachAmy

Do you crush your goals only to immediately move on to the next challenge without acknowledging what you just accomplished? In this episode, I explore why high achievers struggle with confidence despite their success and introduce the 6th ingredient in my self-confidence framework: building proof of your capabilities.
What You'll Learn:
Why negativity bias makes you forget wins 5x faster than failures
The real reason "letting your work speak for itself" sabotages your career
How to build an evidence bank that actually boosts your confidence
Why self-advocacy skills are crucial for professional advancement

Perfect For:High-achieving professionals, ambitious women, anyone struggling with imposter syndrome, leaders looking to build sustainable confidence, people who minimize their own achievements
Connect with me:📧 Substack: the10minuteshift.substack.com📱 Instagram: @HeyCoachAmy🎧 Subscribe & Rate!

Life never goes according to plan – and that's exactly why adaptability is one of the most crucial ingredients in building deep rooted confidence. In this episode, I talk about the ability to respond thoughtfully rather than react mindlessly when things inevitably shift.
In this episode:
Why adaptability matters more than IQ – Research shows flexibility has a higher correlation to long-term success than intelligence.
The difference between reacting and responding – and why that pause between trigger and action is where your power lives.
Why waiting to "feel confident" keeps you stuck – I lovingly call bullshit on the idea that confidence comes before action.
Practical tools including:
The "even if" practice that separates your identity from outcomes
How to create space between challenging moments and your response
Real-world examples from navigating massive change at Twitter
Two things can exist at the same time: feeling scared/unprepared AND still showing up fully. Adaptability is about trusting yourself to figure things out as you go, not having all the answers upfront.
Perfect for anyone who's ever said "I'll do that when I feel more confident" or wants to build inner strength that travels with you regardless of circumstances.
Part of my self-belief framework series – seven core capacities that help you build confidence from the inside out. Listen to the rest of the series now or join me on Substack for a longer companion post to this episode.

This episode is about the grounded, creative, self-generating kind of hope that fuels confidence, belief, and brave action.
In this short episode, I explore why hope isn’t wishful thinking, it’s actually a form of inner power. A mental shift. A creative spark. A coaching tool. And most importantly, a vital ingredient of self-belief.

You’ll learn:
Why hope is a cognitive process (not just a feeling)
How it’s deeply tied to growth mindset and agency
What neuroscience says about imagining a better future
Simple ways to cultivate hope (even when you’re not feeling it)

Whether you're dreaming of a new career, trying to make a change, or just feeling like your confidence needs a reset, this episode will help you imagine more for yourself and remember why that matters.
💭 “If you can imagine it, then it's possible. And if it's possible… what’s your next move?”
Meet me over at Substack for a companion post to this episode.