Building Confidence

Peoples outbursts: how to not make them about you - Building Confidence - Episode 122

When people come at you in frustration, outrage and blame, often it is not about you. I know in the moment it can be hard to believe.
In this episode I go through what is usually behind someone’s outburst and how to take steps to see what is their responsibility and what is yours.
If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com
Zadie proudly sponsors this episode.
Zadie is a workwear brand made by tradeswomen for tradeswomen and is made to fit your hips, thighs and butt; check them out at https://www.zadieworkwear.com.au/

Repetitive Work - Building Confidence - Episode 121

Sometimes you can find yourself doing the same thing over and over and over again. You can find yourself wondering what is going on. In this episode we discuss how to evaluate the situation and decide next steps!
If you are a tradeswoman or tradesperson 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!
Shewear proudly supports this episode. She Wear safety work boots that women have designed to fit and look good on women. Not only do they have specially designed work boots for women, but they also have a wide range of women's work wear from various brands in one spot!
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New jobs - new is uncomfortable - Building Confidence - EP 120

New is uncomfortable, nothing has gone wrong. When we start a new job, it can often feel like we are apprentices again because we are in a new learning phase, and you know what that is normal.
In this episode, I go through why a new job can feel uncomfortable and what you can do about it!
This episode is dedicated to our supporters, one of my supports/mentors/peers passed away recently and I wanted to use this opportunity to thank all of our supporters.
If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com

What do you care about and why? - Building Confidence - Episode 119

You have things that you care about, that mean a lot to you but sometimes when you are nearing burnout you need to stop and have a think.
Ask yourself “what do I care about and why?”
Its important to ask ourselves this question because sometimes you find yourself working towards someone else’s dream and that can be quite exhausting.
You may be doing all of the things but it doesn’t seem to feel any good or getting you any closer to where you want to go. It might be time to check in and ask yourself “what do I care about and why?”
In this weeks episode I go through when you want to ask yourself this question and what to start doing with the answers.
Time and People are supporting this podcast episode as well a coaching scholarship for a tradeswoman/person.
The coaching scholarship is available for tradeswomen/people living in Australia working in trades as an apprentice, qualified technician or team leader. You can apply and find more information here.

Healthy Arrogance + Sexism Discussion - Building Confidence - Episode 118

Continuing on from last weeks discussion on the difference between pride and arrogance we are now talking healthy arrogance and also sexism.
We all know that people have an opinion on pretty much anything women do. The main theme of that is women staying small and quiet, but we are most defiantly not doing that here.
When you have a healthy amount of arrogance you stand up for yourself and your knowledge and skills and this is what we are discussing in this episode!
Time and People are supporting this podcast episode as well a coaching scholarship for a tradeswoman/person.
The coaching scholarship is available for tradeswomen/people living in Australia working in trades as an apprentice, qualified technician or team leader. You can apply and find more information here.

The fear of being arrogant stopping you from being proud - Building Confidence - Episode 117

You do hard and awesome stuff all the time, but do you let yourself be proud of if? do you have people around you that you feel safe to be proud around?
In this episode I discuss being proud vs being arrogant giving examples from my life and my clients’ lives.
Time and People are supporting this podcast episode as well a coaching scholarship for a tradeswoman/person.
The coaching scholarship is available for tradeswomen/people living in Australia working in trades as an apprentice, qualified technician or team leader. You can apply and find more information here.

Do you have a life outside of work? - Building Confidence - Episode 116

When was the last time you checked in with yourself and asked, "Do I have a life outside of work?"
This episode is a check in, take a minute see where you are at and what you want your life to be like moving forward.
If you would like help or support with this process, you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning their power, or if you would like 1:1 support or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com
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Career grief - Building Confidence - Episode 115

Career grief usually comes up in two main situations –
One- when you are sold an amazing job by a recruiter or ad campaign and once you get there you realize it is nothing like you thought it would be.
Two- when you have multiple jobs to pick from and you can only pick one you end up grieving what the others could have been.
In this episode I go deeper into what this looks like.  
If you would like help or support with this process or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities, you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com
Zadie proudly sponsors this episode.
Zadie is a workwear brand made by tradeswomen for tradeswomen and is made to fit your hips, thighs and butt; check them out at https://www.zadieworkwear.com.au/

Using your goal as a decision filter - Building Confidence - Episode 114

Having lots of good options is overwhelming, you don’t want to let anyone down, especially yourself but you have to make a decision.
How? By using your goal as a filter. In this episode, I guide through how to do it!
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Comparing to the big picture - Building Confidence - Episode 113

When things happen in your life in the moment they can feel really big and overwhelming. It can feel like something that will never go away, that you can’t fix. You need to take a step back and a way to do that is to compare the situation to the big picture. This takes the pressure off, gets your mind back on board, then you can work on solutions and decisions with a clear head!
If you are a tradeswoman or tradesperson 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!
Shewear proudly supports this episode. She Wear safety work boots that women have designed to fit and look good on women. Not only do they have specially designed work boots for women, but they also have a wide range of women's work wear from various brands in one spot!
Get shopping at http://www.shewear.com.au