Building Confidence
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.
Episodes

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
So often we try and "just think positively" and it lasts 5 minutes and our inner voice rolls its eyes at us and is like, yeah, no. In this episode I go through a reasonable middle ground that is achievable to implement.
If you would like help or support with this process you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning there 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 enquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com
I would also like to thank this episodes sponsor MEGT
MEGT are a national Apprenticeship Network Provider and they host women in trade events all over the country with the next one being in
Date: Thursday 9 November
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: 19 Clifford St - Master Builders Association of WA - Davenport
RVSP: Confirm your attendance here.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
This 6 month career-building course is fully customised to your goals and aims to empower you to become your most confident self. With scholarships supported by Road Freight NSW and Bisley Workwear, you or a fellow tradeswoman could be one step closer to the next level of your career. We’re accepting scholarship nominations for women at all career levels. Submit your nomination by 30 November.
Go to https://louiseazzopardi.com/scholarship-application to apply
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Through our one-on-one coaching program, we will support you in defining your goals, tackling any obstacles, and becoming your most confident self.
The program is fully customised to you – helping you maximise your full potential and reach your goals.
Scholarship: $3000 (complete program cost covered)
Duration: 6 months
Commitment: 1-hour every fortnight
Format: Online
Key Program Benefits:
- Boost confidence
- Define goals
- Tackle obstacles
- Form your path to leadership
SELECTION PROCESS
Our panel will review the nominations to ensure they meet the following key selection criteria.
Key Selection Criteria
1) Working in a Trade as a Tradesperson (on tools)
2) Over 18 years old
3) Australian Residency
Key Dates
Now – 30 November – Accepting Nominations
1 December – 9 December – Reviewing Nominations
12 December – Announcing 2 Scholarship Winners
January – Program Begins
Go to https://louiseazzopardi.com/scholarship-application to apply

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Some goals have no defined end so we just move them again and again and again and we just feel awful, in this episode I go through why and how this happens.
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
This episode is proudly sponsored by the Torqn app - Torqn is an innovative new platform & app that connects people in the Mining industry based on the commodities they mine, and the equipment they own, use, fix or make.
It's been exclusively designed for operators, engineers, maintainers, owners, suppliers and manufacturers to connect and share knowledge about equipment.
Use this link to download the app and support this podcast in the process https://torqnapp.sng.link/Ds3vd/pbvb/kfho

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
You know when your around someone and they make you feel super comfortable and safe straight away - that's rapport, in this episode I go through how you can create rapport with your co-workers.
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
This episode is proudly sponsored by Jnine.
At Jnine you will find products that offer relief from your usual menstrual cycle problems or your more severe Endometriosis or PCOS symptoms. Along with all the essential products they require when Aunt Flow visits us there are self-care and beauty products to help with other issues that the female hormone likes to throw at you.
Use the code louise10 for 10% off your first purchase
https://jnine.com.au/discount/LOUISE10

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Some people are energy vampires, in this episode I dive into what they are actually doing and how to manage it.
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
This episode is proudly supported by Shewear.
She Wear safety work boots have been designed by women 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 womens work wear from a range of brands in one spot!
Get shopping at http://www.shewear.com.au/LouiseA

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Mistakes can go around and around and around in our heads, taking up mental space we can use for literally anything else which is why I am sharing with you this simple way to process mistakes so you can move on from them easily
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
This episode is proudly sponsored by midies.
if you're looking for comfortable, practical, and stylish underwear, women's boxer briefs might just be the perfect choice.
Use code LOUISEAZZOPARDI for 10% off- https://www.midies.co/?ref=LouiseAzzopardi

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
If you need time flexibility, ask, employers now more then ever with the skills shortage are considering and taking on people part time where the never used to think about it due to the skills shortage - they would rather have you part time rather than no time!
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
I would also like to thank this episodes sponsor MEGT
This episode is proudly sponsored by MEGT. MEGT are a
national Apprenticeship Network Provider and they host women in trade events all over the country with the next one being in
South Australia
Date: Wednesday 25 October
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Town Hall - The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
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
This episode is proudly sponsored by Jnine.
At Jnine you will find products that offer relief from your usual menstrual cycle problems or your more severe Endometriosis or PCOS symptoms. Along with all the essential products they require when Aunt Flow visits us there are self-care and beauty products to help with other issues that the female hormone likes to throw at you.
Use the code louise10 for 10% off your first purchase
https://jnine.com.au/discount/LOUISE10

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The first 6 months of an apprenticeship can feel like being dunked by a wave in the beach - but it doesn't have to feel that awful, in this episode I go through some tips to make that first 6 months less overwhelming.
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
This episode is proudly sponsored by the Torqn app -
Torqn is an innovative new platform & app that connects people in the Mining industry based on the commodities they mine, and the equipment they own, use, fix or make. It's been exclusively designed for operators, engineers, maintainers, owners, suppliers and manufacturers to connect and share knowledge about equipment.
Use this link to download the app and support this podcast in the process https://torqnapp.sng.link/Ds3vd/pbvb/kfho

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
In this episode we talk about societies programming, the things we learn on purpose and the things we learn by watching and copying the people around us either consciously or unconsciously!
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
I would also like to thank this episodes sponsor MEGT
This episode is proudly sponsored by MEGT. MEGT are a
national Apprenticeship Network Provider and they host women in trade events all over the country with the next one being in victoria on Thursday 14 September at 10:30 – 12:30pm at The Gordon TAFE, East Geelong Campus
I am proud to be the MEGT women in trade ambassador for 2023 and look forward to seeing you at the event!
For more information about MEGT and to register to attend go to there website www.megt.com.au