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The Neuroscience of Confidence – with Caroline Brewin

Penny Dee Podcast

Release Date: 04/05/2025

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Episode Description

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Caroline Brewin who is an author, confidence coach, and founder of Brain Powered Coaching, joins Penny Dee to explore the neuroscience of confidence: what it really is, how it works in the brain, and how we can strengthen it.

Confidence isn’t just about feeling bold; it’s a trainable skill shaped by neuroscience, mindset, and action. Caroline explains how the brain processes confidence, the hidden blockers holding people back, and why traditional “fake it till you make it” advice misses the mark. With fascinating insights from her research, including studies on how men and women approach confidence differently, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you retrain your brain for self-belief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why confidence is more than just personality and how it’s built over time.
✔️ How the Confidence-Competence Loop works and why practice is key.
✔️ The 5 A’s of confidence: Abilities, Attributes, Awareness, Acceptance, and Action.
✔️ Why women often underestimate their abilities and how to overcome it.

PLUS, We Discuss:

💡 The neuroscience behind self-doubt and how to rewire your brain to feel more confident.
💡 How optimism, courage, and authenticity fuel real confidence.
💡 The physiological sigh - a simple brain hack to instantly calm nerves before big moments.
💡 The truth about imposter syndrome and how to stop it from holding you back.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Find out more about Caroline Brewin:

  • Website: Brain Powered Coaching
  • Social Media: @brainpoweredcoaching
  • Book: Confident: How to Be Confident Using the Secrets and Superpowers of Neuroscience – OUT NOW at major retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your Amazon copy here CONFIDENT

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