If fear wasn't holding me back, what would I do ? Amelia Monaghan
Release Date: 09/30/2021
Racism, Criminology and the US Police force - Dr Rebekah Delsol
The Confidence Fighter
A gritty and fascinating conversation about racism. Rebekah is a criminologist, an academic, an activist, and a coach. She shares her insights on institutional racism, her personal experiences of racism, racism as trauma, and her adventures with the US police force.
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Body Language for Confidence Masterclass - Audrey Wiggin, Executive Coach
The Confidence Fighter
Audrey shares her top tips for using body language to convey confidence, warmth, competence and charisma. Lots of practical advice on non-verbal communication and some of the danger signs to watch out for as well.
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Different Culture, Different Faith - Yosra Abdel-Fattah
The Confidence Fighter
Yosh talks about her Eyptian roots, and moving all round the UK as a child, and the challenges of fitting into British schools, often the only Muslim in her class. She explores what Ramadan means to her, and how her faith has played out in her adult life.
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Visible Difference - Dr Emma Howard, Consultant Dermatologist
The Confidence Fighter
Dr Emma talks about the highs and lows of medicine, and being a doctor in covid times. She specialises in children and teenage dermatology (skin) and looks after patients with conditions like severe rashes, birth marks and skin cancers. She is passionate about advocating for those living with visible difference.
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Growing up abroad, tv journalism and finding fulfilment - Jenni Hibbert
The Confidence Fighter
Jenni grew up in Germany and South Africa and talks about the impact of that on her sense of identity. Her first career was in TV Journalism, and then made a move into Executive Search. She talks about taking risks, having great support networks and what it means to have agility and resilience.
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Believe You Can and You're Half Way There - Jo Blackshaw tells her story of rowing the Atlantic, 3000 miles in 40 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes
The Confidence Fighter
Jo Blackshaw tells her inspirational story of rowing the Atlantic with three other working mums. She shares the highs and lows of the journey, what it took to get to the start line, how they overcame their difficulties, and what she's learnt from the whole experience.
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Becoming a fighter jet pilot - Mandy Hickson talks about being the 2nd woman in the RAF to fly fighter jets
The Confidence Fighter
The most inspiring conversation with Mandy who shares her grit and determination to get accepted into the RAF. She talks about what it feels like to fly a jet, to have an enemy missile locked on to her plane over Iraq, and how she coped in the male dominated world of the RAF.
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Swimming the Channel, Theoretical Physics and Authoring Crime Novels - Lexie Elliott
The Confidence Fighter
Lexie Elliott - tells her inspiring story of how she swam the Channel, did a PhD in Theoretical Physics, had a successful career in finance and is now authoring her fourth crime novel! She also shares her experiences on caring for her mother with Alzheimers. Packed with wise words and cannot fail to inspire.
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Let's talk about cancer - Amy Owen shares her wisdom and struggles with stage 4 cancer
The Confidence Fighter
Amy Owen talks about what it is like knowing you have stage 4 cancer and being treated palliatively. She addresses all the crunchy issues about what to say to someone with cancer, how to help, and shares her wisdom of a fascinating life and faith, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.
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Follow Your Inner Compass - Miranda Hart, Comedian, Actress & Writer
The Confidence Fighter
Miranda gives wise advice about following your inner compass and forging your way through your teenage years. She also talks about her show, Miranda, and some of the funniest moments, and her story of how she got there. An episode of inspiration, honesty and some smiles....
info_outlineAmelia Monaghan, aged 19, talks about visiting China and learning Chinese. She shares her wisdom on stepping out there to take risks, and asks herself that question "If I wasn't afraid, what would I do?"