An Espresso Shot Of Confidence

Theodore Roosevelt described comparison as the thief of joy. Let's change that today. 

In this episode of 'An Espresso Shot of Confidence', I explore the detrimental practice we all grapple with: comparing ourselves to others in all aspects of our lives.

As business owners we often set unrealistic expectations and make unfair comparisons with more established businesses. We also fall victim to the smoke and mirrors of social media ...

Do you ever spend your time thinking about what if? What if things go wrong? What if you hadn't done something? Of course you have, most of our actions and thoughts are often dictated by the question "What if?"

In the latest episode, we explore how  "what-ifs" often hold us back from stepping out of our comfort zones — whether it's the hesitation in posting a video online or refraining from speaking publicly.

Over 18 minutes, I sha...

In this episode of "An Espresso Shot of Confidence" Podcast, host Ashley Griffiths chats with Zane McCormack, Founder of 'The Assured Man', about his real-life struggle with burnout, mental health, and building resilience.

During our chat, we discuss: 

• The five stages of burnout: what to look for to stop yourself from burning out
• The impact of burnout
• The importance of healthy habits ALL THE TIME
• The concept of work-life balanc...

Do you struggle to truly express yourself in the online world? Are you tired of all the advice from influencers, unicorns and AI avatars?

In the first episode of An Espresso Shot of Confidence in 2024, we are going to dive deep into the challenges posed by advanced technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence, to authenticity and genuine human connections.

In this 25 minute episode, we will explore:

• how to navigate the tr...

A Reflection on 2023 & Preparing for 2024

Are you someone that thrives or panics when it comes to planning? 

In this episode of 'An Espresso Shot of Confidence' podcast, I talk with Louise Miller, founder of Betty Lou, about unraveling the complexities around planning and productivity.

Louise shares her journey from being diagnosed with work-related stress and anxiety to finding her strength in organization and efficiency, and establishing a successful business around it.

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Do you ever stop yourself from speaking up because you are afraid of what will happen? 

Then step this way...

In this episode of 'An Espresso Shot of Confidence', I explore ways in which you can confidently present your ideas, stories, and views without the fear of judgment or scrutiny.

As you change the narrative from self-doubt and fear to empowerment.

Drawing examples from my personal experiences with mental health awareness on ...

It's Good To Talk: Speaking Up for Male Mental Health

In this informative and deeply personal episode of 'An Espresso Shot of Confidence' podcast, I highlight the importance of addressing male mental health.

The number of men committing suicide around the world is staggering, and in many cases no one knew that these men were struggling.

Back in 2016, I was in a very dark place and had suicidal thoughts...but, I was able to reach ...

Join us in the latest episode of the 'Espresso Shot Of Confidence' podcast with your host, Ashley Griffiths, as we explore the topic of male health.

Our guest for this episode is Chris Wilson, founder of Midlife Men Mindset, a podcaster, coach, and consultant who is focused on supporting men navigate their midlife for a healthy and stress-free lifestyle.

This conversation sheds light on men's health issues, especially mental health...

November 19th is International Men's Health Day. One of the key areas that it focuses on is raising awareness of mental health in males and this so important as every single day we are losing one man every minute to suicide.

And, then there are the amount of people that are suffering in silence...letting anger, shame, depression, anxiety consume them inside.

If you are one of those people, I see you, I hear you...and there is help ...

Do you feel like you are trying to fit into a box? It sucks, right?

So...how about making a you shaped box and seeing what happens?

In this episode, I explore what happens when you hold yourself back or try to conform to someone else's version of success, normal and authenticity.  

Over 25 minutes, I dive into topics including: 

• How trying to 'be normal' has a negative impact on your energy
• The benefits of setting your own succ...

Do you find yourself being serious all the time at work or while you are running your business? Then this episode is for you!

Over 30 minutes, I offer some thoughts and ideas on how to bring more fun into your daily life and your work.

Some of the topics covered include:

• The benefits of having fun at work
• 4 ways you can bring fun to your content and daily actions
• How being serious all the time can impact your content, work ...

Have you ever had a big dream that just seemed so big that you stayed doing the same thing?

It's frustrating, isn't it? Embracing change and going after a dream is just what Nils Welham did when he changed from a career in finance to a life on the road as a transition coach! 

In this episode, Nils shares his story and provides loads of tips of making your dreams into reality.

During our chat we discussed:

• how to find your big p...

Fear is a full stop to action! The fear of rejection, failure, of not being good enough. It stops people from taking action, doing public speaking or promoting their business. 

But, what if taking action opened up a whole new world? What would be possible for you in your life and business then?

Let's explore that in this episode, where I share thoughts on:

• Ways to change the narrative of fear into excitement for success
• Hav...

Do you let your personality out to play on LinkedIn or do you try too hard to be taken seriously?

That was one of the big discussion points that came up when Zineb Layachi, a gif legend and professional video snipper stopped by to share her pearls of marketing wisdom!

During our chat we discussed:

• how videos break down barriers between you and your future clients
• ways to show your personality on camera and stand out from the cr...

Do people get to see the real you or do you hide it behind job titles and how you think you should be showing up? Are you tired of blending in and hiding behind filters and roles?

Let's shatter those barriers.  

Grab yourself a coffee and settle in for the next 23 minutes, as I give you some food for thought on:

• Discovering the power of embracing your passions, quirks, and genuine vibe
• how your unique perspective can change...