11. Confidence - with Rachael Paul

This is our first Vet Mind Works podcast episode with host Alison Collings! Alison is joined by Rachael Paul, owner of Simply Veterinary, a headhunting and coaching firm dedicated solely to the veterinary industry. Rachael specializes in helping veterinary leaders become inspirational by raising their self-awareness to a whole new level. Rachel talks about how we can cultivate confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Developing trust in oneself
• Techniques to cultivate confidence
• What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt
• Rachel shares ways in which she has pushed herself out of her comfort zone
• The first key step to becoming more confident

Time-points:

1:38 Rachel Paul: introduction
5:43 Trusting yourself to take first step into confidence
8:31 Building confidence through action
12:28 Imagining success boosts confidence and performance
16:16 Develop trust and courage, practice confidence
19:07 Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection
22:11 Benefits of having a coach
25:30 Drop the comparisons
30:01 Overcoming the fear
32:34 How to contact Rachel

Resources:
Book:

• The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris https://amzn.eu/d/b7tdZEz

Where to find Rachel:

• Website: https://www.simplyveterinarycoaching.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachaelpaulsimplyveterinary
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyveterinarycoaching/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyveterinarycoaching

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Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay