How to Build Confidence Fast & Why You Keep Procrastinating

About this episode

This episode explores the development of confidence and the psychology behind procrastination, featuring insights from experts Lydia Fenet and Hayden Finch.

Your name is one of the first things people learn about you—but it may also influence how they judge you. Research suggests that people with names that are harder to pronounce can face subtle disadvantages in hiring, promotions, and social situations. It’s not usually intentional—but it happens. And there are ways to counteract it. https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-power-of-names Some people just seem naturally confident. They walk into a room with ease, connect effortlessly with others, and come across as both capable and approachable. But where does that confidence actually come from? Is it something you’re born with—or something you can build? Lydia Fenet, auctioneer, speaker, and author of Claim Your Confidence (https://amzn.to/3GQu8ZS), explains how confidence is developed, what most people get wrong about it, and practical ways to strengthen it so it shows up in your work and your everyday interactions. Procrastination isn’t just laziness—it’s something deeper. Whether it’s putting off a small task or delaying something important, there’s usually a reason behind it. Hayden Finch, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Psychology of…

People in this episode

Guests: Lydia Fenet, Hayden Finch

Topics covered

• confidence
• procrastination
• psychology
• self-improvement

Keywords

• self-confidence
• procrastination
• psychological strategies
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Claim Your Confidence, The Psychology of Procrastination

Books & works: Claim Your Confidence, The Psychology of Procrastination

Places: Canada

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