“If you're scared of something, make yourself do it," says Lydia Fenet.

Lydia, a globally recognized speaker and charity auctioneer, joins us to discuss how to train yourself to be more confident, plus:

- Lydia’s journey to becoming an auctioneer (~01:36)

- How Lydia built confidence in her career (~04:47)

- How to build confidence in kids (~07:09)

- Confidence vs. self-esteem (~10:48)

- Lydia’s power move when she’s feeling insecure (~14:11)

- How to measure your own confidence level (~19:00)

- The role of attractiveness in confidence (~21:38)

- How to rethink failure & avoid a victim narrative (~25:02)

- How your mindset can affect your physical health (~29:22)

- How to strengthen your confidence muscles (~32:10)

- How posture & movement habits affect confidence (~34:00)

- How to own the room with ease (~37:15)

- Why we’re so captivated by energy & enthusiasm (~42:10)

- How to know if someone’s lying to your face (~43:34)

- The difference between online & IRL confidence (~46:46)

- What makes a good & bad auctioneer (~50:42)

- The art & psychology of persuasion (~53:33)

- What advice Lydia would give her 20-year-old self (~55:38)

- 3 things to do every day to build confidence (~56:55)

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Referenced in the episode:

- Lydia's book, Claim Your Confidence.

- Follow Lydia on Instagram.

- Lydia's previous book, The Most Powerful Woman In The Room Is You.

- Learn more about Lydia's auctioneering agency.

- Sign up for The Long Game.

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