What would you do if you felt more confident? And what if that could start today?
In Confidence is a podcast about one of the most misunderstood, and essential, qualities we can build. Hosted by Master Certified Coach Ciara Woods (a credential held by just 5% of coaches worldwide), the show explores two powerful questions: What is confidence? And how can we have more of it?
Through honest conversations with CEOs, creatives, and changemakers, each episode shares real stories, insights, and practical tools to help you grow your confidence — whatever that means for you. Because confidence is more than just talking, each episode ends with a simple reflection or action to help you build it. And to help you stay accountable there are weekly nudges on:
So, what would you do if you felt more confident? Let's explore it - in confidence.
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What would you do if you felt more confident? And what if that could start today?
In Confidence is a podcast about one of the most misunderstood, and essential, qualities we can build. Hosted by Master Certified Coach Ciara Woods (a credential held by just 5% of coaches worldwide), the show explores two powerful questions: What is confidence? And how can we have more of it?
Through honest conversations with CEOs, creatives, and changemakers, each episode shares real stories, insights, and practical tools to help you grow your confidence — whatever that means for you. Because confidence is more than just talking, each episode ends with a simple reflection or action to help you build it. And to help you stay accountable there are weekly nudges on:
So, what would you do if you felt more confident? Let's explore it - in confidence.
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We prepare our CVs and rehearse our answers, but how often do we work on the confidence behind the words?
In this episode, Ciara sits down with Nick Hedley of executive search firm Hedley May, to explore what confidence really is, how it fluctuates, and why it matters so much during interviews and career transitions.
From reframing interviews as two-way conversations to understanding how setbacks can quietly shape your self-worth, this conversation dives deep into the mental and emotional side of the job search. You’ll hear strategies for navigating rejection, building momentum in uncertain times, and showing up with belief in your own value—even when it feels hardest.
If you're preparing for interviews (as interviewer or interviewee), feeling stuck, or rethinking your next career step, this episode offers practical wisdom and a grounded reminder that confidence isn’t something you simply have or don’t—it’s something you can build. Ciara and Nick also discuss how confidence influences social mobility and the factors that can help bridge opportunity gaps.
For anyone navigating change or aiming to lead with greater clarity and self-belief, this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways
About Nick
Nick Hedley has been driven by a belief that executive search firms could and should deliver far more value to clients, candidates, and society at large.
A trained lawyer, Nick is an expert in roles such as General Counsel, Company Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Head of Internal Audit. He is widely recognised for his insights into how culture and governance affect an organization’s long-term sustainability.
Nick regularly speaks at industry events, sharing expertise on the balance functional leaders must maintain between managing risk and driving business strategy, all within the context of governance, culture, and leadership. His keynotes often focus on developing future talent pipelines and defining success for functional leaders.
His chief motivation is to help others realize their potential and find purpose in their work. Nick extends this passion through his client work, mentoring, and championing social mobility, including as a judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards.
Resources
Website: www.hedleymay.com
Email: nick@hedleymay.com
Book: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
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