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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How can you quiet the mental chatter to stay true to yourself and focus on what truly matters?
In this episode, I sit down with Luisa Barile, CEO of ManyPets, to explore confidence from multiple perspectives: the power of knowing your North Star, learning from pivotal moments, and embracing the challenges that make us stronger. We dig into how preparation, faith, and community shape steady confidence, especially when balancing the demands of leadership and motherhood. Whether you're navigating career moves, public speaking, or managing competing priorities, this conversation blends heartfelt stories with actionable advice.
Key Takeaways
About Luisa
Luisa Barile is CEO of ManyPets, a company transforming pet insurance through technology and customer focus. Luisa is an actuary by training, she spent 10 years at McKinsey as a management consultant and has held various roles in the insurance industry including operations manager at Beazley, COO and then CEO of the insurance outsource provider Charles Taylor Insurance Services and NED of insurance tech company Fadata. Luisa joined ManyPets in 2018. Luisa is also a Co-Chair of the industry association Insurtech UK.
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