Decoding Confidence
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Podcast Overview
<p>Confidence is talked about constantly, yet rarely explained in a way that feels real, inclusive or sustainable.</p> <p>Decoding Confidence is a podcast for leaders, professionals and changemakers who want to lead with clarity, courage and authenticity, without pretending to be someone they’re not.</p> <p>Hosted by confidence and leadership coach Advita Patel, this podcast explores the <strong>seven habits of confident leaders</strong> and what they look like in everyday working life. Each episode unpacks one habit, offering practical reflections, mindset shifts and grounded insights drawn from coaching, communications and real leadership experience.</p> <p>This isn’t about charisma or perfection. It’s about building confidence through <strong>boldness, empathy, learning, integrity, empowerment, vulnerability and energy</strong>, especially when navigating pressure, visibility and responsibility.</p> <p>The podcast also accompanies Advita’s forthcoming book Decoding Confidence (launching May 2026), giving listeners an early way to explore the ideas, language and practices behind the framework.</p> <p>Whether you’re leading a team, stepping into greater visibility, or quietly questioning your own confidence, this podcast is here to support you to lead in a way that feels human, sustainable and true to who you are.</p> <p>New episodes are released every Monday morning. </p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://decodingconfidence.com/">www.decodingconfidence.com</a>.</p>
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July 6, 2026
EP27: The three confidence tiers that will help you be more confident
In this episode, Advita Patel explores the concept of the confidence stack, a framework that helps individuals and organisations understand how confidence operates across different layers. She emphasises that confidence is not solely an individual trait but is deeply interconnected with organisational culture and team dynamics. Main topics: The three tiers of the confidence stack: inner self, shared culture, organisational environment Why individual confidence alone isn't enough to foster real psychological safety The importance of trust, belonging, and systemic support in building confidence How organisational policies can be performative without genuine cultural change Practical habits to support confidence development at each tier: boldness, vulnerability, empathy, integrity, learning, energy, and empowerment The sequential nature of the confidence stack and why self-awareness is foundational Recognising signals and signs to adapt and build confidence intentionally Timestamps: 0:00 — Opening question about preparing for a meeting and freezing under pressure 0:27 — Confidence coaching, confidence as a skill 0:54 — What happens when the organization doesn’t help create safety 1:20 — Intro to the episode: what confidence looks like at work 2:03 — Introduction to the confidence stack 2:23 — Training, workshops, and personality assessments 3:03 — Why inner work alone isn’t enough 3:29 — Workplace disengagement and not feeling safe to speak up 4:20 — Why environment matters for confidence 4:47 — Tier 1: inner confidence and self-belief 5:16 — Tier 2: shared confidence, trust, and belonging 5:42 — Speaking up against power and building safe culture 6:08 — Tier 3: organizational culture and systems 6:36 — Why policies can be performative without accountability 7:01 — What this means in real life 7:17 — Belief habits vs traits 7:41 — Confidence isn’t fixed; it must be adapted 8:21 — Boldness and vulnerability at the inner tier 9:11 — Checking when and why you hold back in meetings 9:37 — Empathy and integrity at the shared tier 10:26 — Organizational systems and bias 11:23 — Recap: confidence isn’t just individual responsibility 11:51 — Inner work is important, but not everything 12:06 — Toxic culture and deciding whether a team helps you succeed 13:08 — Confidence takes time, habits, and energy 13:37 — Final recap and call for listener thoughts 14:02 — Mention of previous episodes and the book 14:27 — Outro and ask to share/review More information Decoding Confidence: The Seven Habits of Confident Leaders Advita Patel's Website Follow Advita on LinkedIn How we can support you Coaching with Advita Radical Candour Study
June 29, 2026
EP26: Building Confidence and Psychological Safety to Combat Workplace Languishing
This episode dives into the growing issue of workplace languishing, in which over 60% of workers feel disengaged and disconnected. Advita Patel explores the core role confidence and leadership behaviours play in fostering a psychologically safe environment that boosts engagement, innovation, and retention. In this episode: The alarming statistics on workplace disengagement from the 2026 Workplace Wellbeing Report The concept of languishing: what it is and how it manifests silently in teams Why the “listening to action gap” damages trust and engagement The importance of psychological safety and its link to productivity and innovation How confidence is a collective cultural issue, not just individual bravado Practical prompts for leaders to build more psychologically safe work environments The influence of leadership behaviours on team confidence and engagement Tips to recognise and address uneven psychological safety within teams Timestamps: 00:00 - The surprising statistic on worker languishing and its global impact00:25 - The differences in engagement levels between US and UK workers00:51 - The decline in global employee engagement and its economic toll01:20 - Why leadership is at the heart of workplace disengagement02:09 - Introduction to the episode and what confidence truly looks like at work02:26 - The core problem of workplace languishing and misconceptions about wellness fixes03:11 - Defining languishing: what it looks like inside and outside the workplace03:36 - How languishing can be invisible and what behaviours signal it04:04 - Examples of disengaged behaviours in meetings and teamwork04:28 - The reality that most of the workforce is affected and why simple perks won’t fix it04:52 - The “listening to action gap” and its role in eroding trust05:02 - Why employees feel unheard and the importance of closing the feedback loop05:59 - The critical role of psychological safety in employee engagement06:18 - Concrete examples of psychological safety and its impact on performance07:12 - The business case for emotional safety, especially for underrepresented groups08:04 - Clarifying what psychological safety isn’t: no conflict, no challenge08:57 - How psychological safety boosts innovation and prevents crises09:25 - Connection between confidence, safety, and organisational culture10:00 - Leaders’ influence in creating environments where people can speak up10:29 - The value of honest conversations and healthy disagreement11:09 - Confidence as a culture, not just an individual trait11:18 - The signals leaders send daily and their impact on confidence12:22 - Four prompts for leaders to foster psychological safety this week: Where are you making it safe not to know? What is your feedback-to-action ratio? Who in your team feels psychologically safe? How are your behaviours shaping the environment? 13:16 - The importance of openly admitting uncertainty and fostering collaboration13:52 - The need to close the feedback loop and visibly act on input14:34 - Recognising inequities in psychological safety among diverse groups15:48 - The influence of managers on employee engagement and confidence16:16 - Demonstrating vulnerability and self-awareness as leadership tools16:52 - Checking power dynamics and how decisions influence confidence levels17:19 - The global nature of the workplace wellbeing crisis17:46 - How confidence is rooted in trust and behavioural consistency18:07 - Small actions that can start reversing disengagement and eroding safety18:58 - How leadership creates conditions for confidence to thrive, not just training or policies19:04 - Tips for reflecting on your team’s confidence and safety environment Resources & Links: Decoding Confidence - Book by Advita Patel University of Illinois 2026 Workplace Wellbeing Report Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report Want to understand more about which confident habit you should focus on first? Take the free assessment, and the results will be sent to you imm
June 22, 2026
EP25: How to build authentic leadership when the odds are against you?
What does real confidence look like for young women in leadership? In this episode, PR strategist and founder Parul Yadav gets candid about building self-trust, challenging cultural expectations, and leading authentically without shrinking or performing. Parul is the founder of North Wave Media, a PR and integrated communications agency operating across Canada and the U.S. Her journey, from navigating first-generation family pressures to running a cross-border agency, is a masterclass in quiet confidence and intentional leadership. If you're an entrepreneur battling imposter syndrome, self-doubt, or the pressure to lead a certain way, this conversation is for you. What You'll Learn Why confidence matters more than competence and how to close the gap How cultural narratives and family expectations shape self-doubt for South Asian women What quiet confidence actually looks like in leadership (and why extroversion is overrated) How to stop waiting for permission and start taking action Practical strategies for overcoming fear of failure and perfectionism How to advocate for yourself and build authentic visibility in the workplace Why unlearning Western leadership models unlocks your real leadership style Episode Timestamps (00:00) - Introduction to Parul Yadav and her journey in PR (02:00) - Confidence vs. competence: what's the real difference? (03:32) - Visible vulnerability and why exposure builds confidence (05:38) - The moment confidence became central to her path (06:11) - Small decisions that shifted her self-perception (08:35) - Cultural expectations and being a first-generation South Asian woman (09:54) - Talking career choices with family in traditional communities (11:43) - Letting go of external validation as an entrepreneur (13:21) - How cultural narratives fuel self-doubt and fear (15:30) - Overcoming perfectionism and fear of failure (17:49) - Intentional presence and what authentic visibility really means (20:17) - Quiet confidence vs. performative confidence (21:39) - Debunking the myth that confident leaders are extroverts (27:27) - Unlearning Western confidence ideals and leading on your own terms (32:20) - Why action beats waiting until you feel ready (34:18) - Small acts of bravery that build real momentum (35:54) - Embracing your authentic story as a leadership strength (36:27) - Where to find Parul + her final advice for listeners Resources & Links North Wave Media Parul Yadav on LinkedIn CommsRebel Decoding Confidence: The 7 Habits of Confident Leaders. Want to understand more about which confident habit you should focus on first? Take the free assessment, and the results will be sent to you immediately. Keywords: confident leadership, women of colour in leadership, BIPOC entrepreneurship, South Asian women in business, imposter syndrome, quiet confidence, authentic leadership, building self-trust, overcoming fear of failure, first-generation professionals, PR and communications, women in entrepreneurship
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- What is Decoding Confidence?
<p>Confidence is talked about constantly, yet rarely explained in a way that feels real, inclusive or sustainable.</p> <p>Decoding Confidence is a podcast for leaders, professionals and changemakers who want to lead with clarity, courage and authenticity, without pretending to be someone they’re not.</p> <p>Hosted by confidence and leadership coach Advita Patel, this podcast explores the <strong>seven habits of confident leaders</strong> and what they look like in everyday working life. Each episode unpacks one habit, offering practical reflections, mindset shifts and grounded insights drawn from coaching, communications and real leadership experience.</p> <p>This isn’t about charisma or perfection. It’s about building confidence through <strong>boldness, empathy, learning, integrity, empowerment, vulnerability and energy</strong>, especially when navigating pressure, visibility and responsibility.</p> <p>The podcast also accompanies Advita’s forthcoming book Decoding Confidence (launching May 2026), giving listeners an early way to explore the ideas, language and practices behind the framework.</p> <p>Whether you’re leading a team, stepping into greater visibility, or quietly questioning your own confidence, this podcast is here to support you to lead in a way that feels human, sustainable and true to who you are.</p> <p>New episodes are released every Monday morning. </p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://decodingconfidence.com/">www.decodingconfidence.com</a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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