Fuel Your Confidence
Fuel Your Confidence
Podcast Description
Welcome to Fuel Your Confidence – the podcast that helps you show up, speak up and shine brightly… so that you can own the spotlight in every room.
Each fortnight, I’ll be joined by incredible guests from the speaking world and beyond – magnetic MCs, powerhouse presenters, and epic humans doing courageous things – as they share the real, raw, and inspiring stories behind their confidence.
And on the in-between weeks? It’s you and me. On these solo episodes, I’ll be diving into the lessons, the failures, the behind-the-scenes truths, and the secrets I have discovered through my 16-year journey on stage – as a speaker, MC, comedian and magician. You'll get the tools, the mindset shifts, and the practical tips to fuel your confidence from the inside out.
So If you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, a speaker, or a small business owner – or if you’re simply ready to stop playing small and start showing up fully and boldly in business and in life – I’ve got you covered.
Your voice has power and your story has impact.
So let’s fuel your confidence – one episode at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of confidence, personal storytelling, and public speaking mastery. Episodes explore topics such as the impact of stand-up comedy on confidence, transforming failures into growth, and insights from experienced MCs, like lessons learned from unexpected events and the emotional intelligence behind effective speaking.
Welcome to Fuel Your Confidence – the podcast that helps you show up, speak up and shine brightly… so that you can own the spotlight in every room.
Each fortnight, I’ll be joined by incredible guests from the speaking world and beyond – magnetic MCs, powerhouse presenters, and epic humans doing courageous things – as they share the real, raw, and inspiring stories behind their confidence.
And on the in-between weeks? It’s you and me. On these solo episodes, I’ll be diving into the lessons, the failures, the behind-the-scenes truths, and the secrets I have discovered through my 16-year journey on stage – as a speaker, MC, comedian and magician. You’ll get the tools, the mindset shifts, and the practical tips to fuel your confidence from the inside out.
So If you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, a speaker, or a small business owner – or if you’re simply ready to stop playing small and start showing up fully and boldly in business and in life – I’ve got you covered.
Your voice has power and your story has impact.
So let’s fuel your confidence – one episode at a time.
What happens when you say yes before you’re ready? In this episode, I sit down with Paul – Arctic ultra-marathoner, adventurer, and accidental business builder – to explore the mindset behind doing outrageous, hard, and hilarious things.
Paul shares why you don’t need to be fearless to chase big goals. You just need enough courage to take the first step – and the self-belief comes later.
We dive into:
- Why confidence is built by stacking tiny wins
- How doing “weird stuff” makes you more capable than you realise
- What extreme challenges teach you about resilience, identity, and growth
- Why your resume should never limit your real-life adventures
This conversation is raw, funny, and wildly energising – perfect if you’re ready to stop waiting to “feel ready” and start expanding what’s possible.
TIME STAMPS
[00:00] – Why you only need just enough courage to take the first step
[00:31] – Introduction to Fuel Your Confidence and today’s incredible guest
[02:31] – “Half Bear Grylls, half Harry Potter”
[03:06] – Overview of Paul’s epic Arctic ultramarathon adventures
[03:31] – What really drives Paul to do extreme challenges
[04:23] – The true reason behind his adventures: not for fame or glory
[05:23] – Lessons learned about pushing human limits
[08:22] – Is Paul fearless? How he deals with nerves and uncertainty
[09:39] – How small steps and momentum build unstoppable confidence
[11:07] – Risk-taking
[13:33] – Balancing family responsibilities with extreme adventures
[17:57] – Why we limit ourselves and how society feeds comfort
[22:15] – Why motivation alone isn’t enough: the real power of discipline
[23:54] – Curiosity as a driver of action (even with frozen snot involved)
[24:46] – What draws Paul to the brutal conditions of the Arctic
[26:03] – How strategy and preparation overcome emotional sabotage
[27:13] – Final advice on building real confidence through action
[31:17] – Setting outrageous quests and trusting the baby steps
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