Live Broadcast: Rough Observations & Subtle Influence
In the heart of the city, a unique event unfolded last week - Confidence Live. The author, along with a vibrant crowd, was in attendance, ready to soak up the wisdom and inspiration that awaited.
Hosted by the charismatic duo, Pixie Polite and Professor Doctor Kieran Fenby-Hulse, the day was a blend of insightful keynote speeches and intimate moments of connection. One of the standout speakers was Nicola Griffiths, who delved into the intricacies of executive function and the importance of preparing when energy levels are high, rather than pushing through when running on fumes.
Griffiths also offered a practical trio of plans: Ideal, Fall-back, Bare minimum, providing a structured approach to navigating life's challenges. Another speaker, Kira Matthews, encouraged the audience to "leave room for doubt" and question their assumptions, fostering an environment of open-mindedness and growth.
The event was not just about the speeches, though. In the in-between moments, there were conversations filled with small moments of connection. Confidence, it seemed, could be found in shared stories over wine, in the in-between spaces.
The author's own ADHD journey resonated with Sue Perkins' talk, while Desree's poetry, with its heartbeat, soft yet insistent, added a poetic touch to the day. A line from Desree's poem about odd jobs was particularly memorable: "call it a halo".
Nicola Griffiths also shed light on the two systems in our brains - the "Executive" and the "Autopilot". She explained that habits begin in the Executive and only move to Autopilot with kind repetition. Griffiths also advised against setting goals for the future version of oneself, instead encouraging a focus on the present and the steps towards growth.
As the day drew to a close, the author ended it with drinks and laughter in the company of Pixie and Kieran. Sue Perkins closed the event with a session called "wow", filled with warmth, wit, and a touch of weirdness. The author left the event with a full heart, a mess of scribbles, and a newfound confidence, a testament to the power of the day's messages.
In the end, the main takeaway from Confidence Live, as shared by Kara, a Feminist Confidence Coach, was a powerful reframe about where one is in their journey. It emphasized recognising progress and potential rather than focusing solely on current limitations or setbacks, encouraging a mindset that acknowledges personal development as a process and encourages confidence-building along that path.
The event, Confidence Live, showcased a variety of topics that catered to different aspects of a person's lifestyle, including home-and-garden, education-and-self-development, and personal-growth, as evidenced by the keynote speeches on executive function, goal-setting, and self-awareness. The speakers offered practical advice for personal growth, such as Nicola Griffiths' trio of plans for navigating life's challenges and Kira Matthews' encouragement to question assumptions for open-mindedness and growth. These discussions could potentially be beneficial in achieving growth, setting goals, and improving one's overall lifestyle.
