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Building Confidence

Louise Azzopardi

A podcast about growth, realistic tools, practical strategies, and support.

Whether you’re starting out, facing challenges, or looking to level up, Building Confidence brings you real conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories to help you navigate your journey with confidence.

Your host, Louise, is a heavy vehicle and plant mechanic by trade who started her apprenticeship at just 15 years old.

Over the years, she has faced and overcome harassment, impostor syndrome, mental health struggles, and workplace challenges—while also achieving industry awards and experience in both large corporations and family businesses.

Now a life coach and mentor for tradeswomen, Louise is here to share the lessons she’s learned so that her struggles weren’t for nothing—and so you can build the confidence to take charge of your own path.

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  • weekly
  • Avg 24 min
  • English

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  • #159
    June 9 · 39 min

    Unlocking Opportunities in Trades: Insights from Caitlin Knox - Building Confidence - Ep 154

    In this episode, Caitlin Knox shares her inspiring journey from stepping out of university to becoming an apprentice development lead. We discuss the realities of trades, the importance of attitude, navigating vocational training, and seizing leadership opportunities early in a career. Apprenticeships at Komatsu - https://www.komatsu.com/en-au/careers/apprenticeships

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  • #152
    June 2 · 46 min

    Embracing the Unknown: Saf's Path to Success - Building Confidence - Ep 153

    "I’ve become the gun tradie I used to look up to." Saf joins us on the podcast to share her 16 year long carer in the trades, sharing challenges she over came and her mindset of continues learning which has lead her to becoming the gun tradie that she used to look up to!! takeaways Choosing an apprenticeship can be the best decision for personal growth. Embracing the unknown leads to unexpected opportunities. Building experience and understanding enhances credibility. Continuous learning is key to success in trades.

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  • #154
    May 26 · 12 min

    Irregular Action Over No Action: Building Confidence with Evidence - Ep 152

    In this episode, I share practical strategies for building confidence through regular actions, the importance of gathering evidence of success, and managing ADHD symptoms without shame. If you would like help and support to implement this process you can book a coaching consultation here If you are business wanting to give your employees more tools to succeed you can book a business chat here This podcast episode is supported by the Go Company The GO Company is dedicated to supporting women in underserved industries by providing essential sanitary solutions. We are kicking off this partnership with a Instagram giveaway – link to enter - https://www.instagram.com/p/DUHZgMbjCsY/ Check out there range of practical period products - https://www.thegocompany.com.au/go-shop key topics The concept that regular action is better than no action Using diaries and journals to gather evidence of success The role of irregular actions in building confidence and creating change Managing ADHD symptoms without shame and stigma The importance of self-belief and resource utilization # confidence, regular action, ADHD, journaling, self-belief, evidence, self-improvement, mental health, coaching, tradeswomen

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