Think Yourself Confident
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About
There has never been a time where things were going faster than they are now. The decisions you make every day are sometimes worth thousands of dollars so it's important to have access to your best self, turn off the stress and panic buttons, step up to thrive through change and unlock your full potential. Welcome to THINK Yourself® CONFIDENT Podcast!Recipient of the Most Empowering Confidence Coach in North America in 2023 and 2021 Canadian Presenter of the Year, Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is a Confidence Expert. She is international Bestselling Author of eighteen books, including 12 no.1 bestsellers and a book co-written with Kevin Harrington from the Shark Tank, endorsed by Tony Robbins. She is the Founder and CEO of the THINK Yourself® ACADEMY, offering keynotes and trainings, leading-edge online courses, laser-focus business strategy and one-on-one transformation coaching.Along the past 30 years, she has inspired over 100,000 audience members and empowered thousands of clients in
Episodes
- YOUR BRAIN VS AI
Episode Summary YOUR BRAIN VS AI What if you started treating your brain the same way you treat artificial intelligence ? The way you "program" your thoughts determines the results you get in life, but most people get this part completely…
- DO YOU ACT FIRST OR THINK FIRST?
Episode Summary DO YOU ACT FIRST OR THINK FIRST? Do you act first or think first? The answer says a lot about how your brain gets motivated and how others see you. Find out which one you are, and how to use it to your advantage! Watch the…
- SHOULD YOU GET RID OF A BAD APPLE?
Episode Summary SHOULD YOU GET RID OF A BAD APPLE? Ever wonder what to do when there's a "bad apple" in the workplace? It may not be what you think… Listen to the Podcast to find out. About the Host: Certified Speaking Professional CSP®, R…
- HOW TO GET SOMEONE TO ACCEPT CHANGE?
Episode Summary HOW TO GET SOMEONE TO ACCEPT CHANGE? Change isn't always easy… but what if the secret lies in the way your brain makes decisions? Curious? You might be surprised at what really drives acceptance (or resistance) to change. L…
- HOW TO TALK BACK TO THE IMPOSTER VOICE IN YOUR HEAD
Episode Summary HOW TO TALK BACK TO THE IMPOSTER VOICE IN YOUR HEAD Imposter Syndrome Part Two: How to Talk Back to the Imposter Voice in Your Head. That little voice in your head… the one that tells that you may be an imposter 👀 It's tim…
- What Type of Imposter Are You?
Episode Summary WHAT TYPE OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU? Let's talk about imposter syndrome. At one point or another, in some context of life, everyone experiences it. It's normal. Sometimes, we feel like imposters—that we don't belong, that we're n…
- WHY OUR BRAIN TAPS OUT? UNDERSTANDING DECISION FATIGUE
WHY OUR BRAIN TAPS OUT? UNDERSTANDING DECISION FATIGUE We're talking about decision fatigue today. Why does our brain tap out? Isn't it supposed to be the most powerful and complex structure in the universe? So why, then, does it run out o…
- THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO AVOID BEING TRIGGERED
THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO AVOID BEING TRIGGERED What is the most effective way to avoid being triggered? You know, when everything is going well, everyone's calm, and then suddenly someone says something, and a person loses control—it's as…
- FEELING OVERWHELMED? TRY THESE 3 STRESS-BUSTING STRATEGIES
FEELING OVERWHELMED? TRY THESE 3 STRESS-BUSTING STRATEGIES Do you feel overwhelmed sometimes? Here are three stress-busting strategies you can use in those moments—so you can access your best self. And when the stuff hits the fan, you'll b…
- WHAT MOST PEOPLE FORGET WHEN SETTING GOALS
WHAT MOST PEOPLE FORGET WHEN SETTING GOALS You set goals every year… but what if one critical step is quietly sabotaging your success? There's something most people skip when planning their goals — and it changes everything. In this episod…
- THE YEAR THE ALIENS INVADED OUR HOUSE
On this beautiful Christmas Day, I thought I would share with you a Christmas memory. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I am pretty sure you can appreciate the story. I woke up in the middle of the night. I could hear some noise in t…
- HOW TO THRIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE
Episode Summary HOW TO THRIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE The holiday season is here again. Just a few more days until the celebrations, and, as always, it's been quite the process. Christmas decorations are everywhere, and the air is filled…
- HOW TO BE MORE CONFIDENT IN MEETINGS?
Episode Summary HOW TO BE MORE CONFIDENT IN MEETINGS? There's a hidden confidence boost in the way we show up when we choose to be there. Curious how you can tap into that same boldness at your next meeting? Listen to Podcast to find out a…
- TRY THIS EASY CONFIDENCE HACK
TRY THIS EASY CONFIDENCE HACK Try this easy confidence hack. What if one small change could calm your nerves, boost your performance, and totally shift your mindset? You may be missing out on a great secret to showing up as your best self.…
- THE PRETTY PARADOX: WHY ATTRACTIVE WOMEN HAVE TO WORK HARDER TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
THE PRETTY PARADOX: WHY ATTRACTIVE WOMEN HAVE TO WORK HARDER TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY In a world where first impressions matter, attractiveness is often seen as an advantage. But for many women, particularly those deemed conventionally "prett…
- THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND THANKSGIVING : MORE THAN JUST A MEAL
THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND THANKSGIVING : MORE THAN JUST A MEAL Today, we're exploring the neuroscience behind Thanksgiving. While it could seem like it's just about a big meal and stuffing our faces, there's so much more to this holiday, esp…
- YOU ARE NOT BROKEN: PERSPECTIVE DISTORTS PERFECTION
YOU ARE NOT BROKEN: PERSPECTIVE DISTORTS PERFECTION You are not broken. Even if there is lots going on and sometimes you may not feel you are always at your best. Today we are talking about being to see the Whole Picture: The Brain Science…
- IF YOU TELL SOMEONE, IT DOESN'T COUNT
Episode Summary IF YOU TELL SOMEONE, IT DOESN'T COUNT If you tell someone, it doesn't count. That has always been my philosophy about acts of kindness. When you do something good, mentioning it to others makes it about your ego rather than…
- HOW TO STOP MAKING MISTAKES
HOW TO STOP MAKING MISTAKES Why do we keep making the same mistakes repeatedly? And more importantly, how do we stop making mistakes altogether? Listen to Podcast to find out about it. About the Host: Certified Speaking Professional CSP®,…
- THE SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER IN ORDER TO SUCCEED AT ANYTHING IN LIFE
THE SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER IN ORDER TO SUCCEED AT ANYTHING IN LIFE I realize that a lot of you have been following me for a long time and some of you just joined me. I sometimes assume that you all know the bases of the D.N.A. System that…
- WHAT? SO COOL! REAL LEADERS 2025 TOP EXECUTIVE COACH
EPISODE 204 WHAT? SO COOL! REAL LEADERS 2025 TOP EXECUTIVE COACH Something BIG arrived in my mailbox… and I couldn't believe what I saw inside! Let's just say… some VERY familiar big names are in there like Tony Robbins, Simon Sinek, Gary…
- THE STATUS TRAP: WHY WE TREAT THE ELITE BETTER THAN THE EVERYDAY PERSON
Episode Summary THE STATUS TRAP: WHY WE TREAT THE ELITE BETTER THAN THE EVERYDAY PERSON Ever wonder why we treat some people differently based on their status? Is it fair? Not really. But there's something going on in your brain that expla…
- BE A COOL BOSS. NOT A STRESSED BOSS.
Episode Summary BE A COOL BOSS. NOT A STRESSED BOSS. Leadership can be tough, but staying cool under pressure is key! Listen to this episode to get my top 3 tips to keep your Zen: 1. Take a Pause: Breathe and visualize your phone number ba…
- 100 HANDSTAND PUSH-UPS: 5 STEPS TO ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE
Episode Summary 100 HANDSTAND PUSH-UPS: 5 STEPS TO ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE Two years ago, I set a goal to do a handstand push-up! It seemed impossible, but I took these five steps and made it happen. Watch the video or go here to read the b…
- IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!
It Just Doesn't Make Sense! Something Fun for Episode 200! Sometimes things don't make sense at all, and we just have to go with it, or we get used to it, learn, and deal with it. This is true for our problems in life as well as for the En…
- WHY ARE WE SO TIRED?
Why Are We so Tired? Do you have any mountains in your life that you feel you will never reach the top of? Are there challenges or daily tasks that are draining you? You come home at night exhausted, worn out, and you wonder: "Is this it?…
- 4 TOOLS TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE PEOPLE
4 TOOLS TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE PEOPLE - WHEN EVERY SOLUTION HAS A PROBLEM: You've potentially heard the expression that every problem has a solution, and you might have people in your life, maybe at work, maybe in your family, maybe some of…
- BEING UNCOOL IS THE NEW COOL
Being Uncool Is the New Cool Let's talk about being cool. Actually, being uncool is the new cool. It turns out that when you think about it, being uncool, very often, is being different. Being uncool is refusing to following a certain conf…
- HOW TO OVERCOME FEARS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
How do we overcome fears about the future? As some of you may know, we spend the winter in Palm Desert, and we have these little bunnies that come and visit us in our backyard. As I was writing this blog about fear, one of the bunnies, a l…
- WHY IS EVERYBODY SO ANGRY?
Why Is Everybody so Angry? Why is everybody so angry now? Interesting. I'm not making this up: Companies now have policies and while you're waiting in line to speak to customer service, it says if you are disrespectful to the agent that yo…
- HOW TO KNOW IF STRESS IS IMPACTING YOUR HEALTH?
How to Know if Stress Is Impacting Your Life? Welcome to part three of the Mindset Check Series! In part number one , episode 192, we saw how much pressure is too much pressure. In part number two , episode 193, we talked about how to know…
- HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'RE UNDER TOO MUCH STRESS?
How to Know if You're Under too Much Stress? Welcome to part two of the Mindset Check Series. How are we doing with our mindset about external pressure? Last time, in part number one , episode 192, we saw how to figure out exactly how much…
- How Much Pressure is Too Much Pressure?
How Much Pressure is Too Much Pressure? Today is the first part of a three-part series: The Mindset Check Series. Sometimes, people tell me: "Nathalie, I am going through a lot of stuff. There's so much pressure at work, there's external p…
- 5 Tips for Health & Safety at Work
5 Tips for Health & Safety at Work Is Health and Safety top of mind? What does this look like? Yes, inspections get done. There's always somebody that's responsible for health and safety where you work. If you are an entrepreneur, it is on…
- Why Are People Addicted to Their Phones?
Why Are People Addicted to Their Phones? We all have one of those dopamine-spiking devices. Yes, I'm talking about our phones! Why are we so addicted to them? I include myself in this statement. Something actually happens in our brain when…
- WHY RESOLUTIONS DON'T STICK AND HOW TO FIX IT
WHY RESOLUTIONS DON'T STICK AND HOW TO FIX IT 🚨 New Year, New Goals... but why do most resolutions FAIL by February? 🤔 Is there a missing step? 🧩 You might be skipping something crucial! 😳 Listen to the Podcast 🎥 to uncover the secret…
- How to Instantly Feel Better
HOW TO INSTANTLY FEEL BETTER What is the best way to make yourself feel better when you're stressed, when you're panicking, or when you're sad? It is laughter. Stay with me to enjoy the benefits of laughter on your brain. Psst: I recommend…
- 5 WAYS TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT AT WORK
5 WAYS TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT AT WORK We're going to be talking today about five ways to be more confident at work. I hope this helps you ditch the doubt and filled your toolbox with different strategies to boost your confidence in the wor…
- HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING: 4 STRATEGIES
Episode Summary HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING: 4 STRATEGIES How can we stop procrastinating? Well, I actually have a full online course AND a full blog series about procrastination, but I'd like to quickly go over four different and easy str…
- 7 COMMON LIMITING BELIEFS & HOW TO TRANSFORM THEM
Episode Summary 7 COMMON LIMITING BELIEFS & HOW TO TRANSFORM THEM Many times, we feel like we have to work hard and we're struggling and dig deep just trying to go forward. We look around, and it seems like everybody else has it so much ea…
- WE WERE TOTALLY STUCK
Episode Summary WE WERE TOTALLY STUCK Have you ever gotten stuck? No, this is not a metaphor. I'm talking about getting really, really stuck! Like... In a truck, for instance, and the truck's not going anywhere. This happened to us in Hait…
- HOW TO GET SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO YOU
Episode Summary HOW TO GET SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO YOU How do you get someone to listen to you? Whether you are working with a team that has different opinions, or some team members that don't want to create the change you need, or there's a…
- MINDSET FOR MIND UPSET
MINDSET FOR MIND UPSET Today, let's talk about mindsets for minds upset. When we're upset, it's very often caused by a conflict, and most of these conflicts stem from relationships. Maybe we've been hurt. Hurt is a very powerful emotion. I…
- SUNDAY BLUES: 7 STRATEGIES TO STOP DREADING MONDAY MORNINGS
Episode Summary SUNDAY BLUES: 7 STRATEGIES TO STOP DREADING MONDAY MORNINGS Are you familiar with the Sunday scaries? Have you ever felt like this? It's Sunday evening, the weekend is coming to an end, and you're dreading the next morning.…
- 14 GOAL SETTING QUESTIONS PART ONE & TWO
14 GOAL SETTING QUESTIONS 14 questions you can ask yourself in order to set some goals. Questions about our actual thoughts, about what's happening inside our head. Who do you need to be? What do you need to believe? Questions about what s…
- YOU WILL NEVER REALIZE YOUR DREAMS... AND THAT'S OKAY!
Episode Summary YOU WILL NEVER REALIZE YOUR DREAMS… AND THAT'S OKAY! For a lot of people, it's time to make new decisions, make changes and commit to new goals. Last week, I mentioned that we must first, before we set new goals, take a ste…
- SHE WAS STARING AT ME!
SHE WAS STARING AT ME! I've got a short story for you this week, and it's a true one as well! It happened to one of my friends. When she told me about it, I immediately thought about how good of a blog post it would be. I asked for her per…
- LESSONS FROM YELLOWSTONE
Episode Summary LESSONS FROM YELLOWSTONE Have you seen the show Yellowstone? So many lessons from the Dutton Ranch. I've watched all the episodes, and every time, I keep thinking about our reality. Of course, it's completely different, but…
- YOU LOSE $30K PER YEAR GOSSIPING
Episode Summary YOU LOSE $30K PER YEAR GOSSIPING Let's talk about triangulation. If you're wondering what that is... Well, let's call it gossiping. Let's say someone did something to you that caused for you to not be at your best, for some…
- WHEN SELF-CARE BECOMES A BAD THING
Episode Summary WHEN SELF-CARE BECOMES A BAD THING When does self-care becomes a bad thing? Yes, while it's great that you take care of yourself, it's possible to do TOO MUCH of it! If you listened to episode 173, you know what I mean. I w…