Episode 257

Confidence Building: Embracing Your True Self and Daily Habits with Freddie Bennett

Published on: 2nd January, 2024

Does it feel like you're constantly battling with self-doubt and struggling to build up your confidence? You may have been told to "just fake it till you make it" in order to appear more confident, but deep down, that only leaves you feeling more insecure and disconnected from your true self. The constant facade of confidence can be exhausting and disheartening, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied. As Freddie Bennet will share with us, there is a better way to build genuine confidence and self-acceptance that doesn't require you to pretend to be someone you're not.

Freddie's journey took him from feeling stressed and unfulfilled in a corporate role to now running ultramarathons and empowering others to unlock their potential. His personal experiences and mindset shift highlight the power of taking action today and embodying the change one desires. With a focus on helping people understand that it's never too late to become the person they were meant to be, Freddie's insights and adventures offer a unique perspective on building confidence and fulfillment through daily habits.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Transform your life and find fulfillment through daily habits.
  • Overcome imposter syndrome to thrive in the corporate world.
  • Embrace authenticity and discover your true purpose.
  • Take responsibility for change and achieve self-acceptance.
  • Build unshakable confidence with simple daily habits.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:09:27 - Embracing Positive "What Ifs"

00:16:34 - Life in the Corporate World

00:28:01 - Coping Mechanisms

00:37:29 - Facing Reality After Tragedy

00:40:30 - Choosing Self-Respect and Self-Discipline

00:43:36 - Embracing Radical Self-Acceptance

00:51:05 - Creating Confidence through Daily Habits

Connect with Freddie Bennett

Website

https://freddiembennett.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-bennett-7440b38/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefreddiebennett/

Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike

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Living Fearless Today
Helping men break generational cycles, heal the father wound, and become a better husband and dad.
You swore you'd be a different kind of father than the one who raised you. Then one day you caught his words and tone coming out of your mouth. You felt the same distance creep in at home, and wondered how much of him you're still carrying despite the promise you made to yourself.

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Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His insights, methods and stories of overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken.