In this episode, I’m joined by Liam Dooley, Chief Executive of Shrewsbury Town Football Club, to talk about what confidence really looks like in a high-pressure sporting environment.

Liam shares how he stays grounded when results, supporters and public opinion can all shift quickly, and why consistency matters when you are leading under scrutiny.

We also talk about empowering teams, handling difficult conversations, body language, feedback and the fine line between confidence and arrogance.

Liam also shares why asking questions, building rapport and learning from the people around you can be some of the most powerful ways to grow your confidence.

Highlights:

(02:00) - What happens to your confidence when everyone has an opinion about your job

(04:45) - Football, family and staying off social media when you need to keep yourself grounded

(10:26) - The simple things that still make a huge difference: eye contact, a smile and actually being present

(13:47) - Confidence or arrogance? Why leadership sometimes means backing your own decisions

(22:23) - How to handle difficult conversations without forgetting there is a person on the other side

(30:04) - Want more confidence? Start asking more questions

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