Ann Summers gave me the confidence to pull up my BIG GIRL PANTS with Gayle Tong

Finding courage and growing confidence is all part of the adventure.... It's not an end goal, it's an adventure to be taken and enjoyed... We LOVED chatting to Gayle Tong about her adventure through retail, Ann Summers into growing her own confidence all the way to now, where she helps others by whipping out her big girl pants... A huge thank you to Gayle for her time. After all, what would you say to your younger self? Full show notes further down... This is Ep33 of 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | The Small Business Podcast Fancy saying 'Hi' to Gayle Tong https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayletong/ https://www.enrichmentcoaching.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/enrichment_coaching/ 💛Learn more about building your online ecosystem. 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/so-you-want-to-create-an-online-ecosystem/ 💛Get our newsletter in your inbox 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/stay-in-touch/ Have fun always.. Emily & Alan 💛 Thanks for watching: Ann Summers gave me the confidence to pull up my BIG GIRL PANTS with Gayle Tong Step right up, because the spotlight is on the fabulous humans within the world of small business in the ultimate small business podcast! 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | Small Business Podcasts #DigitalCircusLife #SmallBusinessStories #EntrepreneurialJourneys #SmallBusinessPodcast #PodcastForSmallBusinessOwners SHOW NOTES 👇 Gayle, a confidence coach, shares her journey to becoming more courageous and the importance of learning and growth. She attended a retreat focused on courage and vulnerability, inspired by the work of Brené Brown. Gayle emphasises the connection between courage and confidence, stating that stepping into courage is necessary to feel confident. She discusses her background in retail and learning and development, highlighting the empowering and confidence-building experiences she had. Gayle also emphasises the value of new experiences and diverse perspectives in personal and professional growth. Gail shares her experience of working at Ann Summers and the decision to start her own coaching business. She discusses the importance of courage and authenticity in her journey. The conversation also touches on the different coaching styles and the evolution of Gayle's coaching approach over time. The hosts reflect on the challenges of encouraging change in clients and the value of embracing opportunities for learning. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about big pants. Takeaways -Stepping into courage is necessary to feel confident.-Learning and growth are essential for personal and professional development. -New experiences and diverse perspectives contribute to personal and professional growth. -An empowered and supportive environment can boost confidence. -Building a network of like-minded individuals can provide inspiration and motivation. Courage and authenticity are key in pursuing personal and professional growth. -Coaching styles can vary, and it's important to find a style that works for both the coach and the client. -Embracing change and seeing failures as opportunities for learning is crucial in business and personal development.-Encouraging clients to step out of their comfort zones and take action can lead to transformative experiences. -Having a supportive network and being open to learning from others can enhance personal and professional growth.