Episode 79: Courage, Confidence & the Joy of Being Fully Expressed with Jordana Borensztajn

Have you ever felt the urge to fully express yourself - but held back because of fear, judgement, or worrying about how you might be perceived? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the extraordinary Jordana Borensztajn - global speaker, TEDx presenter, public speaking coach, corporate humourist, author, and Australia’s only female magician and mentalist in the corporate world. This is one of those conversations that leaves you smiling, energised, and just a little braver than before. With more than 20 years on stage, Jordana brings an infectious sense of joy, confidence and presence to everything she does. She’s worked with everyone from multi-millionaires and sports stars to global corporate leaders - helping people find their voice, step into confidence, and express themselves more fully. In this episode, we explore courage not as something you “have” or “don’t have”, but as something you build through play, curiosity and self-trust. Jordana shares how comedy can free us from judgement, how magic and mentalism invite wonder and presence, and why confidence grows when we allow ourselves to be seen - imperfectly and authentically. I loved this conversation because Jordana’s multi-passionate path resonates deeply with me. Her ability to weave together speaking, humour, magic and coaching mirrors my own experience balancing coaching, podcasting and sound healing - trusting that all parts of us are allowed to coexist and be expressed. If you’re craving more lightness, confidence, and permission to show up as your whole self, this episode will leave you uplifted and inspired. Key Episode Takeaways: Why embracing fear - rather than avoiding it - is key to building confidence How comedy creates freedom from judgement and self-criticism The power of play, presence and wonder in helping us feel more alive Why being fully expressed is essential to confidence, connection and joy About the Guest: Jordana Borensztajn is a global speaker, TEDx presenter, event MC, corporate humourist, public speaking coach, author - and Australia’s only female corporate magician and mentalist. With more than 20 years of experience on stage, Jordana is renowned for lighting up rooms with high energy, deep insight and unstoppable laughter. She has presented at conferences and events across Australia, Japan, the United States, New Zealand, Fiji and the UK, and is known for creating unforgettable, highly personalised experiences through humour, storytelling and awe-inspiring moments of wonder. A former journalist and stand-up comedian, Jordana is also a world-leading public speaking trainer who has coached multi-millionaires, sports stars and celebrities. Her mission is simple: to educate with joy, help people feel more confident, and transform audiences from the inside out. She is also the author of four books, including her most recent, The Little Book of Influence. Show Resources: Follow Jordana on Instagram - HERE Check out Jordana's website - HERE Learn More About The Little Book of Influence - HERE Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE Learn More About Emma's Become the Butterfly Coaching Program - HERE Book a FREE Discovery Calle with Emma - HERE If you loved this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram Stories and tag @emmalagerlow and @jordanaborensztajn so we can keep spreading the joy. Yours in Confidence, Emma. X.