From Self-Doubt to Speaking Up: The Confidence Shift You Need| Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many people struggle to speak up—even when they know they have something valuable to say?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard, speaker, researcher, Authentic Leadership coach, and co-author of The Authentic Leadership Playbook, to talk about the hidden beliefs that keep people stuck in self-doubt.We dive into how childhood experiences shape confidence, why many people feel unheard in relationships and the workplace, and how those limiting patterns can follow us for years without us realizing it.Dr. Elizabeth shares practical strategies to help you build confidence, speak up in difficult situations, and stop playing small—including her powerful “power pose” technique that helps you prepare for hard conversations.We also discuss:• How to break limiting beliefs• Why confidence is built through action• The importance of celebrating small wins• Overcoming people-pleasing habits• Burnout, self-worth, and personal growth• How to lead yourself before leading othersIf you've ever struggled with confidence, speaking up, or feeling like your voice doesn’t matter—this episode will give you practical tools to start changing that today.Listen now and start owning your voice.Support the show🎙️ About the Podcast From Drift to Direction is a personal development podcast hosted by Coach Petar, helping you build clarity, self-discipline, confidence, and purpose through practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life experiences. New episodes every week.