Overcoming Fear

#444 The State of I’ve Got This and How To Get It

May 16, 2025

Want to unlock that confident feeling whenever life throws a challenge your way? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the powerful mindset of “I’ve Got This” – that extraordinary state where confidence and competence come together to help you tackle anything.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How to tap into unshakeable self-confidence using proven NLP anchoring techniques
The neuroscience behind creating emotional states you can access on demand
My personal journey with anchoring and how it’s transformed my approach to challenging situations
A practical, step-by-step process to create your own confidence anchor using just your thumb and little finger
Why specific, vivid memories are the secret to building powerful anchors that last

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#433 Unshakable Self-Confidence

February 28, 2025

Join me, Paul Clough, as I share my journey from being an introvert who stumbled over words in front of small groups to confidently speaking in front of hundreds. You’ll discover the transformative power of recognizing your competence and how it can lead to genuine self-confidence.

In this episode, we will cover:

The importance of understanding the messages behind unconfidence and how they serve a purpose.
How to change your emotional state and the impact it has on your physiology and behaviours.
Identifying counterexamples of when you felt confident and competent.
Practical exercises to anchor feelings of curiosity and learning.
Steps to rekindle your inner confidence and take small, manageable actions toward your goals.

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#425 Anxiety – Friend Or Foe

January 4, 2025

Now, you might think of anxiety as this annoying, persistent foe, always getting in the way of your calm. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if anxiety could actually be an ally—a messenger, even a bit of a guide? Stick with me, and I’ll show you how to stop running from anxiety and start working with it.

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#401 Changing I’m Not Good Enough to Yes I Am

July 27, 2024

In this enlightening episode, we explore why these negative feelings can actually be a protective mechanism and how you can transform them into feelings of safety, comfort, and self-worth.

In this episode, I’ll discuss:

The positive intention behind limiting beliefs.
How these beliefs develop and generalize over time.

You’ll learn:

Why your unconscious mind creates these beliefs to protect you.
How to reframe these beliefs to feel good enough and worthy.

Through a guided process, you’ll discover:

How to identify the emotions, behaviors, and beliefs you need to feel safe and confident.
A simple yet effective visualization exercise to reprogram your unconscious mind.

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#400 Remove Anxiety And Be Successful

July 20, 2024

In this episode, I’ll discuss:

A true story of my struggle with anxiety and how I overcame it.
The five keys to success and how they can help you.
How to act “as if” to change your physiology and psychology.

You’ll learn:

How to push away negative thoughts and visualize a successful outcome.
How to prepare mentally and physically for anxiety-inducing situations.
The importance of taking action and being flexible in your approach.

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