personal growth

#433 Unshakable Self-Confidence

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.

Read More

#417 How To Be A Hero

Be Your Own Hero – A Journey to Self-Discovery Unplugging Personal Development, Finding the Real You Hey there, Cloughie here! In today’s episode of *Personal Development Unplugged*, we’re breaking free from the usual self-improvement treadmill to explore something more authentic. Have you ever felt lost in the quest to become “the best version of yourself”?…

Read More

#415 My Real Life Metaphor To See The World Clearly

Here’s the thing: personal growth isn’t selfish. It’s not about being self-centered; it’s about being self-aware. It’s about becoming the best version of you—not just for you, but for the people around you. Imagine this: when you see the world more clearly, you’re able to show up as your true self—the real you—and that’s a gift to everyone.

Read More

FMQ 467 Let’s Turn On Our Sensor

We’re going to explore how activating your kindness sensor can ripple out to create real, meaningful change. Not just for you, but for those around you too. Here’s what we’ll cover:

How a single act of kindness can shift your mood, energy, and the lives of others.
The idea of “paying it forward” and why kindness, like a ripple, spreads far beyond the initial act.
The surprising power of acknowledging kindness in others—sometimes that’s all it takes to brighten someone’s day.

Read More

#410 Learning From Our Life Stories – Part 1

By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to revisit your own life stories and aha moments, using them as powerful tools for personal development. Ready to dive in?

Read More

#407 I’m Invisible and Not Heard – The Antidote

Be Seen, Be Heard: Overcoming Invisibility

Ever felt invisible, overlooked, or unheard? This episode is your antidote. Discover how to break free from the feelings of invisibility and be noticed for who you truly are. I’ll dive deep into the power of self-awareness and the importance of recognizing your own value.

Read More

FMQ 265 Stop – it’s time to grow

There’s so many metaphors using gardening to have you grow, plant your seeds and nurture etc. etc. and this isn’t one of them.

Read More
 [podcast src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10968554/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/2810ef/" width="100%" height="90" scrolling="no" class="podcast-class" frameborder="0" placement="bottom" use_download_link="use_download_link" download_link_text="Download this episode here" primary_content_url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/personaldevelomentunplugged/FMQ_265__Stop_-_its_time_to_grow.mp3" theme="custom" custom_color="2810ef" libsyn_item_id="10968554" /]