How to Change Your Personality to Make Yourself More Confident | Dr. Shadé Zahrai

Today, we break down the science of confidence, why self-doubt isn’t always the enemy, and how understanding your specific doubt pattern can unlock lasting self-trust, without becoming someone you’re not. In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Shadé Zahrai, behavioural researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and one of the leading voices on confidence, self-image, and self-doubt. This is not about hype or surface-level confidence. It’s about rewiring how you see yourself. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why confidence is trainable, not fixed The role self-doubt actually plays in growth and performance The 4 Self-Doubt Types and how they show up in behaviour How to diagnose your own self-doubt profile (including mine, live) The everyday habit that quietly erodes confidence How posture, environment, and physicality shape self-belief How to tell the difference between useful self-doubt and self-sabotage Why your self-image is the blueprint for your entire life Practical tools to build confidence in real time How to set boundaries with negative people without losing yourself When you change how you see yourself, your behaviour follows. Confidence isn’t something you chase, it’s something you build. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram -   / shadezahrai   Link to free quiz on line: https://www.shadezahrai.com/doubtprofile Links to BIG TRUST: https://www.shadezahrai.com/bigtrust TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction / Background (12:06) What is the role of self doubt? (17:26) Self Doubt Profiles (25:48) Diagnosing Erika’s doubt profile (30:22) Tools for improving self doubt (47:49) This everyday habit is ruining your confidence (53:28) Do you need to change your environment to achieve? (57:53) Setting boundaries for loved ones who are negative BINGE by playlist themes: 💌 Mindset:    • Mindset Podcasts   💌 Time Management & Productivity:    • Time Management & Productivity Podcasts   💌 Confidence:    • Confidence Podcasts   💌 Health & Fitness:    • Playlist   WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 My personal IG -   / erikadpelle   ⭐ Substack - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.subst... RESOURCES ▶︎ My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop:    • How to ACTUALLY Have Work Life Balance in ...   ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon: https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge: https://bit.ly/46CoiqR ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book: https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram -   / thebalancetheorypodcast   📱Tiktok -   / thebalancetheorypodcast   🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!