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BUILDING CONFIDENT LEADERS and high-performing teams.

how we roll

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    1:1 & Group coaching

    Tailored coaching that supports growth, self-awareness and performance.

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    WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS

    Dynamic, impactful sessions from an hour to a day that inspire action and change.

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    DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

    Structured learning for lasting personal and professional growth.

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    TEAM DEVELOPMENT

    Transform how teams connect, communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success.

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    CONSULTING

    Strategic, people-centred insight to strengthen leadership, culture and performance.

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    WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT

    Empowering women to lead with confidence and authenticity.

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    ASSESSMENTS

    Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), Insights Discovery, Belbin Team Inventory®, Strengthscope®, Hogan, EQ-i, 180 & 360 Feedback.

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Our
MISSION

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At Confidence Rising, we believe that when people strengthen their self-confidence, everything rises with it: leadership confidence, career confidence, on-the-job confidence and even coaching confidence.

Through leadership and personal development, we build the skills that drive better performance, stronger relationships and sustainable change. We bring our unique blend of psychology, business and leadership experience, along with a practical approach, to make learning stick.

We’re a collective of credentialed coaches, trainers and industry experts with deep roots in leadership, psychology and people development. Together, we blend academic rigour with real-world experience to create learning that sticks - bold, practical and refreshingly human.

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Meet the Team

  • Adam Goodman-Smith. A man with glasses and light brown hair sitting at a wooden table, smiling, with a window and wooden wall behind him.

    ADAM GOODMAN-SMITH PCC

    ICF COACH I AUTHOR I SPEAKER

    Founder & Lead Coach

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    PROF VERONICA PICKERING HAC

    HM LORD-LIEUTENANT OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

    Associate Coach & EDI Specialist

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    MILLY ELLIS

    VOICE COACH I PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT

    Associate Coach & Voice Specialist

  • Louise Goforth. A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling, wearing a blue button-up shirt with her arms crossed in front of a plain, light background.

    LOUISE GOFORTH FCIPD FLPI

    HR CONSULTANT I CAREER COACH

    Associate Coach & Career Specialist

  • Kelly Hinch. Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling, wearing a black t-shirt with a colorful lightning bolt design, against a vibrant purple and pink abstract background.

    KELLY HINCH

    BBC RADIO HOST I WELLNESS EXPERT

    Associate Coach & Wellbeing Specialist

  • Maria Salkeld. A woman with short, light brown hair and bangs, smiling, wearing a white shirt, beige knit vest, and gold chain necklace, standing in a room with a large clock and a mirror behind her.

    MARIA SALKELD

    STRENGTHS GURU I POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT

    Associate Coach & Strengths Specialist

TRUSTED BY

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FEEL THE LOVE

  • This was a really good session from Adam. A room full of cynical journos and presenters could’ve been a tough gig!! Yet he had us all involved and completely hooked. Thanks Adam

    Sarah Julian, BBC

  • It was an absolute pleasure having you with us. You once again created such a thought-provoking session that was also so safe and powerful. Thanks for being you - a true legend.

    Zoe Stebbings, Specsavers

  • It was an amazing day. Thank you for bringing your warmth and wisdom to the programme.

    Emily Davies, Boots

  • Adam’s warmth and supportive style make every session feel safe and empowering. I can’t recommend him enough - he’s my go-to for a confidence boost!

    Jennifer Manning, Starbucks

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Our Programmes

  • A practical, energising programme designed to help your people show up with more self-belief, authenticity and impact.

    We cut through the noise, challenge unhelpful patterns and build confidence that actually sticks - so your teams communicate better, collaborate and perform at their best.

    Get in touch at info@confidencerising.com

  • Empowering women to lead with confidence and authenticity.

    This programme gives women the space, tools and support to grow their confidence, strengthen their voice and lead in a way that feels true to them.

    We focus on practical skills that challenge unhelpful beliefs, quiet the inner critic, strengthen voice and build authentic leadership presence.

    Get in touch at info@confidencerising.com

  • This programme equips leaders with the practical tools and management essentials they need to handle real-world leadership with confidence. We combine this with mindset work that develops the behaviours build trust, influence and impact.

    Leaders leave with clear, usable tools they can put into practice straight away, and the confidence to show up as capable, authentic leaders from the very start.

    Get in touch at info@thecentreforself.com

  • Enabling LGBTQ+ Talent in Organisations

    A bold, strengths-based leadership programme for LGBTQ+ talent and allies. Proud Leaders creates a safe, vibrant space to explore identity, influence and leadership presence while building confidence, community and visibility.

    When people feel safe, seen and celebrated, they lead at their highest level.

    Get in touch at info@confidencerising.com

  • A refreshingly real approach to inclusion that goes beyond slide decks and buzzwords. We focus on practical behaviours, mindset shifts and courageous conversations that create psychological safety and high-performing, human workplaces.

    Inclusion isn’t a policy - it’s a choice people make every day.

    Get in touch at info@confidencerising.com

  • Confidence & Self-Belief for Coaches - ICF CCE Accredited (10 CCE Units)

    A short, punchy and practical course for early-career, developing or returning coaches who want to build confidence and self-belief in their professional coaching practice.

    ​Because we work with mindset, labels and limiting beliefs - it's assumed that we have it all figured out. But the truth is…nobody is immune to the inner critic. Nobody is immune to self-doubt.

    This course addresses the psychological barriers that often hold coaches back, including imposterism, self-sabotage, avoidance and fear. Through group discussions, reflective exercises and peer coaching, coaches build the internal foundations to coach with confidence.

    They also benefit from learning alongside other coaches who are grappling with the same challenges.

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    Get in touch at info@confidencerising.com

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OUR WORKSHOPS

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    CONFIDENCE & SELF-BELIEF

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    COACHING & MENTORING

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    LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

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    VOICE & IMPACT

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    PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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    CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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    MINDSET & SELF-AWARENESS

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    EQUITY & INCLUSION

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    HEALTH & WELLBEING

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