CONFIDENCE CHANGES EVERYTHING.

We help leaders and teams build confidence, strengthen performance and unlock their potential.

“A room full of cynical journos and presenters could’ve been a tough gig!! Yet he had us all involved and completely hooked. ”

— Sarah Julian, BBC

TRUSTED BY

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  • Starbucks logo with a green mermaid and black text on a black background.
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WE HELP YOU

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    Lead with confidence

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    Communicate with impact

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    NAVIGATE YOUR CAREER

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    THRIVE THROUGH CHANGE

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    MASTER YOUR MINDSET

  • Two women in a modern office, one sitting on an orange couch and the other standing, looking at a laptop.

    BUILD INCLUSION AND BELONGING

  • DEVELOP HIGH-PERFOMING TEAMS

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    Strengthen resilience

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    BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

WHY CONFIDENCE MATTERS

Confidence influences how we lead, communicate, perform, innovate and navigate change. That's why it sits at the heart of everything we do.

Our work blends psychology, business insight and leadership experience, delivered in a practical, human way that makes learning stick.

We’re a collective of credentialed coaches, trainers and industry experts, combining academic rigour with real-world experience to create bold, practical development that works for your business.

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HOW WE DO IT

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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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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

    Coach & EDI Specialist

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    MILLY ELLIS

    VOICE COACH I PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT

    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

    Coach & Career 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

    COACH I STRENGTHS GURU

    Coach & Strengths Specialist

  • KELLY HINCH

    RADIO BROADCASTER & WELLNESS ADVOCATE

    Coach & Wellbeing Specialist

CLIENT 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

  • Thank you so much - it was an amazing day, as always! Everyone got so much out of it and I learn something new every time! 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

  • Thanks for a fantastic couple of days! We all came away thinking about ourselves and strengths as well as working with each other in a different way, and this will really help us moving forward! Looking forward to continuing to work with you!

    Charlotte Jefferson, Company Shop Group

  • What an engaging and motivating afternoon this was! I’ve heard colleagues using your insights and pearls of wisdom throughout the week which goes to show that your session landed exactly where we hoped it would!

    Hollie Waters, Nottingham College

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Boots

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BBC

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Center Parcs

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Company Shop Group

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Nottingham College

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Specsavers

LET’S CHAT

Let’s make good stuff happen. Tell us a bit about you and what you’re looking for - we’ll be in touch shortly. Reach us at info@confidencerising.com or call us on 0115 795 1401

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