Dahlia is joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, keynote speaker, author and founder of the idea that we need to F*ck being humble in our working lives.

Stefanie joins Dahlia to discuss why we are often far too modest and unassuming, expecting the hard work to 'do the work' for us rather than understanding the value that can come from valid self promotion.

Dahlia and Stefanie unpack why we hold ourselves back, when it is appropriate to be gracious and how to create a personal brand without the 'ick' factor.

Stefanie reflects on her personal style and what it means to be 'well dressed' on stage - which is a key part of how she prepares and gets in the headspace to do a great job.

Stefanie Sword Williams is an award-winning founder, TEDx speaker and author of F*ck Being Humble and Career Comedown. In 2018 she created a global mission, movement and training consultancy inspiring individuals to be unapologetically proud of their achievements and overcome the fear of self-promotion. Recognised as a leading voice on career and confidence, she helps reshape mindsets and corporate cultures. She has been named as Top 50 Workplace Leaders, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe, and recently won the ‘Future is Female’ LinkedIn award for her positive contributions and impact on the industry. Her talks have reached people in over 50 countries and Stef has spoken for global brands including Apple, Netflix, Unilever, Google, Nike, L’oreal, Adidas, Unilever, Microsoft, and The BBC. Her debut book ‘F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn't a dirty word’ has sold over 10,000 copies and she has also delivered a TEDx Talk on why the world needs to be a little less humble. She has built a loyal fanbase of over 200k followers online, and has been featured in Vogue, BBC World News, The Financial Times and Forbes. Stef’s support towards those who were unemployed during the pandemic led to her being invited to become a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and she continues to reinvest profits and time into community projects to help improve the lives of many.

Lisa is a Binge Eating and Body Confidence Specialist who knows exactly how it feels to be stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, restriction, and bingeing. Havinglived through it herself, she now helps others untangle their complicated relationship with food and their bodies. Lisa’s approach blends professional expertise with deep compassion, offering practical tools and freshperspectives. She’s passionate about showing people that food can be enjoyed freely and that confidence doesn’t come from the bathroom scales or your dresssize, but from self-acceptance and self trust.

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1.Mirror Tip: Practice a Neutral Focus

Next time you look in the mirror, resist the urge to zoom in on what you don’t like. Instead, pick one neutral thing to focus on — maybe the colour of your eyes, the curve of your shoulders, or the way light catches your hair.

Spend 30 seconds simply noticing it without judgment. The goal isn’t to love everything you see, but to break the habit of criticism and start seeing yourself with calm eyes rather than critical ones.

2. Notice the Language You Use About Yourself

Pay attention to the words and tone you use when you talk to or about yourself today.

When you catch a harsh or critical thought - ‘I look awful’, ‘I hate my legs…, pause and ask, ‘Would I speak to a friend like that’?

Then try to reframe it into something kinder and more realistic, such as:

‘My legs help me move through the day’.

‘My body is doing its best to support me’.

‘I don’t have to love everything I see to treat myself with respect’.

You’re not aiming for instant body love, just gentler, fairer language. Over time, that small shift can change how you feel in your own skin.

3. Daily Kindness Question

Each morning, ask yourself: ‘What’s one small act of care I can give my body today?’

It could be something simple like taking five deep breaths, choosing a nourishing meal, stepping outside for fresh air, or going to bed 20 minutes earlier.

Write your answer somewhere you’ll see it (your phone, planner, or mirror) and commit to doing it beforethe day ends.

These small, consistent acts of kindness are what rebuild trust with your body over time.

Dahlia is joined by Caroline Strawson, expert in understanding, identifying and recovering from trauma.

Dahlia and Caroline discuss what trauma is, how it is triggered and what it does to our nervous systems, our confidence and our mindset.

Caroline draws on her own traumatic experience of marrying a narcissist and shares how she recognised her situation and managed to break free and begin again.

Dahlia and Caroline discuss the stress of being stuck in what Caroline calls 'functional freeze' and how to build the confidence to move forward step by step.

Caroline Strawson is an award-winning Hay House Author, nervous system educator and

one of the world’s most influential voices in trauma informed healing and mental health. As

the founder of The Mental Wellbeing Company, the UK’s fastest-growing franchise, and

TIDAL – Trauma Informed Development And Learning, she is leading a national

movement to transform mental health in homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

With lived experience of domestic abuse, homelessness, debt and complex trauma,

Caroline rebuilt her life from rock bottom and has since dedicated her work to helping others

do the same. She is living proof that rock bottom can become a platform and that a

diagnosis, a label or a past chapter never has to define a person’s future.

Today, Caroline is a global educator, trainer and speaker, teaching that there are no bad

parts of us,, only nervous system responses and unhealed pain reducing shame on a

global scale..

She has personally trained thousands of practitioners, and is the creator and

lead educator of the world’s only Trauma Informed Coaching & Leadership Level 7

Qualification, delivered through her CMI Centre and accredited internationally.

She is trained in multiple therapeutic and coaching modalities including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Positive Psychology and Nervous System-based trauma therapies.

Caroline’s work reaches millions worldwide. She hosts a chart-topping podcast called No

Visible Bruises, with over 6 million downloads, her YouTube content has reached over 14

million views, and she has built a loyal and engaged community of over half a million

followers across her social platforms. Her expertise has been featured on national television

and in numerous publications, where she is frequently called upon as a trusted voice in

trauma, relationships and nervous system education.

Through TIDAL, Caroline and her team deliver trauma informed leadership and mental

health programmes into organisations, reducing burnout, absenteeism and emotional

fatigue and creating psychologically safe cultures where people feel seen, heard and

understood.

Caroline’s mission is driven by a simple but powerful belief that when people understand

their nervous system, they reclaim their choices. She is passionate about bringing compassion, science and humanity back into the way we view mental health, behaviour and emotional struggle reminding audiences everywhere that there is always a reason for how we feel and how we act, and that healing is critical for every nervous system.