Charlie Whyman

In the fast-paced, competitive world of tech, fear can quietly keep us stuck—whether itʼs holding back from asking for a promotion, not speaking up in important meetings, or hesitating to pursue that next big career step. Weʼre often told we just need more confidence, but what if confidence isnʼt the solution? This talk challenges the myth of confidence and shifts the focus to courage—the real key to moving forward. Courage is about taking action despite fear and uncertainty, and itʼs what helps you get unstuck, dream bigger, and go after what you truly want in your career. Key Takeaways: The Confidence Myth - Why confidence isnʼt the missing piece weʼve been led to believe and why courage is more essential to overcoming fear. - Understanding and Recognising Fear - How fear shows up—whether itʼs fear of failure, rejection, or judgement —and how it holds you back from achieving more. - Courage vs. Confidence - Why courage is about daring to act despite fear, while confidence often comes after youʼve taken the first step

How long does it take for those niggly fears and destructive thoughts around self doubt to sink in after youʼve set a goal or decided to do something? How often do you find yourself in a negative train of thought which leaves you stuck or doing nothing? Are you the sort of person that has lofty goals and aspirations but youʼre sick of people telling you that your thoughts will just go away or that you just have to ‘feel the fear and do it anywayʼ? What if thereʼs another way to help you manage these thoughts and fears and learn ways to reduce their power whilst doing the things you need to do to work towards your goals? This talk is aimed at anyone that wants to achieve big things but keeps finding themselves keep getting stuck in pursuit of their goals or totally paralysed and canʼt get going again. Key Takeaways: - Discover how to ReThink challenges that keep you stuck to explore new opportunities - Learn skills to ReFrame negative thinking in positive thinking that inspires action - Understand what to do to ReTrain your brain to manage the fears and self doubt that crop up so that they donʼt keep you stuck for long

In leadership, business, and life, we often hear that confidence is the key to success. But what if confidence isnʼt something you need to wait for? What if success is built by taking courageous steps forward, even when fear or doubt try to hold you back? Courage in Motion explores how embracing courage, reframing failure, and designing simple systems can unlock hidden potential, reduce mental fatigue, and create momentum for achieving your biggest goals. This talk empowers female leaders and entrepreneurs to redefine success on their terms, approach challenges with curiosity, and find innovative ways to move past "no" and into action. Key Takeaways: - The Confidence Within - Confidence isnʼt something you lack—itʼs something you unlock. Discover how courage allows you to tap into the confidence already inside you. - Reframing Failure - Learn why failure is an essential part of growth and how reframing it as a learning opportunity will fuel your long-term success. - Courage Over Perfection - Explore how courage isnʼt about knowing the answers but about being willing to ask questions, seek solutions, and take the first step. - Systems for Success - Understand how creating simple systems and processes can free up mental energy, helping you focus on the work you love and the goals that matter most. - Owning Your Uniqueness - Embrace your "weirdness" and use it to innovate, solve problems differently, and lead authentically. This talk will leave you inspired to take courageous steps, reframe how you view obstacles, and implement systems that set you up for sustainable success—all while staying true to your unique leadership style.

Youʼre a business leader and you have a responsibility to bring in sales and get your marketing working - but youʼre overwhelmed and you keep putting off these activities because they arenʼt fun and you donʼt think you know what youʼre doing. Youʼre frustrated because you know you need to do this stuff but thereʼs more interesting and important things to do with your time. Things need to change but how? In this session youʼll discover: - Why you find sales and marketing so overwhelming and what to do about it - Tips on how to make sales and marketing fun for YOU so that you actually do it - and it works! - How to avoid wasting money on agencies, freelancers and consultants and how to get results from them instead Key Takeaways: - A simple 3-step process to help you get unstuck and moving forwards - A different way of thinking about sales and marketing that will make it feel fun instead of a burden This talk will give you practical tools and takeaways to focus on commercial activities that will actually help your business grow without you feeling icky or like youʼre wasting time.