Episode #664 How to Rewire Your Mindset for Success, Confidence, and Peak Performance — Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
“It doesn’t matter what happens. What matters is the story in our head.”
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, CSP (Confidence Expert, Founder of THINK Yourself Academy)
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Learn how to calm your brain fast, rebuild confidence, and silence imposter syndrome under pressure.
Episode Summary
In this conversation, Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas breaks down confidence as a trainable skill, especially when life gets loud and stressful. We talk about how the brain reacts under pressure, why “fake it till you make it” can backfire when you do not believe the script, and how to reframe your internal story so you can respond with clarity instead of panic. Nathalie also shares practical tools like using curiosity to exit emotional loops, a simple two-step method to bridge the gap between reality and affirmations, and her SCOWL framework for the five common “imposter” types.
Key Takeaways
Confidence is not the absence of stress, it is having tools when stress shows up.
Curiosity is a power move. It helps you exit the emotional loop and become resourceful again.
Affirmations only work when you believe them. Bridge the gap first, then the new story sticks.
Imposter syndrome has “types.” Naming your pattern helps you stop obeying it.
Guest Bio
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, CSP is a bilingual confidence expert and performance strategist, and the Founder and CEO of THINK Yourself Academy. She is the author of 18 books (including multiple #1 bestsellers) and is known for neuroscience-based keynotes and coaching that help leaders perform under pressure. Nathalie has also been recognized with awards including Peter Legge Philanthropist of the Year (2024) and is serving as 2026 President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).
Additional Resources
Blog Post: How Curiosity Builds Confidence When Life Gets Hard
Curiosity helps you stay open, reduce judgment, and find your next best move under pressure.
Special Offers
Free resource: “22 Questions” download
Books: Nathalie’s THINK Yourself book series
Personal Insights
What hit me most was Nathalie’s reminder that pressure does not “create” who we are, it reveals what we have practiced. I also loved the idea of using curiosity as a quick reset, because it keeps you open instead of judgmental. That is the kind of mindset shift that supports audacity in real life, not just in highlight-reel moments.
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