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Author of Conditioning Kills Confidence

A book about breaking free from the past, rebuilding confidence, and leading with courage.

About the Book

We all carry the weight of conditioning — the voices, expectations, and experiences that shaped us. But too often, those voices turn into self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of failure, and the relentless feeling of not being “enough.”

 

In Conditioning Kills Confidence, I explore the hidden forces that hold us back and introduce the “Characters of Conditioning and Characters of Confidence” — the inner archetypes that can sabotage or strengthen us.

 

This is not just a book about confidence. It’s a guide to unconditioning: breaking free from what no longer serves you, and building the courage to live and lead as your authentic self.

Cover of the book “Conditioning Kills Confidence” by Yvonne Matzk, exploring how to overcome self-doubt and unlock confidence

What Readers Will Discover

 

•How childhood conditioning influences confidence in adulthood.

 

•The “Characters of Confiditioning” — from the Perfectionist to the Protector— and how to recognise them.

 

•Practical strategies to reframe self-doubt into self-belief.

 

•Why courage matters more than certainty in leadership and life.

 

 

Who This Book is For

 

•Leaders who want to inspire with authenticity, not authority.

 

•Professionals navigating career change, challenges, or imposter syndrome.

 

•Anyone ready to let go of past conditioning and step into their potential.

This book is excellent.  The evidence presented in it is well-contextualised and easily translatable.

Jamil Qureshi - TED-X and World Recognised Speaker, Performance Coach and Author of the Mind Coach

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. Start your journey now.

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