Give Me 10 Minutes to Help You Become Dangerously Confident | Maya Raichoora | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
In this eye-opening TEDx talk, Maya Raichoora exposes the hidden gap that holds most people back, the difference between confidence and self-confidence. As a leading mental fitness expert with eight years of experience working with elite athletes, CEOs, and high performers, Maya introduces us to "Alex" someone who walks into every room with energy and presence, receives compliments on how confident she seems, but leaves every conversation consumed by self-doubt. Sound familiar? Maya reveals a critical distinction most of us never consider: confidence is external. it rises with praise, success, and applause, and crashes when those disappear. Self-confidence is internal , a quiet, steady knowing that no matter what happens, you've got you. Without self-confidence, confidence is just a mask. With it, it becomes real. She shares three powerful steps to build unshakeable self-confidence: 1. Own your self-image : Stop outsourcing your identity to the world. Ask yourself every morning: who do I choose to be today? 2. Build self-trust : Get ruthlessly good at keeping the promises you make to yourself : no matter how small. Every broken promise erodes the foundation. Every kept one strengthens it. 3. Detach from outcomes : Stop tying your worth to wins and losses. Start celebrating effort, not just results. That's where lasting confidence compounds. Her message is deceptively simple but deeply transformative. We overcomplicate confidence. The real work isn't louder, bolder, or more visible. It's quieter, more intentional, and entirely yours. If you've ever been told "you're so confident" while quietly wondering if it's all an act. This talk will change how you see yourself. Maya Raichoora is the UK’s leading mental fitness and visualisation expert, dedicated to helping elite athletes, executives, and global brands think, feel, and perform like the top 1%. She made history as Nike’s first-ever Mental Fitness Trainer and has transformed thousands of lives worldwide through her pioneering approach. A renowned speaker, Maya is known for creating powerful, immersive experiences that leave audiences inspired and equipped with tools to reach their highest potential. She is also the author of Visualise, where she shares her groundbreaking methods for unlocking peak performance through the power of the mind. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
