Amy Dowden MBE
I'm delighted to be welcoming the fabulous Amy Dowden as the guest speaker on the Summer 2025 Authentic Empowerment Course.
Best known as a professional dancer on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, Amy is also a passionate advocate for raising awareness of Crohn’s disease and breast cancer.
Amy will join us virtually to share her personal journey with confidence and self-belief and take questions from the group.
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Confidence & Self-Belief For Life
Taught By
Adam Goodman-Smith, ACC
Author and ICF Accredited Coach
Format
In-Person
4 x 3-Hour Sessions
Max Group Size: 10
When
Fridays or Saturdays
09:30 - 12:30
Every Few Weeks
Where
The Lace Market Hotel
29 - 31 High Pavement
Nottingham
NG1 1HE
Upcoming Courses
Summer 2025
(Saturdays)
Session One: 08/06 (Sun)
Session Two: 21/06
Virtual Connect: 28/06 (09:30-10:30)
Session Three: 05/07
Session Four: 19/07
Guest Speaker
Amy Dowden MBE
Strictly Come Dancing
Autumn 2025
(Fridays)
Session One: 03/10
Session Two: 24/10
Session Three: 14/11
Session Four: 05/12
Guest Speaker
To Be Revealed
About the Course
This is a practical, uplifting course designed to help you feel more confident, believe in yourself and show up in life as the real you. Over four sessions, you'll be supported by a small, friendly group of up to ten people – in a space where you can feel seen, heard and safe to grow.
Together, we'll gently challenge the unhelpful beliefs that hold you back, help you make friends with your inner critic and build habits that support a strong, empowered version of you. You’ll explore your personal values and strengths, develop assertiveness and learn how to set (and keep) healthy boundaries in all areas of life.
Between sessions, you’ll get beautiful, practical resources and simple tasks to keep your momentum going. Plus, you’ll hear from inspiring guest speakers and learn some useful coaching skills along the way.
This course focuses on your future, not your past. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable – this is your space, at your pace. There’s no pressure to 'fix' anything – just an opportunity to reflect, grow and move forward with more confidence and clarity.
Who is the course for?
This course is for you if you want to:
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Put your own needs higher up the list
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Take time for yourself without the guilt
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Stop saying sorry when you’ve done nothing wrong
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Let go of feeling responsible for how others feel
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Set healthy boundaries and stick to them
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Protect your energy and peace of mind
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Speak up and feel heard
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Build real confidence and quiet that inner critic
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Get back in touch with what really matters to you
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Learn simple tools you’ll actually use in everyday life
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Be supported by a brilliant group of like-minded people
How much does it cost?
The first course (Summer 2025) is offered at an introductory rate of £250 per person (instalment options available).
This includes:
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8 weeks of learning
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12 hours of live in-person teaching
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Learning from an experienced ICF-accredited coach and author (me!)
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Activities to complete between sessions
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A beautiful notebook and pen to capture your learning
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A copy of my book 'The Way of The Diva'
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An exclusive Q&A with a special guest speaker
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Lots of tea, coffee and healthy snacks
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A certificate of completion and graduation gift
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A donation to Broxtowe Women's Project (Domestic Abuse Charity)
Proud to support Broxtowe Women's Project
I am the proud Ambassador for Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP), a small but ambitious charity that empowers and supports women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. The course fee includes a donation to support the running of the charity and fully funded places are offered to women surviving domestic abuse. More details about the charity can be found at www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk
Booking and payment info
To secure your place on the course, a deposit of £50 is required - a payment link will be emailed to you after booking. The remaining balance is due before the first session and can be made in instalments - get in touch to chat about what would work for you.
If you need to cancel for any reason, I completely understand - life happens. If you’re no longer able to attend, I’ll always do my best to offer a full refund or transfer your place to a future course, as long as I have enough notice.
If you have any questions about payment or need to chat about anything before booking, just get in touch - I’m happy to help.
Considering running this course in your organisation?
There's a version of the course designed specifically for workplace settings, with a focus on leadership, confidence and empowering teams. Drop me a message and let's chat.
Ready to apply?
If you’ve got what you need, just complete the form below to apply.
If you'd like to have a chat and see if the course feels right for you - book a friendly, no-pressure call using the link below or drop me an email at hello@theselfbeliefcoach.com
About Adam
Adam Goodman-Smith, also known as The Self-Belief Coach, is an ICF-accredited coach and self-help author specialising in confidence and career coaching. He delivers 1:1 coaching and corporate workshops on topics including Confidence & Self-Belief, Imposterism & Self-Sabotage, and Team Strengths. He also leads the Proud Leaders Programme™, supporting LGBTQ+ talent in organisations.
With over 10 years of experience in leadership development and coaching, Adam has designed and delivered programmes for organisations such as Boots, Channel 4, Specsavers, 200 Degrees Coffee, the NHS and The Prince’s Trust.
A regular guest on BBC Radio and TV, Adam shares practical coaching tips and exercises. His debut self-coaching book, The Way of The Diva: Your Guide to a Bolder, Braver, and More Confident You, is available at thewayofthediva.com, Amazon, and Waterstones.
Adam is an Ambassador for Broxtowe Women's Project, a Nottinghamshire domestic abuse charity, and White Ribbon UK, a national initiative engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.
This course is about transforming the way you see yourself – and discovering just how powerful
and capable you really are.
Let’s do this – together.
COACHING TESTIMONIAL
When I started my coaching with Adam I was trying to start my own business and adapt to life in a new state, I was in a bad place. I felt unmotivated, unsure of myself, and incapable of making the necessary moves to advance my professional life. After three sessions with him, I landed a new part-time job, gained confidence, and feel ready to take on any new challenges that come my way.
Claire, USA.
COACHING TESTIMONIAL
I was experiencing a great deal of anxiety at work and Adam brought so much insight, perspective and many tools to my toolkit. His warmth and compassionate approach quickly broke the ice and allowed us to get to the hard work of analysis and planning. I value the time we spent together and the progress he’s helped me make in my life. I wouldn't have this much courage to push forward with my career goals without his support. Adam, thank you so much for the personal and professional growth.
Ben, Canada.
COACHING TESTIMONIAL
Adam is a naturally inquisitive and curious coach who knows just the right question to ask that helps unblock your thinking. He has a warm, empathetic yet challenging style and intuitively creates an environment that helps you feel at ease, listened to and appreciated.
Paula, UK
COACHING TESTIMONIAL
Adam has a depth of experience and knowledge and the enviable ability to create safe spaces for clients to make progress. Three words to sum up his coaching: insight, energy, action.
Maria, UK