The Confidence Lab
A practical confidence workshop for women who want to become more comfortable speaking up, thinking on their feet and stepping outside their comfort zone.
18th July, My Place, Midleton
7pm – 9pm
What Happens At The Confidence Lab?
Practical exercises
Small group role plays
Real-world scenarios to practice
Non-scary speaking exercises
Guided activities
No therapy.
No coaching.
No lectures.
Why I Created The Confidence Lab
Confidence grows through practice, and practice feels safer when it’s playful.
What helped me wasn’t coaching, books, or being surrounded by highly confident people.
For most of my life, I struggled with confidence, despite spending many years in leadership roles and suffered every day.
What helped was finding safe spaces where people could practise.
Public speaking groups, improv sessions and workshops where making mistakes wasn’t a failure – it was part of the process. We used simple exercises, games and sometimes ridiculous scenarios to take the pressure off and make learning feel safer.
One of the biggest lessons I learned was that you don’t need to be surrounded by confident people to build confidence. Often, it helps more to be with people who are nervous, uncertain and learning too.
That’s what The Confidence Lab is designed to be.
A practical, supportive space where women can try things out, laugh, make mistakes, and gradually become more comfortable speaking up, thinking on their feet and stepping outside their comfort zone.
Practice. Not perfection.
FAQs
It is natural to feel unsure when deciding whether to sign up to a workshop like this. Here are the answers to some of the questions you might have.
Will I be forced to speak in front of everyone?
No. Participation is encouraged but the workshop is designed to be supportive and gradual.
What age group is it for?
All age groups. Confidence building is life long work.
Do I need to be confident to attend?.
No. In fact, this workshop is specifically for participants who struggle with confidence.
What should I bring?
Just Yourself.
Is this therapy or coaching?
No. The Confidence Lab is a practical workshop focused on confidence-building through experience and participation.
Why is it only for women?
Many women report feeling more comfortable learning, experimenting and making mistakes in a women-only setting.
Why Confidence Matters
The goal of The Confidence Lab isn’t to turn anyone into the loudest person in the room.
Life Skills
Confidence isn’t about public speaking.
It affects how we show up at work, in relationships, socially, and in everyday situations.
A lack of confidence can stop us from speaking up in meetings, expressing our opinions, trying new things, setting boundaries, meeting new people, applying for opportunities, or taking the next step in our lives.his is the 1st benefit description, explaining its value and importance while highlighting how it positively impacts users and enhances overall experience.
Widening Your Horizon
These workshops help people become a little more comfortable speaking up, taking part, handling uncertainty and doing things they might otherwise avoid.
Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with.
It’s something you build through practice.
Play helps Learning
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that people often learn best when they’re relaxed enough to experiment. That’s why The Confidence Lab includes practical exercises, role-play and a sense of playfulness. When we’re laughing, learning and trying things out together, the pressure comes down and confidence has room to grow.
THURSDAY 18TH JUNE, 2026 7pm to 9pm
My Place Midleton
Mill Road, Midleton, Co. Cork
More information: 085 1788 115