​One morning, I stood on a train platform, paralyzed by fear. I couldn't bring myself to get on the train. I felt like people were watching, judging me, and in that moment, I thought, “I just can’t do this anymore.” I was trapped. Trapped in a life I didn’t want. Trapped in my head. But in that moment, I realized something, I had a choice. I could either continue letting life control me, or I could fight to change it.

 

I chose to fight.

 

It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t quick. The journey was slow, filled with doubt, uncertainty, and second-guessing myself. But with every step forward, something amazing happened: I began to feel hope, something I hadn’t felt in a long time.

 

I dove into personal development; books, videos, events and I immersed myself in learning everything I could about the people who seemed to exude confidence. I studied their mindset, their energy, the way they carried themselves, the way they spoke, and how they navigated life. And piece by piece, I started to apply what I was learning. Not all at once, but one small step at a time. And as I did, I began to shed the fear, the doubt, the limitations. I began to build the confidence I had only dreamed about.

 

Then one day, while still in my corporate job, I had a conversation with a friend who had just come back from India. We were sitting together, and she showed me a £20 note, and said, “We spend so much of our lives working for money when there’s a whole world out there waiting for us to explore.” That conversation hit me like a lightning bolt.

 

My life looked great on paper, I had more money each month than I knew what to do with, I was working for a big banking corporation, I was 'successful' but inside, I felt hollow. I knew it was time to make a change. So, within two weeks, I handed in my notice, booked a one-way ticket to China, and decided to teach English.

 

You should’ve seen the look on my friend's face when I told her!

 

China was nothing short of life-changing. It wasn’t just a challenge, it was a “What am I doing?” moment that forced me to confront everything I’d learned about myself. I wasn’t just teaching English, I was teaching myself about my potential. I had no idea what I was doing, but it ended up being one of the most transformative experiences of my life.

 

The real turning point came one afternoon when I was teaching a group of older students. A 14-year-old girl, Martha, came up to me, tears streaming down her face. She said, “Laoshi! No one likes me. I’m fat. I don’t love myself. Can you teach me how to be beautiful?” In that moment, I felt her pain deeply. And I knew that I had to help her. I didn’t have all the answers, but I had one thing that mattered: everything I had learned about building my own confidence.

 

So, I started teaching Martha and the others the same tools and techniques that had transformed my life. The crazy part was, there was still a language barrier. I could teach them the words like ‘confidence,’ but the real transformation wasn’t in the words, it was in the experience.

 

Every Friday, I would set aside time to help them with their confidence and self-love. It wasn’t just about teaching English anymore, it was about something much deeper. By the end of our time together, Martha walked into the classroom with her head held high, a hand on her hip, and declared, “Laoshi, I’m beautiful. I’m confident. I love myself!”

 

She had transformed right before my eyes. And in that moment, I realized something profound: Confidence isn’t just something you teach, it’s something you embody. It’s something you feel. Something an audience needs to experience.

 

And here's the game-changer: Public speaking is the same. It’s not about the words. It's about the energy behind them. It’s about the connection, the presence, the engagement. It's not about talking at people, it’s about letting them feel the change.

 

When I returned to the UK, I couldn’t go back to the life I was living. I launched my first business Complete Confidence Makeover to help women break through their self-doubt, build unshakable confidence, and embrace their true potential. But every time I stood up to speak, a voice in my head whispered, “Who am I to do this? Why would anyone listen to me?”

 

Then, I was invited to speak for a charity called The Inspiring Leadership Foundation for International Women’s Day. I was terrified, but I did it. And that’s when it hit me: This is what I was meant to do. I was meant to help others break through their fears, find their voice, and step into their leadership.

 

From there, I went on to create the The Inspiring Futures Academy with the charity, a global leadership academy for vulnerable and disadvantaged women and girls. Over 700 workshops later, I’ve learned one thing for sure: Confidence is crucial, but it’s not enough. To be truly unstoppable, you must lead yourself. You must communicate your ideas with confidence, break through your fears, and step into your leadership potential.

 

After delivering over 700 workshops and talks around the world to audiences of over 1000+ , and refining my own skills by working with speakers in the academy, I realized something crucial, there’s a massive gap in traditional public speaking training. The programs I experienced were too rigid, too corporate, and overly focused on what’s considered "proper" rather than what actually works. That’s when I made a bold decision to break the mold. I created The Public Speaking Game—an approach that fuses education with entertainment. I wanted to transform public speaking into something people actually enjoy learning. It’s not just about delivering information; it’s about creating an experience that’s engaging, impactful, and full of energy, something that leaves both the speaker and the audience completely transformed.

 

Now, my mission is clear: to help you break through your fears, find your voice, and step into your leadership potential. Whether I’m running corporate empowerment days, helping aspiring leaders, or teaching public speaking, my goal is always the same: to help you become the leader you were always meant to be.

 

The world doesn’t need more people waiting for permission. 

 

The world needs people who are ready to lead with confidence, authenticity, and power.

 

If you’re ready to stop holding back and start leading with purpose, I’m here to help you every step of the way.

 

Let’s do this—together.