Why One Piece of Feedback Can Destroy An Actors Confidence

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Have you ever received a piece of feedback that stayed with you for years?

The kind that makes you question your talent, your ability, or whether you belong in the industry at all?

In this week's episode, I'm sharing one of the most painful moments from my own acting training and the surprising lesson it taught me about confidence, criticism, rejection and growth.

Because here's the truth.

As actors, feedback doesn't just land on our work.

It often lands on our identity.

Whether it comes from a teacher, director, casting director, agent, reviewer, family member or a stranger online, one comment can sometimes carry more weight than it deserves.

So how do you stop a piece of criticism from destroying your confidence?

How do you know when feedback is worth listening to?

And how do you keep moving forward when somebody's words have knocked the wind out of your sails?

In this episode, we'll explore the relationship between feedback and self worth, why rejection can feel so personal for actors, and how to build the kind of confidence that isn't dependent on somebody else's opinion.

If you've ever struggled with audition rejection, acting confidence, self doubt, criticism or fear of not being good enough, this conversation is for you.

Because confidence isn't built by never receiving difficult feedback.

It's built by learning what deserves your attention and what doesn't.

Grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's talk about something every actor faces but few people discuss honestly.