Claim Your Confidence With Gabby Bernstein
On a crisp autumnal evening in Sydney, Florence Guild welcomed internationally renowned speaker, spiritual teacher, and New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein to Work Club 8 Chifley Square.
Members and guests gathered for a deeply moving conversation centred on Gabby’s newest book, Self Help, which explores the often misunderstood concept of confidence and how to cultivate it from within. As the sun set beyond the city skyline, the Club Lounge transformed into a space of calm reflection, collective presence, and honest self-inquiry.
Gabby’s talk unpacked the idea that confidence is not found in perfection, performance, or power — but in stillness.
She offered a refreshing perspective: true confidence is a “quiet knowing”, a gentle calm rooted in self-trust and emotional resilience.
Drawing from her own personal journey, Gabby spoke candidly about her experience with childhood trauma, and how for many years it fuelled a surface-level confidence that was more about survival than strength. It was only through inner healing, including the practice of Internal Family Systems therapy, that she discovered how to lead from a place of genuine presence and wholeness.
Throughout the evening, Gabby guided members through a series of meditative exercises and shared practical, grounded tools to help reconnect with their authentic selves.
These were not abstract theories but deeply applicable insights — designed to be taken off the page and into real life. From recognising internal narratives to gently reparenting wounded parts of the self, each tool offered a pathway back to inner alignment. Attendees were engaged, thoughtful, and visibly moved, with many lingering long after the session ended to reflect, connect, and share their takeaways.
This event captured the spirit of Florence Guild — bringing together curious minds and open hearts to engage in meaningful conversation and personal growth. Gabby’s presence, authenticity, and wisdom left an indelible impression, reminding us that self-leadership begins with self-compassion.