Christian Baker

Christian Baker www.christianbaker.net Hypnotherapist & Performance Coach Helping Champions Excel and Grow in Sport,

03/06/2026

A lot of the camera confidence advice people repeat is actually keeping you stuck.

And here’s why.

You’ve probably heard it all before…

“Just be yourself.”
“Pretend the camera isn’t there.”
“Stop caring what people think.”
“Just do it more and it’ll get easier.”

And when you follow that advice… what usually happens?

You still overthink.
You still tense up.
You still avoid pressing record.
And you start thinking the problem is you.

But the advice isn’t wrong… it’s just incomplete.

Because it skips the most important part.

Your mind doesn’t change because you “decide” to be confident.

It changes because you train it with repetition and meaning.

If you keep telling yourself “don’t care what people think”…

But your nervous system still associates being seen with judgement…
Nothing shifts.

Here’s the real approach:

Stop trying to force confidence.

Start building familiarity.

Familiarity through repetition.
Familiarity through imperfect action.
Familiarity through showing your mind:
“Nothing bad happens when I press record.”

That’s what actually updates your confidence on camera.

Not motivation.
Not netter equipment. .
Not waiting to feel ready.

So, For the next 7 days, record 1 short video daily with zero pressure to post it.

Just train the repetition.

Because confidence isn’t a decision.

It’s a byproduct of evidence.

If this shifted something for you, follow for more camera confidence tips or DM me CAMERA
and I’ll send you my pre record checklist you can use before you next press record.

03/06/2026

Not Consistent On Video - Confidence Is Not The Problem

This is a controversial opinion - don’t get mad at me, but… confidence isn’t the reason you’re not showing up on video.

Most people think:

“I just need to feel more confident.”
“I’ll start when I’m ready.”

But after working with business owners and professionals for years…

That’s not what’s actually going on.

Because I’ve seen people who are:

Confident in meetings…
Confident speaking to clients…

Still freeze the moment the camera turns on.

Why?

Because it’s not confidence…

It’s what’s happening in your head in that moment.

The pressure.
The overthinking.
The self-awareness.

Your brain goes into threat mode.

And when that happens…

Even confident people hesitate.

That’s why you can know what to say…

but still not say it.

You don’t have to agree with me.

But I’d love to know where you sit on this…

Is it confidence - or is it other head noise that’s gets in your way?

Let me know it in the comments which is it for you?

02/06/2026

Most people destroy their confidence after recording.

The biggest improvement I ever made to my confidence on camera didn’t cost a penny.

Most people watch their videos back looking for reasons not to post them.

I stopped asking:
“What did I do badly?”

And started asking:
“What did I do well?”

Confidence grows where focus goes.

So, after your next video, write down 3 things you did well before looking for anything to improve.

Follow for more simple confidence tips like this.

02/06/2026

How to Stop Overthinking Videos (Just Do This)

Struggling to Show Up on Video? Do This

You’re only one mindset shift away from showing up more consistently on video.

Here’s what that one thing is.

You need to lower the bar.

Right now, you’re trying to create a perfect video every time.

And that’s the problem.

Because the higher the pressure…
the more you overthink.
the more you hesitate.
the less you actually post.

So do this instead:

Aim for a 6 or 7 out of 10 video

Not perfect.
Not overly polished.

Just Done.

Because done builds momentum.

And momentum builds confidence.

Get out of your own way and improve one video at a time!

01/06/2026

I’m going to share the one question I ask almost every client before we start working on their camera confidence.

Because their answer tells me more than any strategy, content plan or video audit ever could.

Most people think their problem is video.

They think they need better content.
More practice.
A better script.

But that’s rarely the real issue.

So I ask them one simple question:

“If you became completely confident on camera tomorrow… what would that allow you to do?”

And that’s when everything changes.

Some tell me they’d finally launch their programme.

Some would start showing up consistently.

Some would put themselves forward for bigger opportunities.

Others would finally stop hiding.

Because the real problem was never the camera.

The camera was just exposing a mindset block that was already there.

So, ask yourself that question right now.

“If I was completely confident on camera, what would it allow me to do?”

Because your answer will reveal what really matters to you.

And once you know that, pressing record becomes about a lot more than making videos for the sake it.

Drop your answer in the comments or DM me CAMERA if you’re ready to stop letting a
confidence block hold hold you and your business back.

01/06/2026

How to Build Confidence on Camera (3 Simple Habits)

If you’re still waiting to feel confident before doing more video this year…

You’re going to be waiting a long time.

Because confidence doesn’t come first.

You need to start these habits now.

Not next month.

Now.

Habit 1 - Commit to consistency

Pick your rhythm.

Daily. Weekly.

But stop dipping in and out.

Because every time you stop…

You reset your progress.

Confidence comes from reps, not thinking about it.

Habit 2 - Speak to one person

Right now, you’re probably trying to speak to “everyone.”

That’s what’s making it feel harder.

Instead, pick one person.

And talk to them.

That’s when you stop performing…
and start communicating.

Habit 3 - Reset your state

Before you hit record - pause.

Slow your breathing.
Drop your shoulders release the tension.

Decide how you want to show up:

Calm. Clear. Confident.

Because if your state is off…

Your message will be too.

Remember
Small habits.

Done consistently.

Create big results.

Or…

Keep waiting and still be in the same place 12 months from now.

So what’s it going to be?

Still waiting…

or starting today?

Let me know in the comments.

June is here! A new month.A fresh chapter.And another opportunity to decide what you want the next 30 days to stand for....
01/06/2026

June is here!

A new month.

A fresh chapter.

And another opportunity to decide what you want the next 30 days to stand for.

As of today, we’re 5/12 months through 2026.

Which means there are still 7 months ahead of you.

Plenty of time to make progress.
Plenty of time to create momentum.
Plenty of time to make changes.
Plenty of time to become the person you want to be.

But first…

Decide what you want.

Because most people drift through the month reacting to whatever lands in front of them.

The people who create meaningful progress usually do something different.

They choose a focus.

They commit.

Then they take action.

June gives you:

📅 30 days

⏰ 720 hours

⌛ 43,200 minutes

The question isn’t whether the time will pass.

It will.

The question is:

What will you do with it?

What’s one thing that, if you committed to it this month, would make the biggest positive difference to your life, business, health, mindset or visibility?

Maybe it’s:

🎥 Showing up on video

📚 Reading for 10 minutes a day

🚶 Walking daily

✍️ Creating content consistently

💪 Prioritising your health

📈 Growing your business

🧠 Improving your mindset

Choose your focus.

Commit to it.

Track it.

Build momentum.

Because small actions repeated consistently create extraordinary results over time.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

What’s your focus for June?

May Rewind & Review Before you rush into June…Pause for a moment and look back.Not just at what you achieved.But at who ...
31/05/2026

May Rewind & Review

Before you rush into June…
Pause for a moment and look back.

Not just at what you achieved.
But at who you became in the process.

Because progress isn’t built through perfection.
It’s built through consistency.

Some days you showed up fully.
Some days you only had 20%.
Some days felt messy, slow, frustrating or uncertain.

But you kept going.

And that matters.

One of my favourite concepts is:
CANI - Constant And Never-Ending Improvement.

Not:
❌ “Be perfect.”
❌ “Have it all figured out.”
❌ “Never miss a day.”

Just:
✅ Keep learning
✅ Keep adjusting
✅ Keep showing up
✅ Keep moving forward

Because real growth rarely looks perfect.

It looks like:
🟢 small steps
🟢 imperfect action
🟢 course correction
🟢 momentum built over time

That’s why I created this visual.

The fully green version?
That’s what people THINK consistency looks like.

But the second version?
That’s what consistency usually looks like.

Some full days.
Some partial days.
Some slower days.
Some better than others.

And that’s OK.

Progress over perfection.
Momentum over intensity.
Consistency over all-or-nothing thinking.

So before May comes to a close, ask yourself or journal the following;

What were you grateful for in May?
What did you enjoy the most?
What did you learn?
What progress did you make?
What habits or actions helped you most?
What do you want to take forward into June?

Small improvements repeated consistently change everything over time.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

And if June is the month you want to stop overthinking, build momentum and create more consistency in your mindset, habits or visibility… drop me a message and let’s chat.

29/05/2026

There are two types of business owners on camera.
Which one are you?

Here’s something I notice immediately when I speak to business owners…

They always fall into one of two categories.

The first type treats camera confidence like luck.

They hope it’ll magically improve with time.
Hope they’ll suddenly stop overthinking.
Hope they’ll wake up one day feeling naturally confident on video.

So they keep waiting.
Avoiding.
Starting and stopping.

And every awkward experience just reinforces the belief:
“Maybe I’m just not good on camera.”

But the second type sees it differently.

They understand camera confidence is like mind fitness.

You don’t leave fitness to chance.
You train it.

They work on updating the subconscious patterns, the overthinking, the fear of judgment, the pressure to be perfect.

Because knowing you “should” feel confident consciously…
Doesn’t automatically mean your nervous system agrees.

That’s why mindset matters.

So, Before your next video, stop trying to “be more confident.”

Instead ask:
“What thought or belief do I need to upgrade first?”

Because confidence on camera starts in the mind before it shows up on screen.

If you want to stop leaving your confidence to chance and start training it intentionally…

DM me the word CAMERA and I’ll send you a simple strategy to help you feel calmer and more comfortable on video.

29/05/2026

I messed up and I think talking about it might save you from doing the same thing.

For a long time… I avoided doing more video.

Not because I didn’t know what to say.

But because I thought it had to be better.

Better setup.
Better structure.
Better delivery.

So I’d overthink it.
Delay it.
Or not do it at all.

And the cost of that?

I stayed inconsistent.

I missed opportunities to share ideas that could’ve helped people.

And if I’m honest…

I held myself back more than anything else ever did.

Because it wasn’t a skill or knowledge problem.

It was what was going on in my head.

So, here’s what I’d do differently:

I’d start sooner.

Keep it simple.

And focus on helping one person - not trying to get it perfect.

Because looking back…

I’m glad it happened.

It showed me that confidence doesn’t come from thinking about it.

It comes from doing it.

If you’ve been holding back…

take this as your sign - don’t wait to be perfect, just press record, be consistent and improve as you go.

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