Speaking up and standing out

What does it really take to build confidence — not just on stage or in a meeting, but in life? 

In this episode, I sit down with Mishcon de Reya Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss to explore confidence from multiple angles: the impact of grief, the power of practice, honest conversations with his daughter, and the role of music and identity in how we show up in the world. Whether you're preparing for a job interview, pitching a client, or simply trying to feel more sure of yourself, this conversation blends personal insight with practical advice.

Key Takeaways

• Elliot’s view on confidence, with a focus on public speaking and the role of practice.
• Confidently presenting yourself or your business (even if 'personal brand' isn’t your thing) with actionable tips for interviews and pitches.
• Elliot’s journey with confidence, setbacks and advice to his younger self.
• Exploring the connection between music and confidence.
• Chatting with his young daughter about confidence and having an honest conversation about how confidence shaped his career choices.
• The impact of grief on confidence and how it shapes your outlook.
• The importance of effort and going for it. Practical tips for building confidence and how confidence follows action, not the other way around.

About Elliot

Elliot is a Partner and the Chief Brand Officer at Mission de Reya, with overall responsibility for brand, marketing, communications, client relationships, product development and new business.

He worked for Leo Burnett for 12 years, joining as a management trainee in London. Elliot ran local, international and global client business and was on the Management Board of the London Office. He also worked in Mumbai and Mexico City. Elliot became Managing Director of Leagas Delaney in 2005 and in four years he helped the business to grow by 40%. Until 2018 he was Chairman of Bee Midtown the business improvement district for three years, as well as Deputy Chairman and a Board member of the London Chamber of Commerce for several years. He was named one of 2023's Trendsetters and Trailblazers in a new report from Storians, B2B Marketing and RHR International, was selected in 2019 to be one of the 50 Leading Lights of Kindness and Leadership and was also the first non-lawyer to be named the FT's ten most innovative individuals in the legal industry.

Resources

• Elliot has presented Jazz Shapers since 2012 interviewing founders on Jazz FM and BA High Life.
• Elliot mentioned reading Question 7. by Richard Flanagan, (Penguin Random House) https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461145/question-7-by-flanagan-richard/9781529935479

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