126. When Pressure Backfires: The Confidence Killer You Didn’t See Coming

Sign up to join our free training: Grow Your Confidence In 2025 In this episode of Confident at Work, we’re uncovering why putting too much pressure on yourself may be holding you back from building lasting, authentic confidence. If you’ve ever felt stressed, panicked, or overwhelmed while trying to speak up in meetings, present flawlessly, or handle senior colleagues with ease, this episode is for you. Discover why pressure creates fear and worry instead of the clarity and calm you need, and learn practical strategies to take the pressure off. What You’ll Learn: How putting the pressure on yourself sabotages your confidence How to create a lower-stakes mindset Practical tips for speaking up, presenting, and interacting with senior people - without the stress. Press play to start your journey toward a calmer, more confident 2025. ⁠Sign up to join our free training: Grow Your Confidence In 2025⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic