173. Why You Hate Being Put on the Spot - How to Stop The Panic And Stay Confident

from Confident At Work · host Anna Manning

Ever been put on the spot and felt that panic? Even experienced professionals can dread unexpected questions and issues which they havent been able to prepare for.In this episode, we unpack why being put on the spot feels so awful - and how it’s less about the moment itself and more about your confidence cycle.You’ll learn:Why your brain reacts with fight, flight, or freeze when surprised at workHow low-confidence cycles make you overthink, over-prepare, or shut downThe key mindset shift confident professionals use: trusting their overall competence, even when they don’t have all the answersPractical ways to shift your confidence cycle and stay calm, instead of panicIf you struggle with public speaking anxiety, being caught off guard at work, or fear of looking incompetent, this episode will give you tools to handle any unexpected moment with more confidence.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join: ⁠the ⁠Confident At Work Programme *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

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