179. Want More Confidence at Work? Be Willing to Fail

Are you struggling with confidence at work, even though you’re capable and skilled? The real challenge isn’t ability - it’s often the fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged.In this episode of The Confident at Work Podcast, we explore a powerful shift that transforms workplace confidence: being willing to fail. When we stop focusing on trying to avoiding embarrassment, rejection, and mistakes, fear loses its grip - and confidence naturally grows.We discuss how this mindset connects to:Overcoming perfectionism and impostor syndrome at workSpeaking up in meetings and sharing ideas without fearByron Katie’s “The Work” and the power of willingnessMemory reconsolidation in psychologyBuddhist philosophy and reducing resistance to uncomfortable emotionsIf you want to stop letting fear control your decisions and start showing up more fully at work, this episode gives you practical insights and a simple question to shift your mindset today.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 - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programmeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic