Confident At Work

In this episode, we explore the psychological cost of treating yourself like a “personal brand.”The language of self-branding has become so normal that many people dont question it. But what happens when your work life starts feeling less like living — and more like managing perceptions?This episode looks at:why “personal branding” can quietly increase anxiety and self-consciousnessthe exhausting habit of self-monitoringhow overthinking your image pulls you out of real conversationswhy confidence often gets worse when you try too hard to manage how you’re perceivedan alternative built on presence, consistency, and genuine human connectionRather than turning yourself into a polished identity project, this conversation argues for something simpler: being an actual person in real moments, without constantly watching yourself from the outside.If you’ve ever felt trapped in overthinking, image management, authenticity culture, or the pressure to “build your brand,” this episode is for you.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 

If you know you’re capable but still struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or second-guessing yourself, this episode explains why that happens - and what actually changes it.In this episode, we explore why confidence doesn’t automatically come from logic, insight, or positive thinking alone — and why self-trust develops through emotional experience, not just thinking differently.We discuss:why you can know something logically but still not feel it in the moment the difference between intellectual understanding and emotional knowingwhy reassurance and overthinking rarely resolve self-doubthow anxiety, fear, and uncertainty become learned nervous system responseswhat actually helps build lasting confidence and self-trustWe also explore how this shows up in real life — like struggling to accept feedback, staying quiet in meetings despite knowing you belong there, or struggling to make decisions without reassurance.Topics include self-doubt, confidence, anxiety, overthinking, nervous system regulation, emotional learning, reassurance seeking, fear responses, and the psychology of self-trust.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 

In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna challenges the idea that low confidence is simply part of your personality — and explores why believing that might be keeping you stuck.If you’ve ever thought “this is just who I am” when it comes to self-doubt, overthinking, or anxiety at work, this episode invites you to question that assumption.Anna explains how these patterns are shaped by our beliefs, how your brain looks for evidence to reinforce them, and why even small moments of confidence suggest something important: this might not be who you are at all.If that’s true, it could change everything — from how you feel at work to what you believe is possible.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-programme Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Struggling with communication at work - hesitating in certain meetings, overthinking, or losing clarity under pressure?This episode explores why most communication skills at work issues aren’t actually skill problems, but confidence issues showing up in real time.If you can communicate clearly when you’re calm, your communication skills are not the problem.The challenge is what happens in the moment before you speak.In this episode we break down:Why communication tips try and solve the wrong problem and often don’t work under pressureHow overthinking affects communication at workThe confidence drop that changes how you speak in real timeWhat to focus on instead of “better communication skills”If you're fine in some settings, and find yourself struggling to communicate in others - especially when pressure is high or you feel on the spot - this episode is for you. 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 Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this episode, we explore the inner critic at work and how it directly impacts your workplace confidence, decision-making, and performance.We look at how self-doubt shows up in everyday situations such as:Speaking up in meetings Experiencing imposter syndrome at workStruggling with decision-making confidenceOverthinking work and second-guessing outputThe cycle of self-criticism that impacts leadership confidenceI share a personal story about building a simple habit that quickly turned into a powerful example of how the inner critic can take over - and how this same voice shows up in professional settings.We also break down common cognitive distortions at work, including catastrophising, mind-reading, and all-or-nothing thinking, and explore how they quietly shape behaviour.Finally, we look at how to start recognising this internal voice, create distance from it, and build stronger self-leadership and confidence at work.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-programmeConfident At Work Programme Exploration call: https://calendly.com/annamanning/the-members-club-exploration-callCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You’ve lived by the motto “fake it till you make it” - but what happens when you actually make it?In this episode of Confident at Work, we tackle a question that so many professionals face when stepping up into more senior roles: “I’ve made it - now what?”We explore why the strategy of fake it till you make it can start to backfire:Why “fake it till you make it” has a shelf lifeHow faking confidence can actually fuel imposter syndromeThe habits and internal skills you can build to start trusting yourself at workHow to move from exhausting pretence to real, sustainable confidenceIf you’re stepping into a more senior position, struggling with self-doubt, or wondering how to maintain confidence without faking it, this episode is for you.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  ⁠Learn the 7 Skills you need to feel more confident at work - explore and join the Confident At Work Programme⁠ *NEW Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Have you ever found yourself frozen in a meeting, unable to speak up or push back - even when you know you should? In this episode, Anna Manning reveals one of the biggest hidden reasons people struggle with confidence at work - and most never realise it.Using real-world examples Anna explains why we freeze and shares practical tools to reconnect with the internal strength you need in order to handle those moments. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:Why freezing in certain situations isn’t a lack of skill - it’s often a missing internal resource.How to identify when and why your “fire” goes offline.A simple tool to bring your inner strength into any challenging meeting or conversation.How to break the low-confidence cycle and start showing up with more presence, assertiveness, and confidence.Whether you’re dealing with difficult colleagues, challenging boardroom dynamics, or managing yourself in high-stakes discussions, this episode will give you actionable insights to stop freezing and stay in the game.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 - BE QUICK! We start in April 2026: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programmeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Struggling with overthinking at work? Fear of making mistakes? Constant mental noise that leaves you exhausted?In this episode, Hannah shares how she went from being a capable, high-performing professional stuck in self-doubt and workplace anxiety to becoming confident, decisive, and drama-free at work after 12 months in the Confident at Work programme.It's a powerful, honest look at what’s really possible when you learn to manage overthinking and build confidence from the inside out.Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme here: ⁠https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme⁠Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call to explore joining the Confident At Work Programme - enrolling now for April 2026 Get private support to feel confident at work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 

Do you downplay your achievements, deflect praise, or constantly second-guess yourself at work? You might be discrediting yourself - a subtle habit that can quietly erode your credibility, confidence, and career growth.In this episode, we dive into what self-discrediting really looks like, why it happens, and how to stop undermining yourself without performing confidence or inflating your ego. You’ll hear a real client story of someone who spent years habitually downplaying her achievements - and the powerful realisations she had once she started showing up differently.Learn how self-discrediting shows up in daily work life, including negative self-talk, over-apologising, tentative language, and rejecting praise. Discover why these behaviours often stem from fear, imposter syndrome, and social conditioning - and the cost they have on your professional reputation.We’ll also cover practical strategies to replace self-minimising habits with grounded, confident actions. Stand behind your work, accept recognition without deflecting, and reclaim your authority, without apology.Stop making yourself invisible. Listen now to start building real self-trust at work.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 

Sustainable confidence isn’t about never failing or making a mistake - it’s about recovering when things go wrong.In this episode, we dive into the essential skill of recovery: how to bounce back from mistakes, failures, and setbacks without losing momentum, confidence, or joy at work. You'll learn how to spot and interrupt spirals of self-doubt, take calculated risks, and build resilience so that setbacks don’t define you. Perfect for anyone looking to grow long-term confidence, overcome workplace anxiety, and handle challenges like a pro.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 

What if you could feel more confident - just for one day? In this episode, we explore the High Confidence Cycle experiment: a playful, intentional way to adopt the habits of confident people for a single day. No perfection, no personality overhaul - just insight, growth, and a noticeable boost in confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants to overcome self-doubt, boost workplace confidence, and show up more fully. Try it solo or with your team and see what happens!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 

Do you dread conferences, do big networking events make you anxious? In this episode, we explore why participants often feel nervous or out of place on those big days - from imposter thoughts to overthinking every interaction, and share strategies to build confidence, manage social energy, and actually enjoy the event! 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 

Ever feel like the workplace wasn’t built for how you operate? High-performing introverts can struggle with confidence, visibility, and leadership in a world seemingly built for extroverts - but you don’t have to be loud to be powerful.In this episode, we explore Quiet Power and how introverts can lead with confidence without changing who they are. Many thoughtful professionals mistake visibility or speed for competence, but true leadership is about self-trust, clarity, and impact - even when quiet.You’ll learn:Why senior roles don’t require extroversion and how introverts can lead naturallyHow pausing, thinking deeply, and speaking deliberately can be powerful toolsPractical strategies for navigating high-stimulation environments, networking, and visibility without burning outHow confidence for introverts is about presence, influence, and authority - not loudness or performanceWhether you’re an introverted professional, a thoughtful leader, or someone who wants to embrace their own quiet power, this episode helps you step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and calm authority.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 

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 

Do you ever leave work but your mind won’t shut off? Meetings replay on a loop. Emails you should’ve written pop back up. Conversations you wish you’d handled differently keep replaying over and over?If you want to leave work at work - but your brain doesn't stop, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore why ruminating after work (and after meetings during your work day) happens, how it connects to confidence and self-trust, and how to create a clean mental break between your job and your life.​Why your brain keeps replaying work after hours and after meetings ​How ruminating drains your energy, focus, and confidence​The hidden thought patterns that keep you mentally “on the clock”​How to close your workday without forcing yourself to “stop thinking”Stopping work rumination isn’t about controlling your thoughts - it’s about building confidence, clarity, and trust in yourself. 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Join us for the Confident At Work 2026 free Masterclass: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-2026Have you ever thought, “At some point they’re going to realise I shouldn’t be here” or felt like a fraud at work? Many capable professionals experience what gets called impostor syndrome - a persistent sense that you don’t belong, even when your skills and achievements prove otherwise.In this episode, we explore why the thought “I don’t deserve to be here” shows up, how it impacts your behaviour and confidence, and what you can do about it.You’ll learn:​Why feeling undeserving or like a fraud often increases with promotions, new roles, or leadership opportunities​How “I don’t deserve this” shows up in your head, your body and your behaviour at work​Why knowing you’re competent doesn’t automatically stop the feeling​The hidden protective function of this thought​Practical tools and reflection prompts to reduce self-judgment and increase choiceIf you struggle with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, or feeling like you don’t belong at work, this episode helps you understand the thought, reclaim your agency, and show up more fully.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

📌 ⁠⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠⁠Receiving negative feedback or constructive criticism can feel deeply personal - even when you’re doing well and most feedback is positive. If you’ve ever struggled with feed criticism at work, felt knocked by feedback, or wondered “why do I take feedback so personally?”, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore why negative feedback hurts so much, how low confidence cycles and self-criticism make feedback harder to handle, and why struggling with criticism is often part of a bigger emotional picture. I also share my own experience of finding feedback painful and how that changed over time.We talk about:​Why we take feedback personally and emotionally​How to handle negative feedback at work with more confidence​The difference between unfair feedback and constructive feedback​Power dynamics and why some feedback feels unsafe​Common reactions to criticism (defensiveness, shutdown, panic)​How to stop spiralling after negative feedback​How to build confidence so feedback feels manageable​A practical mindset shift to help you receive feedback without collapsingIf you want to handle criticism better, stop overthinking feedback, and feel more confident when receiving negative feedback, this episode will help you start changing your relationship with feedback - with time, a bit of compassion, and practice.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

📌 ⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠- your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness.Looking to understand the confidence challenges that high-performing professionals face at work? In this episode, we review the biggest struggles reported by clients and listeners in 2025 - from overthinking and perfectionism to people-pleasing, speaking up in meetings, handling feedback, and navigating conflict.We explore the patterns and insights behind these challenges, showing what really keeps people stuck and why these struggles are so common, even for successful and emotionally intelligent professionals.💡 Key insights include:How the inner critic and over-monitoring affect confidenceWhy speaking up or setting boundaries can feel so difficultPatterns of confidence under pressure, in high-stakes moments, and when feedback is involvedHow social perception and self-doubt influence day-to-day performanceThe shift from “fake it till you make it” to understanding authentic confidence🎯 Perfect for: mid-to-senior professionals, emotionally intelligent leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of confidence at work!Want to be more Confident At Work?📌 ⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 class at the end of January ⁠- your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness.Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Explore and join the ⁠⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Sign up here: ⁠Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass, January 2026⁠Ready to step into the new year with more confidence at work? In this episode, we explore 5 things to leave behind in 2025 that might be holding you back:​Judgment - Stop judging yourself too harshly around your confidence. ​Embarrassment - Let go of feeling bad about feeling bad! ​Thinking it’s a personality flaw - Confidence isn’t fixed; it can be built.​Thinking it’s just you - You’re not alone in feeling uncertain.​Thinking there’s nothing you can do - Small steps can create big change.🎓 If you want to feel more confident at work, you need to ⁠join our upcoming training, Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass.⁠Want to be more Confident At Work?​⁠Join our upcoming class to start 2026 with real confidence at work.⁠⁠​Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ​Explore and join the ⁠⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Sign up now to join the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass Do you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or fear at work? Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t - it’s something you can develop by mastering a set of key skills.In this episode, I break down the 7 essential skills that take you from low to high confidence at work. You’ll learn all about skills you need to master including learning how to:​Trust your decisions and expertise​Step out of overthinking and stay present​Manage stress and emotions effectively​Handle mistakes and setbacks​Recognise your strengths and give yourself fair feedbackWhether you want to perform at your best, boost your confidence, or show up with clarity and calm, this episode gives you the roadmap to start building confidence today.Want to be more Confident At Work?​Sign up now to join the ⁠Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass ⁠​Start here: take our free Confidence Assessment​Get private support: book a call to explore private coaching​Explore and join the Confident At Work MembershipCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

In this episode, we're talking about one of the core skills you need to build real confidence at work: tolerating mistakes.Right now, the strategy you’re probably using to feel more confident is getting everything perfect - getting everything right. In this episode, I’ll show you why ultimately, that doesn’t work and what you need to do differently if you want to feel genuinely confident at work.If your confidence drops the moment something goes wrong, this episode is for you. Many professionals struggle with imposter syndrome, overthinking, perfectionism and worrying about how they’re perceived - and you can’t solve any of that without learning to handle mistakes.We’ll explore:​Why confidence collapses when you depend on everything going right​How perfectionism and over-preparing keep you stuck​Why mistakes feel so threatening​The essential skill that will help keep you calm, grounded and more resilientYou’ll learn how to build confidence that holds up under pressure, and how to feel more steady, capable and yourself at work - even when things get messy.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Ever had panic, fear, or worry hijack your brain at work? In this episode, I’m sharing three real before-and-after client stories where big emotions once took over - and how each person learned to calm things down and stay grounded.You’ll hear:How a public-speaking freak-out became manageable nervesHow someone stopped shrinking and stayed online when challenged in a meetingHow a big meeting went from sick-with-worry → calm, prepared, and done, with no emotional hangover!These kinds of emotional shifts can create huge changes in how you show up at work. 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna opens up a powerful conversation about who confidence is really for - and why it’s time we stop treating it like something only a privileged few get to have.Drawing on years of coaching, personal experience, and the patterns she sees across workplaces, Anna explores why so many competent professionals still feel like confidence is out of reach. She digs into the invisible barriers faced by people who’ve been historically marginalised or made to feel “other,” and why confidence isn’t a personality trait you either luck into or miss out on - it’s something you can build, nurture, and grow from the inside out.This episode invites you to see confidence as a generational movement: one that challenges the norms that reward the already-advantaged, and instead opens the door for everyone to feel grounded, capable, and confident at work.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

If you’ve been trying to feel confident by overdoing everything this episode is your wake-up call!So many competent professionals fall into the same pattern of overdoing ; overworking, over-preparing, over-delivering, over-checking, and overthinking. And while it works - for a while! In this episode, Anna Manning explores why so many of us rely on overdoing and why that strategy eventually stops working. You’ll learn how to shift from control mode to trust, from effort to more ease - and how real confidence begins not with doing more, but by learning how to trust yourself. ​Why overdoing feels like the safe route to confidence - and how it keeps you stuck​The moment overdoing stops working (and how to recognise it)​Why confidence built on control always has a limit​What it actually means to “trust yourself” at workWant 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores a powerful mindset tool for building genuine confidence - deciding ahead of time. Confidence at work isn’t built in the easy moments; it’s built in how you handle the hard ones - after a mistake, failure, or embarrassing moment. Anna explains why waiting until you’re in those situations to decide how to respond often leads to harsh self-criticism, and how choosing your response beforehand can completely change how you lead yourself and strengthen your confidence for the longterm. You’ll learn how to: Strengthen your self-leadership and emotional resilience at work Replace self-doubt and self-criticism with support and accountability Create your own “internal boss” Understand why kindness doesn’t make you complacent, it makes you capable Confidence isn’t about perfection - it’s about how you treat yourself when things don’t go perfectly. 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 Membership ⁠

We’ve all got one - that mortifying work moment we still think about at 3 a.m. The awkward presentation. The email that went to the wrong person. The interview that turned into a monologue.In this episode, we’re taking those moments that made you cringe… and turning them into comedy. Because being able to re-tell your old stories is a powerful way to loosen their grip, reduce their impact, and have a good old chuckle in the process! You’ll learn:💡 Why humour is such a powerful mindset-shifting tool💡 How to reframe your most embarrassing work stories so they lose their stingBy the end, you’ll see that even your most cringe-worthy moments can become funny stories, and that being able to laugh about them truly changes things for the better.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this final episode of How to Feel More Confident Public Speaking, we’re going deeper than surface-level tips.Because confidence isn’t just about managing nerves, it’s about changing the patterns that create them.We’ll explore the three key areas of change work that make a lasting difference:💭 Changing low-confidence cycle habits - the subtle thought and behaviour loops that keep you stuck.🧠 Updating subconscious learnings - the emotional blueprints your brain’s been running since “that one bad presentation.”💪 Reconditioning your physical responses - how to calm the body’s automatic fear signals and replace them with safety and strength.When you work on all three, you’re not just coping with public speaking, you’re changing how your mind and body experience it so you can feel more calm and more confident, for life.🎧 Listen now and start feeling more confident public speaking! 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

We all want that one silver bullet - the quick fix that will make us feel more confident at work. But as Anna shares in this episode, building confidence isn’t something you can reduce to a single tip or trick. And yet… there is one thing she stands by - though you might not want to hear it! In this short but powerful episode, Anna reveals the one shift that truly changes how you experience confidence - not just for a moment, but for good.Mentioned in this episode:The High Confidence Cycle, Anna’s framework for creating lasting 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In episode 1 we looked at the foundations you need to build public speaking confidence, this episode is about helping you to figure out what’s actually tripping you up now - the surface patterns and the unconscious stories buried underneath. Spotting these patterns is the essential first step to changing them, so i'm inviting you to play detective! In this episode you’ll hear:​A quick reminder of our episode 1 foundations.​How to spot the surface patterns that show up before, during and after public speaking moments.​Why those patterns usually link back to old experiences your brain stored (and the meaning you attached to them).​A practical pattern-spotting walkthrough you can use to figure out your patterns.You can view the Low Confidence Cycle here.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Public speaking. Presenting. Walking to the podium. Joining a panel. Delivering training.These are the moments that don’t just require you to do your job well - they ask you to be visible. In this first episode of my three-part mini-series, How to Feel More Confident Public Speaking , we’re starting with the foundations you need to get in place if you're going to feel more confident public speaking.You’ll hear:​Why your current level of nerves are actually happening. ​How past experiences and the “meaning” you made of them are shaping your reactions today.​Why self-judgement and harsh self-talk keep the pattern locked in place.​The essential first steps to begin shifting your experience:drop the judgement and cut the trash talking.Next up in this series:​Episode 2 – Figuring It Out: Spot your triggers and patterns around presenting and public speaking.​Episode 3 – Changing It: Practical tools to calm your body and rewire your responses.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 Members ProgrammeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

We’ve all thought it: “I can’t say that (I need to be nice)”. But what do we really mean by nice, and how does it impact us at work?“Nice” often shows up as:​not giving direct feedback,​not setting boundaries,​not stating expectations clearly; or​avoiding “disappointing” people.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:​Why “nice” holds us back at work,​How childhood messages, cultural norms, and confidence cycles feed the myth of “nice,”​A reframe you can use to be clear, respectful, and caring - without being unkind,​Simple strategies to help you step out of the “nice trap” and into real, confident communication.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Confidence is a lot like a building. It can look solid on the outside, but if the foundations underneath it aren’t strong, sooner or later the cracks will start to show!In this episode, Anna shares:​Why strong foundations matter for your confidence and long-term career growth​The difference between strong and weak foundations​How to stress-test your confidence against real workplace “storms”​Practical ways to repair cracks and build stronger foundations for your confidence nowWhether you’re stepping into a senior role, facing new challenges, or simply feeling the wobble, this episode will help you figure out how to strengthen the base you need to withstand the thrills and spills of your career! Episode Resources:​See the High and Low Confidence Cycles hereWant 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You know what you should be doing at work, whether it's speaking up, having the tough conversation or letting go of over-perfecting things. But actually doing it? Sometimes that’s a different story.In this episode of Confident at Work, I talk about the gap between knowing what you need to do and actually doing it. We’ll explore those behaviour’s which seem to stubbornly refuse to change despite your best efforts and intentions! Here's what you'll learn by listening: ​Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are not the same thing!​How ‘fix-it mode’ often creates more pressure and less progress.​The clues those stubborn behaviours contain, and how to start listening. ​Real change - which sticks - starts with exploring why the behaviour is happening, rather than forcing yourself to stop.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Before you dive into your tasks for the day, ask yourself this: Who do I want to be while I’m doing all this?In this episode, I share why your ‘To Be’ list is more important than your to-do list - especially if you’re someone who often overthinks, overworks, or over-prepares. You'll learn how to bring intention to your day by choosing how you want to show up, not just what you get done.We’ll also explore how this practice supports the High Confidence Cycle by helping you build internal habits of being realistic, encouraging, and trusting instead of pressured, perfectionist, or self-critical.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You’ve heard the quotes - failure is feedback, fail fast, celebrate your mistakes! But if you’re a professional, failure doesn’t feel like a growth opportunity. It feels risky. Maybe even dangerous.In this episode, we look at the disconnect between what gets said about failure and what it actually feels like in our professional lives - especially in environments where you’re trained to get it right.We’ll explore:​How fear of failure quietly fuels overworking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism​Why most professionals haven’t “failed” big - but still feel haunted by the idea of it​The difference between knowing a failure is probably not going to be career ending, and feeling safe enough to stop the habits designed to avoid itPlus, a simple challenge to spot your own failure-avoidance pattern and take a step towards real 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

⁠Click here to join us for the Confident At Work Foundations Masterclass happening 17 September 2025! ⁠Psychological safety is a hot topic in workplaces - but there’s a crucial layer we’re not talking about: internal psychological safety.In this episode, Anna explores what it means to feel safe with yourself, not just within your team. You'll learn why confidence isn't only built in supportive environments, but in your own internal culture, and how to start shifting that if yours feels more punishing than safe.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Ever spiralled after a perfectly normal email? Yeah, same :-) In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction and calling out the brain drama that wrecks your confidence. You’ll learn how to spot when your mind’s making stuff up (spoiler: it’s often) and how to get back to solid ground.I’ll walk you through:A super simple fact-vs-drama check-in toolThree common scenarios where our minds go full soap operaWhy this matters if you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident at workTune in and take your confidence back from your inner drama llama.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You’re performing. You’re delivering. Great - but what’s actually driving you day to day? Many high performers are secretly powering their success with a unsustainable fuel source - fear: 🔁 Fear of not being good enough🔁 Fear of falling behind; and🔁 Fear of being found outIn this episode, we explore whether you're using the equivalent of fossil fuels to power your career. Sure they work - but they have byproducts which pollute and destroy your confidence.We’ll look at:​How fear-fuelled performance works​The hidden toll it takes on confidence and wellbeing​What renewable energy and motivation looks and sounds likeHigh performance doesn’t have to run on the equivalent of fossil fuels.What if your success could run on a cleaner, more sustainable fuel source? Find out how you can switch to 100% renewable motivation and drive in 2025! 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

It’s one thing to feel unconfident - but it’s another thing entirely to fear and focus on the fact that others can see it. That fear can spiral fast: you’re no longer just doing the thing… you’re managing how you look doing it. In this episode, we explore:​Why this fear runs so deep — especially for high-achievers and leaders​How worrying about being seen as nervous fuels more nerves​The truth about confidence (hint: it’s not about never wobbling)​What shifts when you stop focusing on hiding your nerves and show up anywayWant 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

⁠Click here to join us for the Confident At Work Foundations Masterclass happening 17 September 2025! ⁠When confidence is low, connection gets lost. In this episode, we explore how self-doubt pulls your attention away from the moment - making it harder to connect with yourself, your work, your team, and the people around you.From one-to-one conversations to big presentations, in this episode Anna shares examples of how being in your head stops you being present . If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t quite “there” in the room and you're wondering how to get back there, this one's for you.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So FarThis week marks three years of the podcast — and I’m celebrating by taking you behind the scenes.In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how Confident at Work began, why I started it, and how my winding career path - from law to coaching, brought me here. You’ll hear about the doubts, the pivots, and the moments that shaped both my work and this podcast.Whether you’ve been listening since the early days or just found the show, this one’s a personal thank-you and a reflection on what it really takes to build something with 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You’re more powerful than you think - especially when it comes to your confidence.In this episode, I’m revealing 10 small, everyday moments that quietly build or batter your confidence at work. Most of them fly under the radar, but once you can see them, you can change them, and use your power for the good of your confidence! From how you handle feedback to what you say after a meeting, these micro-moments shape how confident you feel day to day.🎯 By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly where your power lies - and how to start using it on purpose so you can feel more confident at work.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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Most people live in reactive mode at work - constantly responding, firefighting, replying and scrambling to keep up. It’s draining, and it quietly chips away at your confidence.In this short episode, I break down the difference between reactive vs proactive behaviour and why learning to get ahead (just a little!) can change how you feel, work, and lead.Expect:Real-life examples of reactive trapsWhat being proactive actually looks likeA coaching question to help you shift gearsWant 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

👉 Book your spot in our free training here. After hundreds of hours coaching brilliant professionals who want to feel more confident, I’ve seen the same patterns again and again. I know what actually works, and what doesn’t – when it comes to building lasting confidence at work.That’s why I’ve created a free, 60-minute online session to share the most powerful tools and insights I’ve collected so far.You are invited to join us free:👉 How To Be More Confident at Work📅 Wednesday 28 May 2025⏰ 13:00 BST🎟 Free to attend – book your place now:https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/grow-your-professional-confidence-2025-2026In this live session, you’ll:Learn what actually builds confidence at work - and what chips away at itIdentify your own confidence blockers and blind spotsLeave with a clear, personalised plan to grow your confidence in 2025/26Whether you’re holding back in meetings, overthinking feedback, or just tired of self-doubt, this class is for you.I’d love for you to join me!Book your spot here → https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/grow-your-professional-confidence-2025-2026

If you’ve ever looked around at work and thought, “I need to be more like them to be confident,” this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we’re busting one of the most persistent myths about confidence - that it means being the loudest voice in the room. The one who always speaks up first, takes up space, and never seems unsure.But what if that isn't you?What if you’re a quiet leader?What if you think carefully and more slowly?This episode is a gentle call back to yourself. We’ll explore:​Why the “loud = confident” myth is so persistent (and so damaging)​What real confidence looks like — and why it can be quiet, thoughtful, and groundedHow to stop performing confidence and start being itWhether you’re a deep thinker, a reflector or quiet doer, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need to change your personality on the road to being more confident.Join the Membership: We’re heading into Year 2 of the Confident at Work Membership and it’s the perfect time to join! You’ll get 12 months of expert coaching, practical support, and real connection, all designed to help you be more Confident At Work 👉 Join here👉 Book a call to explore private coaching. 👉 Find out if you’re stuck in a low confidence cycle - take the assessment.Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Have you ever held back from speaking in a meeting because you thought you might sound stupid? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Confident at Work, we explore the all-too-familiar fear that arises right before you want to speak up: “What if I sound stupid?” Whether you're asking a question, sharing an idea, or challenging something in the room, that fear can derail your confidence and silence yourself.I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those moments, why your brain jumps to self-doubt, and how to shift out of it so you can contribute with more clarity, calm, and confidence.You'll learn what it takes to stop the overthinking - so you can start focusing on what you actually want to say.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the fear of sounding stupid is so common (even among smart, capable professionals)What happens internally when that fear shows upHow to interrupt the cycle so you can feel more engaged and less self-consciousThis episode is for you if:You regularly think, “I’m going to sound stupid” just before speakingYou stay quiet even when you have something valuable to sayYou want to feel more present, relaxed, and confident in meetingsWant 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

You know how hypnosis is famous for curing phobias like spiders or fear of flying?Well, I’m using it to help cure workplace phobias too - think those moments that send your system into overdrive, whether that's presentations, big meetings, tricky colleagues, job interviews.In this episode, I’m breaking down:What workplace phobias actually are (and why they’re more common than you think)How they’re just like traditional phobias - the brain wiring is the sameWhy it’s not about logic, and how that helps us move forwardReal-life examples of workplace phobias I see in my clientsHow I’m using hypnosis to help people rewire their fear response and feel more confidentIf you’ve ever totally panicked before or during a big meeting, gone totally blank mid-presentation, or found yourself dreading interactions with certain people, maybe it's a workplace phobia! Listen on to find out.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/hypnosis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Explore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠

This week on Confident at Work, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coaching practice - and sharing the frustration that led me to seek out a new tool for helping clients feel more confident at work.When clients faced those big, scary moments - the ones that made them panic, freeze, or go completely offline - I realised I needed something else. A method that could turn down the fear and turn up the confidence.Enter hypnosis.Just like hypnosis has been used to cure phobias of spiders, I use it to help clients shift their fear of public speaking, big meetings, or intimidating colleagues.In this episode, I’ll share three powerful ways I use hypnosis to help clients build confidence at work:Reconditioning unhelpful responsesMentally rehearsing confident versions of key momentsAccessing deep insight from the unconscious mindWhether you're curious about how hypnosis works or wondering if it could help you, tune in to learn more.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 how coaching and hypnosis can support youExplore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really?In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort. This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.You will learn:Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trapHow to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoidWhat makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic