The Yes You Coaching Podcast: Recent Episodes
Anna Manning
The Yes You Coaching podcast helps women feel more confident at work so together we can help to close the gender confidence gap. Join us to explore the internal issues which hold you back at work and learn how you can remove them, one week at a time.
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 canview 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 McFadden
Theme 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.
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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 McFadden
Theme 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 now
Whether 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 here
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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.
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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
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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 it
Plus, 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 McFadden
Theme 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.
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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 tool
- Three common scenarios where our minds go full soap opera
- Why this matters if you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident at work
Tune in and take your confidence back from your inner drama llama.
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Theme 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 out
In 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 like
High 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!
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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 anyway
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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.
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So Far
This 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!
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Theme 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.
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Theme 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 traps
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What being proactive actually looks like
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- A coaching question to help you shift gearsWant to be more Confident At Work?
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Theme 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-2025-2026
In this live session, you’ll:
- Learn what actually builds confidence at work - and what chips away at it
- Identify your own confidence blockers and blind spots
- Leave with a clear, personalised plan to grow your confidence in 2025/26
Whether 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 grounded
- How to stop performing confidence and start being it
Whether 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.
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👉 Find out if you’re stuck in a low confidence cycle - take the assessment.
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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 up
- How to interrupt the cycle so you can feel more engaged and less self-conscious
This episode is for you if:
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You regularly think, “I’m going to sound stupid” just before speaking
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- You stay quiet even when you have something valuable to say
- You want to feel more present, relaxed, and confident in meetingsWant to be more Confident At Work?
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme 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 same
- Why it’s not about logic, and how that helps us move forward
- Real-life examples of workplace phobias I see in my clients
- How I’m using hypnosis to help people rewire their fear response and feel more confident
If 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.
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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 responses
- Mentally rehearsing confident versions of key moments
- Accessing deep insight from the unconscious mind
Whether you're curious about how hypnosis works or wondering if it could help you, tune in to learn more.
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Theme 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 trap
- How to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoid
- What makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)
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The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!
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How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
If you believe you have to be perfect, you’ll end up spending a lot of time trying to manage how others perceive you.
Before you know it, you’re running a one-person PR agency - carefully curating every word, every email, every interaction to ensure you’re seen in the “right” way.
This relentless focus on perception management pulls you away from the actual work. It drains your energy, fuels overthinking, and ironically, makes you less effective.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✅ Why perfectionists get stuck in perception management
✅ How this feeds the Low Confidence Cycle
✅ The hidden cost of avoiding risks and overthinking interactions
✅ How to shift your focus from looking confident to actually feeling confident
If you feel like you’re constantly on high alert, curating your every move, this episode will show you how to break free - so you can reclaim your time, energy, and confidence at work.
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
If you ever played a computer game you know the deal - you beat a level, progress, then face a brand-new challenge only to have to start learning all over again!
Confidence at work is exactly the same. Just when you think you’ve mastered something, you move up a level, so a new obstacle appears.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
✅ Why confidence isn’t about reaching a place where everything feels easy✅ How to spot the challenges that show you’re levelling up✅ How to keep going when every new level brings new doubts
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
If your internal manager was up for review… would they be getting a raise or a performance improvement plan? 😬
Overthinking, procrastinating, and second-guessing yourself aren’t personality traits - they’re signs that your self-management needs an upgrade.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✅ Why self-management is the foundation of confidence
✅ The sneaky habits that drain your energy and self-trust
✅ Small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up at work
🚀 Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here:
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Workplace frustrations are inevitable - whether it’s a difficult colleague, unclear expectations, or overwhelming workloads. And when things aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get lost in emotions and stories that keep you stuck. In this episode, we explore a powerful question that can shift your perspective and put you back in control: What’s in your control?
🔹 What We Cover in This Episode:
- Common workplace challenges that make you feel powerless.
- The key distinction: What you can vs. can’t control.
- How this simple question shifts you from frustration to action.
- Some real-life examples of how this question created a breakthrough.
- The cost of avoiding it.
Next time you feel stuck, pause and ask yourself: What’s in my control here? This small shift can lead to greater confidence and clearer decision-making.
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Ever shared your opinion at work, only to immediately back down the moment someone disagrees?
In this episode of Confident at Work, we’re tackling a common struggle: feeling like disagreement is a sign that you’re wrong - or worse, that you’re not good enough.
✔ Disagreement doesn’t mean they’re wrong.
✔ Their competence isn’t on trial (even if someone else thinks it is!)
✔ They can consider new perspectives without automatically backing down.
Tune in to learn:
🎯 Why disagreement feels so uncomfortable 🎯 How a low-confidence cycle makes it harder to hold your ground
🎯 What confident professionals do when someone pushes back
🎯 How to stop overthinking and second-guessing yourself after a tough conversation
💡 Plus, a simple mindset shift to help you stay in the discussion instead of shutting down.
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna shares a powerful and personal approach to dealing with difficult emotions - one that goes beyond ignoring, suppressing, or logically explaining them away.
Anna opens up about her experience with prolonged anxiety and the game-changing visualisation technique she learned during a challenging period.
Inspired by the Inside Out movies and somatic therapy, she introduces "The Wispy Ghost"—a simple yet profound exercise that transformed how she relates to emotions like worry and anxiety.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why traditional ways of "managing" emotions often don’t work
✔️ How seeing your emotions as separate characters can change your relationship with them
✔️ A practical visualisation exercise to acknowledge and soothe difficult feelings
With thanks to Sarah Rot and Chelsea Horton at Healing Embodied.
Tune in to discover a more compassionate way to take care of yourself - especially on the days when confidence feels out of reach.
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Ever find yourself second-guessing and thinking about tasks you did and conversations you had hours ago? In this episode of Confident at Work, I dive into the struggle of not being able to move on from work and why it drains your energy, slows you down, and chips away at your confidence.
We’ll explore:
✅ Why we get stuck in mental noise and overthinking even after the work or the conversation is done
✅ How you can stop replaying past interactions and decisions
✅ How trusting your judgment reduces decision fatigue and leaves you feeling more clear and confident
If overworking and overthinking are keeping you from feeling in control of your work and your time, this episode is for you.
Tune in to learn how to break the cycle, boost your confidence, and just get it done, so you can get on with your day!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment - find out whether you are stuck in a low confidence cycle; and how to get out of it!
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Ever feel like admitting you don’t know something is the worst possible thing you could do at work? You’re not alone. In this episode ofConfident at Work, we’re tackling the fear, pressure, and self-doubt that come with saying"I don't know."
We’ll explore why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable, how low confidence can make it even harder to admit when we don’t know something, and why pretending to have all the answers only leads to more stress. But here’s the twist - owning what youdon’t know is actually a sign of confidence and credibility.
We will take a look at:
✔ Why saying“I don’t know” can feel so scary✔ How imposter syndrome makes it harder to admit uncertainty✔ The hidden costs of over-preparing to avoid not knowing✔ Why real confidence includes embracing what youdon’t know✔ How practicing in low-stakes situations builds your comfort with uncertainty
Take away some new ways of thinking and some practical strategies to reframe uncertainty and start using"I don’t know" as a powerful tool rather than a confidence killer.
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Start heretake our free: Confidence Assessment - find out whether you are stuck in a low confidence cycle; and how to get out of it!
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In this episode we discuss the concept of the 'shame shell' - a metaphor for the tendency to retreat into a state of shame and self-criticism when faced with our mistakes or weaknesses!
We explore the emotional consequences of retreating inside the shame shell and find out how it inhibits your growth and your confidence.
This episode will help you recognise your own tendencies around the shame and remind you about the choices you have when it comes to responding to setbacks.
Here's what we cover:
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The shame shell is a metaphor for retreating into a place of self-criticism, doubt and thinking because we got something wrong, we are wrong or bad as a person.
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Being in the shame shell can lead to isolation and disconnection.
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Self-criticism and self-doubt are common inside the shame shell.
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Learning cannot occur effectively in a shame shell environment.
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You have a choice about whether to get into a shame shell.
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Recognising the shame shell can help in personal growth.
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We challenge the belief that mistakes or weaknesses make you somehow unworthy or bad.
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You can decide to respond differently to mistakes.
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This week, we’re diving into a topic that many of us shy away from: confidently owning our strengths.
Why is it so hard to acknowledge what we’re great at? Whether it’s cultural expectations around staying humble or the fear of seeming arrogant, many of us downplay the very qualities that actually make us shine. But here’s the truth: embracing your strengths - proudly, if not loudly -is one of the keys to unlocking real confidence and creating cool opportunities.
Here's what we cover:
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How owning your strengths isn’t arrogance; it’s good self-awareness.
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Confidence grows when you acknowledge and celebrate what you’re good at; who knew?
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Sharing your strengths might just inspire others to do the same.
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Embracing your strengths doesn’t have to be loud - but you still get to be proud!
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In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that’s close to my heart: how embracing your weaknesses can lead to real confidence.
For so many of us, there’s a strong urge to hide our weaknesses and imperfections - I’ve certainly been there. But what I’ve learned - and what I share in this episode - is that acknowledging your weaknesses without shame isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a powerful step toward self-acceptance and the freedom that leads to true self-confidence.
We’ll explore how being honest about our struggles can deepen your connection with yourself and others. You’ll hear why confidence isn’t about being flawless but about building a supportive relationship with yourself - one that allows for both growth and embracing your weaknesses.
Key Takeaways:
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Admitting your weaknesses is essential for authentic confidence.
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Hiding imperfections can create feelings of shame and inadequacy.
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Accepting your flaws can be liberating and empowering.
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Being open about your struggles can encourage others to do the same.
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Confidence isn’t about perfection - it’s rooted in self-acceptance.
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How acknowledging your weaknesses actually creates the right environment for development and personal growth.
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In this episode we discuss the pervasive issue of 'background babble' - the constant mental chatter that can undermine confidence and mental clarity at work.
We explore its impact on self-doubt, decision-making, and emotional well-being and explore the strategies that combat the mental noise.
Background babble is that persistent internal dialogue that influences your mood, decisions, and your confidence levels at work.
Unchecked background babble increases self-doubt and uncertainty, drains your mental energy and clarity and can be emotionally exhausting.
Even if you have experienced background babble your whole career, support from a professional can help to reduce it so you can have clearer mind and improved confidence.
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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.
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I sit down with Jennie Cashman explore the significance of play in both personal and professional settings.
Jennie shares her journey from a creative background to becoming a playful coach, emphasising the importance of creativity and play in fostering connection, trust, and productivity within teams.
We discuss practical the applications of play in various industries, the barriers to embracing playfulness, and how reconnecting with your playful nature can enhance your work life.
As it turns out:
- Play is essential for creativity and connection.
- Embracing play can lead to higher productivity.
- Building trust through playful activities enhances teamwork.
- Work environments should encourage playfulness.
- Reconnecting with play can improve mental health.
If you want to bring more play into your day, or get expert facilitation support for work with teams or individuals, get in touch with Jennie
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In this episode, we’re tackling the “hidden second job” that so many of us are unknowingly juggling: the mental drama of overthinking, analysing, panicking, and ruminating. If you’ve ever felt like your confidence and your energy is being drained, it might be time to quit that second job - for good.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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How to recognise if you are managing two jobs: your actual work and the mental drama about the job.
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Why working harder or longer hours only reinforces the problem.
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How you can quit the second job, reclaim your energy, reduce mental drama and start enjoying your job again!
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How to set yourself up for a confident, drama-free 2025 with the right support.
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Have you ever considered what kind of feedback you need to feel confident at work? We often focus on feedback from others - managers, peers, or clients, but the feedback we receive most frequently comes from within.
In this episode, we dive into the surprising impact of self-feedback and why it matters. If your internal commentary is harsh, unfair, or overly critical, it can wreak havoc on your confidence. Learn how to transform your inner dialogue into a powerful tool that boosts your confidence, motivation, and success.
What You'll Learn:
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Why self-feedback is more influential than external feedback.
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How negative self-talk undermines your confidence and performance.
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Practical strategies to replace harsh self-criticism with constructive, supportive feedback.
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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of Beth's coaching journey to uncover the hidden thoughts that were preventing her from speaking up confidently in meetings - thoughts she didn't even know she was thinking! You'll see how we identified her unconscious barriers and changed them to create lasting effortless change and loads more confidence.
We take a look at the real process of transformation - how change actually works beneath the surface. Discover how shifting unconscious beliefs can unlock confidence in many areas of your work life!
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Ever felt sidelined in a meeting, dismissed, or like your ideas don’t get the credit they deserve? In this episode, we’re digging into the all-too-common experience of being talked over, dismissed, or ignored in professional settings. These moments can be frustrating and disheartening and of course, impact our confidence and our willingness to keep contributing and sharing our ideas.
We’ll explore why this happens, the role of unconscious bias, and the toll it can take on you. Through relatable examples, we’ll look at how you can identify these situations and strategies you can use to keep taking - including assertive re-entry techniques to building allies in the room.
I hope this episode equips you with tools to confidently hold your space and be heard, because we need you to stay in the conversation if things are going to change!
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Imagine if there was one thing you could always be confident in, no matter what? One person who you could always rely on to support you no matter how things went?
You can. You can be the one. You can make a commitment to support yourself, no matter what.
While outcomes at work can be unpredictable, what if you could be 100% confident in how you will respond to themselves after the experience?
You might not know what will go right or wrong, but what if you could trust that you'll be treated with kindness, perspective, and support, whatever the outcome?
You'd ask for it from a good working relationship; in this week's episode I'm suggesting that you also ask for it from yourself and find out much your confidence can grow.
Listen on to find out how.
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Ever found yourself thinking, “If only they would just…!”? Whether it’s a boss making a decision you disagree with, a direct report missing deadlines, or a colleague dominating every conversation, we often wish others would change their behaviour to make our lives easier.
In this episode, we explore what happens when our preferred solutions hinge on someone else changing - and why this mindset can lead to frustration and missed opportunities. I’ll share examples of how clients struggle with tricky workplace dynamics and some powerful questions to help you move forward when someone’s behaviour feels like an obstacle.
Tune in to learn how to shift your focus, take control, and create a better outcome, even when others aren’t acting the way you’d like!
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In this episode, we dive into the common struggle of asking for help - whether at work or at home. Why do we often feel like we can't ask for support, even when we need it? We explore:
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The fear of being a burden: Why does it feel like asking for help makes us a nuisance?
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Perfectionism and self-worth: How does asking for help challenge the belief that we need to "do it all" on our own?
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The vulnerability of hearing "no": How the fear of rejection can stop us from asking
Through personal insights and thought-provoking questions, you will unpack the internal narratives that might be lurking in your brain around asking for help that make asking for help feel risky!
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Struggling with decisions?
Making decisions can feel overwhelming at times, but why is that? In this episode, we dive into the common obstacles that might be holding you back and explore powerful tools to help you make clear, confident decisions - no matter the situation. Tune in to take control!
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Ever wonder what a day in your life would look like if you showed up as the most confident version of yourself? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out! Join me for a guided visualisation designed to help you imagine and step into your most confident self. Whether you’re navigating tough meetings, public speaking, or just your day-to-day tasks, this powerful mental rehearsal will help you feel more powerful and in control.
Visualisation is a proven tool for success - athletes have been using it to enhance performance for decades and now you can use it too! Experience it firsthand as we walk through a day in your life with greater self-belief.
Coaching Challenge:
This week, I challenge you to set aside 5-10 minutes each day to repeat the guided visualization. Pay attention to how it shifts your mindset and how you approach your work. Take note of any differences in how you feel, act, and respond, and bring those observations with you next week’s episode!
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What do 87% of professionals have in common?
They are self-critical at work! This week I am asking you two questions which will help you figure out if you are among the majority of professionals who speak to themselves critically at work.
The good news? You can do something about it, and when you do, you will improve your confidence, productivity and general wellbeing at work.
I share my ideas for how we can make these changes not just within ourselves, but within the wider world; our teams, departments and workplaces.
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In this episode I’m talking about the difficulty of saying no.
Many of us struggle to turn down requests, or invitations especially at work. If this is something you need to get better at start here. I share insights on why saying no is so hard, how societal expectations - especially for women, play a role, and practical strategies to start building your "no" muscle. Plus, I’m giving you a challenge this week: say no to just one thing you really don’t want to do and see what happens! And I am going to do it too!
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To feel more confident at work, you have to mange yourself better. But lots of my clients worry that letting go of their usual management style - self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting standards, will lead to failing productivity, dangerous decisions and worse performance!
Join us to find out:
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Why you don't need criticism to succeed
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How productivity actually improves when you stop setting unachievable standards
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How reducing the pressure increases performance
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In this episode, I sit down with Mary Ann Seighart to discuss her bestselling book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Then Men, And What We Can Do About It. We explore the evidence and research the book highlights, revealing how the authority gap shows up in our workplaces and its impact on our confidence.
We cover:
- The often shocking research on how gender bias persists in professional settings, sometimes unconsciously via the authority gap
- Why the authority gap is the mother of all authority gaps!
- The ways the authority gap undermines confidence, particularly for women
- Practical steps we can take as individuals, colleagues, and organisations to close the authority gap
- Why 50/50 gender representation in workplaces isn’t enough to achieve true equality without closing the authority gap
I highly recommend reading The Authority Gap or watching Mary Ann’s TED Talk on this crucial issue.
Understanding the authority gap is key to addressing the confidence challenges we discuss on the podcast, so listen in!
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In this episode of Confident at Work, I’m sharing something close to my heart - my mission, to help every woman get squarely and firmly behind herself.
It started with a birthday card from my mum that said, "Behind every successful woman is herself." While I loved the sentiment, I knew the sad truth - often it's just not the case.
In this episode, I explore what it really means to be "behind yourself" - offering yourself the same backing, encouragement, and protection you give to others. I talk about how this shift can transform not only your confidence but your entire career, your life - and maybe even the world?
I also introduce my Members Club, where I help women create the foundation for lasting professional confidence by getting behind themselves.
Key Takeaways:
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Why it’s so important to be get behind yourself
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How backing, encouragement, and protection from yourself can change your confidence.
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What it means to get behind yourself at work
If you’re ready to get behind yourself and take your confidence to the next level, check out the The Members Club: open for new members in September 2024.
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In this episode, we dive into a common struggle many professionals face - avoiding confrontation. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I hate confrontation," or find yourself consistently sidestepping tough conversations, this episode is for you. We explore what you’re really avoiding when you shy away from confrontation, why you might be doing it, and most importantly, how to stop.
Key Points Covered:
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Understanding What You’re Avoiding:
- We explore the underlying fears and concerns that lead to avoiding confrontation.
- Consideration of what confrontation means to you and what you gain or avoid by not engaging in it.
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The Opposite of ‘Avoid’:
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What you have to go towards; resolution, discomfort, pursuing the right action, the part of you that wants to shy away, and someone's honest response.
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Coaching Questions to Reflect On:
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What's happening now? Identify your current behavior and avoidance patterns.
- Why is it a problem? Understand the impact of avoidance on your life and work.
- What happens if you don't change? Consider the long-term consequences of continuing to avoid confrontation.
- What would you like to have happen? Define your desired outcome in dealing with confrontation.
- What's your plan? Commit to specific actions to address confrontation.
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Practical Examples:
- We discuss real-life scenarios where avoidance of confrontation causes more harm than good, providing both employee and senior-level examples.
- These examples illustrate the consequences of avoiding confrontation and how addressing it can lead to better outcomes.Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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In this episode, we explore a common yet often private concern for professionals: worrying about what others think. In this episode we explore:
Why We Worry:
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Social Nature: We’re wired to seek connection and acceptance, but has it gone too far?
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Low Confidence Cycle: Excessive worry can be a sign of a wider issue within a low confidence cycle.
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Fear of Rejection: Worry often stems from a fear of social or professional rejection; hear Anna grapple with a recent fear of rejection live.
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Overestimating Judgement: An interesting research study indicates we tend to overestimate how harshly others judge us!
How to Stop:
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Identify Patterns: Take The Confidence Assessment to see if this is part of a larger issue.
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Verbalise: Acknowledge your actual fear to get understanding and perspective.
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It’s Not You, It’s Me: Determine if your worries are theirs, or yours?
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Cut The Crap: Find out how one client used a daily limit on how much she’d worry, helping her break the habit!
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In this episode we sit down with Carolyn Cleveland, an expert in emotional intelligence, empathetic communication and complaints, to explore the complex dynamics of handling complaints in the professional world. Complaints are an inevitable part of any career, but how do they impact your confidence, and can they actually be turned into a tool for growth?
Key Topics Covered:
- The Emotional Component of Complaints: Carolyn dives into the emotional toll that complaints can take on both the complainant and the person receiving the complaint, emphasising the importance of acknowledging and processing these emotions.
- The Power of Empathy and Compassion: Learn how approaching complaints with empathy can de-escalate tensions and pave the way for constructive dialogue.
- Processing Emotions and Seeking Support: Carolyn shares strategies for processing the emotions that come with complaints and the importance of seeking support, whether through colleagues, mentors, or organisational resources.
- The Role of Organisations in Support: We explore how organisations can better support their professionals by fostering a culture of open communication and providing necessary resources for managing complaints.
- Negative Labelling and Self-Judgment: Carolyn discusses how negative self-talk and labelling can undermine confidence, and how to shift towards a more positive, growth-oriented mindset.
- Embracing Complexity: Complaints are rarely simple. Carolyn explains how embracing the complexity of these situations can lead to more effective resolutions and personal growth.
- The Impact of Internal Narratives: We examine how your internal narrative can either hinder or help you in handling complaints with confidence.
- Can Complaints Increase Professional Confidence?In a surprising twist, we explore how successfully navigating complaints can actually boost your confidence and contribute to your professional development.
Why You Should Listen:
If you’ve ever faced a complaint and wondered how to handle it without losing your confidence, this episode is for you. Carolyn Cleveland offers practical advice and deep insights that will help you turn complaints into opportunities for growth and resilience in your professional life.
Contact Carolyn
- For more information about Carolyn Cleveland and her work, visit her website.
- Explore the Empathy Envoy page, where you can link to resources: Empathy Envoys Recognition Programme | C&C Empathy Training (empathytrainingltd.co.uk). Empathy Envoys is a supportive community to promote empathy and understanding in organisations. The Recognition Programme is for professionals to nominate colleagues who have demonstrated empathy and understanding, maybe even struggling with challenges themselves. Join the Empathy Envoy WhatsApp group to be part of the community!
- Access the home page with an overview of courses: C&C Empathy Training | Inspiring empathic behaviour communication and culture (empathytrainingltd.co.uk)
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Access Carolyn's E-learning as an individual.
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Email Carolyn direct here: carolyn@cc-et.co.uk
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In this episode we take on one of the most widely accepted yet misguided piece of career advice: "Fake it till you make it." After coming across this advice in a Google search, Anna unpacks why this approach not only doest work but is potentially harmful to anyone trying to build genuine confidence in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- Debunking the Myth: Faking it does not lead to authentic confidence. Instead, it merely masks insecurities and delays the process of developing real self-assurance.
- Faking It vs. Authentic Confidence: Using examples from relationships and social media, we illustrate how faking confidence is similar to pretending in other areas of life—it may fool others, but it doesn't create genuine feelings or results.
- The Real Path to Confidence: Anna reminds listeners that true confidence comes from within, built through self-awareness, experience and personal growth, not through pretending.
Take The Confidence Assessment to identify where you stand in your confidence journey and receive personalised advice for building real, lasting confidence that isn't fake.
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The closest boss you'll ever have lives inside you, but if you're not intentional about building the kind of boss you want, you might end up with one you dont like!
Most professionals are never taught that it's an option to build the boss who lives inside them. In this episode, we hear how you can choose your exact specifications for the boss who lives inside you, and when you do, how it will improve your wellbeing, increase your output and boost your confidence!
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This week we're exploring the hidden dangers of turning your analytical skills inward.
As professionals, you might pride yourself on your sharp analytical and critical thinking skills. These abilities honed through years of education and experience might make you an expert in your field, but what happens when you turn those skills on yourself?
In this episode we explore how the very skills that make us successful at work can erode our confidence when they're misapplied.
You'll meet Janet, a brilliant lawyer, who like many of us, has used her analytical prowess to excel in her career. However, she was also unknowingly using these skills to scrutinise, criticise and perfext herself, leading to self-doubt and anxiety.
Here’s a sneak peek of what we discussed:
- Hypercritical Self-Analysis: Janet was adept at spotting flaws in contracts but applied the same hypercritical lens to her own value and contributions. This constant self-scrutiny left her feeling inadequate despite her undeniable success.
- Endless Analysing: Janet would mentally dissect every conversation and email, a habit great for her legal work but disastrous for her personal confidence.
The good news? Janet learned to recognise when she was misapplying her skills and developed strategies to stop doing it! She discovered that she could still be highly analytical at work without turning those skills inward.
Are you doing the same? Are your critical thinking skills boosting your career but undermining your self-confidence? Listen to this episode to find out.
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Overwhelmed by the amount you have to do at work? We're here to help you get back on track.
We've all been there – staring at a massive to-do list, feeling paralysed by the sheer amount of work you have to do?
In this episode we cover:-
- Understanding task overwhelm when it happens and what you'll notice in your work day
- The impact of leaving an overwhelmed brain to it's own devices and how it will have you flapping or starting at your to-do-list!
- How To Get Back on Track: I guide you through practical steps to step back, re-set, re-focus and regain control
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Sick of rescuing people at work, when you definitely didn't sign up for a career with the emergency services?
Tired of taking on peoples tasks, solving their problems, or just stepping in a bit too much?
In this week's podcast, we're here to help you figure out how to stop rescuing people at work.
And we get it. You already know youshouldn't be rescuing people, but that doesn't seem to have stopped you.
Tune in to understand why knowing you shouldn't rescue hasn't actually stopped you, and what you need to do, to finally kick the rescuing habit:
🛟 Meet Real-Life Rescuers: Sarah, Alex, and Valerie, three successful professionals who found themselves in the rescuing cycle– each with unique scenarios and insights which will shed light on your own rescue missions!
🛟 Understand The Urge: Get behind the scenes of your mind and discover the thoughts and beliefs driving your need to rescue.
🛟 Unpack The Impact : Learn about the unintended consequences of rescuing – on both you and those you’re trying to help.
🛟 Get Practical Tips: We’re not just pointing out the problem; we’re offering sustainable solutions! From handling the urge to jump in, to a whole new approach to management, we’ve got strategies to help you break free from the rescuing habit for good.
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In this episode we are focusing on the issue of becoming more senior, but feeling less confident. We explore why it might be happening, how you could inadvertently be making it worse, and what you can do about it.
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Confidence needs the right environment to grow and be sustained. But what happens to confidence when your internal environment is so degraded from years of toxic chemicals and poor management? Join us to explore how one couples wilding experiment on their farm in England has a lot to teach us about how our internal environment and how we, just like a farm, can be transformed when we get it right. Take: The Confidence Assessment - the free resource to accompany this podcast! Explore and join The Members Club Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna
It's episode 100 of the Confident At Work podcast and we're celebrating that with an episode about being proud.
I share 10 things I am proud of, and giving you a practical exercise to help you feel proud of yourself too.
If you want to feel more confident at work, you need to get into a High Confidence Cycle, and being proud is part of it!
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Lots of people feel less confident around more confident people; but why? Being with more confident can bring out our own doubts and insecurities! In this episode we find out why being around more confident people might make you feel less confident, and what you can do about it so you can maintain your confidence no matter who you are interacting with. In this episode we explore the Low Confidence Cycle, and how being stuck in it can create issues for you at work. If you want to feel more confident at work, take our free Confidence Assessment. You will answer a few simple questions and get personalised results explaining your current level of confidence and get actionable tips to develop your confidence. Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna Manning Explore and join The Members Club, your practical path to developing professional confidence
Learn my top three non-negotiable confidence essentials; self-talk and the inner critic, perfectionism and setting realistic standards and focusing on the positives in addition to the negatives and acknowledging progress. The holy trinity of confidence building and maintenance! Take our free: Confidence Assessment Explore and join The Members Club Book a call to explore private coaching
I am a people pleaser, i'm just a control freak, I'm a perfectionist...What do these statements have in common? They are labels! They are tags that you attach to yourself to describe the person you think you are. But are you? And what happens when you label yourself one way or another? Listen on to find out how your labels could be damaging your confidence.
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When you cant be confident; you can be brave. Join us to explore 10 ways being brave will help you at work. Take our free: Confidence Assessment Explore and join The Members Club Book a call to explore private coaching
Join us to explore why many of women's fears and doubts in the workplace are created by outdated gender bias in disguise! From leadership, to emotions and speaking up. Join The Members ClubExplore private confidence coaching with Anna
The research is clear; you can cahnge your brain and the process by which your brain changes is known as neuroplasticity. Hear all about how you can harness your brains ability to change, and how it can help you at work.
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Rejection sucks. So the idea of 'embracing' it feels like a con, I have an alternative idea. Forget trying to embrace rejection. Instead, what if you could embrace four deeper ideas, which just might help you when fearing or facing rejection? Listen on to find out how.
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When I was a junior lawyer I made a mistake at work. What happened after had me doubting my ability, wondering whether I could do the job and left my confidence in tatters. I learnt that what happens after you make a mistake is vital if you going to maintain your confidence. Listen on to find out why.Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna Take the quiz; are you stuck in a low confidence cycle?
There are specific challenges when you are the one in the family who goes first. In this episode we explore the hidden reality for those people who dont always feel like they fit in at their organisation or notice the differences between them and their colleagues. If that's you, this episode will be a support, if it's not you, it's time to learn about how it might feel for some of the people around you.
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Tune in to learn how to recognise and address the toxic boss you didn't know you had. We explore how to identify and navigate and transform an unnoticed kind toxicity in the workplace; the toxic inner boss so you can feel more confident at work.
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- Interested in fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion within your organisation? Then consider becoming an ally. In this episode, a panel of experts explore the significance of allyship, its benefits for your organisation and colleagues, and offer practical suggestions for you and your organisation on how to be a confident ally.
With special thanks to our expert guest panel:
Katie Winstanley, Inclusion and Diversity Manager, House of Commons
Anja Beriro, Legal Partner in Government and Infrastructure, Browne Jacobson
Moira Slape, Chief People Officer, Travers Smith
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We power of cultivating a growth mindset in the workplace and explore how adopting a mindset can support your resilience, and help you embrace new challenges. Hear some practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset, and why it's important to be in a high confidence cycle first! Explore private confidence coaching with AnnaPurchase the Confident at Work digital course Take the quiz; Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?
We explore the essential skill of sending effective work emails with expert Kim Arnold. Kim emphasises the importance of connecting with recipients rather than trying to impress them, the significance of understanding your audience's perspective and shares insights on what goes wrong when low confidence writes an email! Tune in to discover practical tips for mastering this crucial aspect of professional communication.
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In celebration of International Women's Day 2024 we have something a little bit different. Hear the stories of the women who came before us, our grandmothers, what they did in their working lives and what we do now!
In this episode, we tackle the often overlooked subtle emotions that can disrupt your workday and explore a practical strategy you can use to support yourself and maintain your productivity even in the emotional moments.
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Ever wonder why some people excel at project planning and others struggle just to stay organised? Delve into the fascinating world of executive functions, explore your brain's executive control centre and uncover the secrets to boosting your focus, organisation, and productivity at work.
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I have an alternative approach to self-kindness which might help you actually apply it to your working life. If you know you need to be kind to yourself, but struggle to actually do it, this episode is for you.
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In this episode we uncover the crucial link between leadership styles and confidence. While various leadership styles may lead to success, only one fosters genuine confidence. Find out fear-based leadership may be damaging your confidence and explore the transformative potential of adopting a radically different leadership approach.Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz to find out and get personalised support to break out itBook a call to explore private coaching with Anna
Ever thought, I just need to be more assertive? Today we are going to take a look at what assertiveness means, why it’s important in a work context and how you can develop assertiveness.Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz to find out
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The Drama Triangle (Karpman) shows how we can play a role of "victim," "persecutor" or "rescuer" at work. When we take on one of the roles within a Drama Triangle, we get what it says on the tin, drama! In this episode I share examples of playing each role within the drama triangle and share three steps you can take to get out of it! You are stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz now to find out and find out what you can do to get unstuck Drama Triangle
This is a conversation about changing direction your career . Lydia shares how she has gone from realising the career path she thought she was on might have to change and struggling to come to terms with it, to exploring her options and testing them out!
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Would you call yourself a people pleaser? You'll hear some of the pitfalls of being a people pleaser, real client examples of people pleasing at work and some steps you can take to evaluate your people pleasing. Learn more and enrol: Confident at Work Programme Take the quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?Book a call with Anna to explore private confidence coaching
Almost 700 of you have taken the quiz to find out whether you are in a low confidence cycle and contributed to a dataset which sheds light on the unconscious habits habits which keep us stuck feeling less confident than we want. Find out what 86% of you are doing that is keeping you stuck in a low confidence cycle at work!
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Sharing simple exercises for you to review your 2023 so you can get the clarity you need to plan for an awesome 2024!
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In this episode I am sharing 12 simple habits which you can adopt to build and maintain your confidence at work.
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Do you find it difficult to switch off from work in the holidays? In this week's episode we ask why, and how you could do things differently; if you want to!
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It's December and we are celebrating! But are you celebrating yourself and the people you work with enough? Celebrating your work is motivating, and confidence boosting. Find out how celebrating and confidence and intertwined in this week's episode.
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Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle?
After analysing hundreds of Confidence Coaching sessions with successful professionals across various industries, I identified the specific habits that create low confidence at work.
Identifying your low confidence habits is the first step to breaking free of them, so you can finally develop real confidence on the inside. To find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle, get personalised results and your next steps take the quiz now.
We all know workplace culture can impact confidence, wellbeing and productivity, but this week we dig into an ever-present topic which goes totally unnoticed in our workplaces; our own internal culture.
Join Anna Collins, Divisional Nurse Director and I for a conversation about workplace culture, external and internal and the impact both cultures have on our working lives.
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Lots of work around confidence is actually aimed at helping you mask low confidence by mimicking confidence; wearing a power suit, speaking in the right kind of way, focusing on 'executive presence'. I am not up for helping you mask low confidence with presentation 'tricks'. I am here to help you look behind the mask, find out why you dont feel as confident as you deserve and work there to help you feel confidence v. look confident.
Mimicking confidence keeps you stuck in a low confidence cycle and have you constantly having to 'mask' it. Developing authentic confidence requires a different approach and one which ultimately means you dont have to mimic confidence anymore; because you actually feel it inside. Listen on to find out how.
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Exploring a pitfall of perfectionism - my client wanted to coaching because he was feeling a lack of confidence around leading a particular task at work. During the call we identified some interesting things, that he was beating himself up for not handling it to the appropriate standard, and that the standard could not, in fact, ever be met. An extract from his coaching call is shared in this week's episode with his kind permission.
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Lots of people feel nervous networking. This week I am sharing 3 tips from my experience of coaching professionals to help you feel more confident and calmer while networking.
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If you are taking things personally at work and its impacting your confidence, this episode is for you! We explore peroanl and client examples of why we take things personally, what happens when we do and what you can do about it.
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You’re in the job, you got the promotion, no one is complaining...but you have a sneaky little thought in your mind which is creating overworking, over-stressing and overthinking and over-checking….I need to prove myself.
In this week's episode we explore what happens when you think you need to prove yourself and what you can do if you are believing the thought I need to prove myself.
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If I am a senior leader I am supposed to be totally confident, know everything and have it all together at all times, right? These are just some of the beliefs which can create havoc for more senior leaders confidence. Listen in to this episode to find out four confidence challenges leaders face when they become more senior and how they can be overcome.
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Anna chats with her life coach, Jess Leroux about in-being and being a more outspoken feminist on behalf of her clients. Contact Jess if you need a life coach, she comes highly recommended: heckyescoachjess@gmail.com
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Doing new things at work can be hard. You might want to take that new opportunity, help with that new project or say yes to a piece of work, but what if you dont feel confident doing it? Listen to this week's episode to find out why you might be feeling less than confident when it comes to doing new things at work, and how you can think differently in order to feel more confident, and try it!
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Does your brain go blank at work sometimes? Mine does. It's actually pretty common. Listen into this week's episode for what you can do to support yourself when your brain goes blank and how to reduce the chances of it happening in the first place.
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Beating yourself up in order to 'improve yourself' and ensure that you do your best at work? It is a very common tactic, but does it work? In this episode we look into whether beating yourself up is an effective form of self-management including finding out what the research says!
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Do you want to feel more confident at work? Are you technically good at your job but find you privately lack the self-belief and confidence which should come with it? You've found the right place.
Every client I worked with was good at their job, but they still didn't feel as confident as they wanted. And they didn't really understand why.
After analysing data gathered over 100's of confidence coaching sessions; I saw the patterns. The data showed a particular set of habits and patterns when someone's confidence was lower and a particular set of habits and patterns of behaviour when when someones confidence was higher. I created the high and low confidence cycles as a visual summary - take a look here.
In this episode I share how the work I do with clients actually helps them feel more confident and how the Confident at Work course has been built to help anyone identify the habits and patterns currently keeping them in a low confidence cycle, and teach them how to rewire your brain to change those habits and feel more confident at work.
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A client hit me with some truth last week; here's the gist...I want everything to be easy and neat...not messy and difficult. And yet, I choose to do things again and again which are hard. Which test my capability and develop me.
When I reflected on this idea later and I realised I am the same. I want a life that's easy and neat. I want to win all the time but without being exposed to failure and I want to make waves in the world without the potential for disappointment. I do not want life to be messy and difficult but I am choosing a life that will inevitably be messy and difficult, at least in parts.
This week I am knee deep in the tech for the digital confidence course I'm making and I spend half my time wondering why it's messy and difficult and the other half realising that is how it is going to be if I am choosing a challenge.
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Anna was interviewed Zoë Haydn Jones for the Jobs for Women Podcast and we are sharing that interview here! Join us to dive into all things confidence in professional spaces.
Anna shares her career pathway and choices, my moments of self-doubt, victories, and passion for helping others improve their own confidence and we delve into many issues faced by many professionals today. From women grappling with the gap between their evident competence and confidence to the underrecognised role of internal dialogues and self-perception in shaping professional confidence, and even addressing children’s fears around societal judgement – this conversation is a comprehensive exploration of confidence in today’s world.
Anna and Zoe engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the importance of introspective work to overcome confidence obstacles, underlining the universality of these struggles due to shared human brain behavior patterns. Anna shares the secret behind her process to supporting clients to transform their confidence, by first helping them to transform their “internal environment” into a nurturing and supportive one, from which, confidence grows naturally.
Delve into this enlightening episode, as Anna Manning and Zoe Haydn Jones unpack the significance of self-awareness, self-perception, and positive internal dialogue in fostering a more confident, resilient, and successful professional identity.
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Lots of people feel uncomfortable talking about themselves, the work that they have done and the success they have had. But there’s times when it’s necessary and times when it’s helpful to you and your career. This episode will help you discover why you find it difficult and what you can do to make it a little bit easier.
All leaders and managers have to give feedback at work, and sometimes it feels difficult. In this episode we dig into why it can be difficult to give feedback, I share examples from coaching leaders on giving difficult feedback and share some ideas for you can develop your ability to give difficult feedback.
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I hear this a lot I know logically I am good at my job or I know deep down that I am good at my job, but.... What do you do when, even when you know logically you are good at your job,some part of you doesn't believe it, doubts it, or questions it? It can erode your confidence and exhaust you. But it can change. If you know logically or deep down that you are good at your job, but you dont feel the confidence that should go with it, you can work through it so you are free to believe, I am good at my job. It will leave you free focus on the challenges work brings you, and not spend all your time dealing with the doubt on the inside!
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Meet Daniela, a Senior Healthcare Scientist in the NHS and graduate of the Confident at Work Programme.
This week we hear what has changed for Daniela in the two years since she joined the Confident at Work programme. She shares her fear of making presentations, over-preparing, struggles with speaking up in meetings, saying no and how things have changed at work and at home, now her confidence has grown.
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Self-criticism is factor needs to be addressed if you want to grow your confidence but clients often worry that if they are not self-critical, they wont learn from their mistakes. This week I found out through experience that I didn't have to be self-critical in order to learn from my mistake, and you dont either.
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Resilience, our capacity to withstand or recover from difficulties. I am sharing my struggles with resilience so you can learn from my mistakes! Listen in to find out how I grew my resilience and pick up some ideas on how you can be more resilient too.
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Ever heard someone say just speak up or use your voice? Me too. But it't not that easy is it? In this episode I am sharing the invisible things which might be making it a challenging for you to speak up, and what you can do to make it a little easier.
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Every year I coach people who are excited to have got a promotion, but somewhere along the line the excitement turns to worry, doubt and fear. Will I be able to do the job? What happens if I get something wrong! I need to know everything (and I dont) are common thinking errors which I see creating a lot of worry and fear before, or, when taking on a new role. Join me to find out what is going on behind the scenes of your mind when the excitement turns to fear, and how you can start out feeling more confident in your new job.
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Whether you lead people or not, you are always supervising, managing and leading someone; you.
In this episode I explain how we can, inadvertently be leading ourselves badly the impact that can have on you and your people, and how that can change. I share my own story of how I used to supervise, manage and lead myself, and how that has changed.
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I get nervous. Always have done. Probably always will do. But I have learned how to handle myself when I get nervous - a vital skill for anyone who puts themselves out of their comfort zone! In this episode I share a recent example of an event where I felt nervous, and I share how I handled myself before, during and after the event for maximum confidence.
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Meet Kate, a Cardiac Clinical Scientist in the NHS and a recently graduated coaching client. Kate shares her confidence struggles, the inner critic which got quiet, the self-doubt which grew into self-trust, re-framing her whole mindset around failing and creating her own rules to work by. She's grown her confidence in 12 weeks and she wants you to know that you can too.Join our next Grow Your Professional Confidence Masterclass in June 2023 here. Book a call to speak with Anna about private coaching.
Lara is a former client and coaching and mentoring advocate. In this episode Lara talks candidly about her career, navigating leadership, diversity and we chat about being on a charity Board and looking to move into Non-Executive roles.
Lara is the Joint Chair of Age UK Wandsworth and a former NHS professional who has been a, Programme Director, Chief of Staff and a Head of Operations, and has a background in health policy. You can connect with Lara on Linkedin, check out the Female Executive Mentoring Programme we chat about in this episode and find out more about the work of Age UK Wandsworth.
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You've got double standards, and it's hurting your confidence! Listen on to find out what double standards you might have lurking inside and how they might be impacting your confidence and what you can do to change it.
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A lot of you think that confidence and arrogance go hand in hand, but I dont think confidence and arrogance belong on the same continuum. Period. They are two separate qualities. So if you were worried that getting more confident could mean becoming arrogant, you're safe! Listen on to find out why.
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I have an ulterior motive in helping you grow your confidence which you should probably know about before we go any futher!
When I'm doing confidence work with you I'm not just thinking about how to help you feel better doing what you are doing right now, I am thinking about what helping you to build a solid foundation of confidence could do over the course of a lifetime. Because I know when you feel more confident you aren't just going to sit there and feel better, you are going to use it to make the world around you better, fairer, kinder. For me, confidence work is just the catalyst which supports someone you to fulfil your potential and use your gifts for yourself and for the benefit of your community, your family, your workplace or business and everyone else on the planet.
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1) Join my free confidence builders community and get weekly confidence coaching emailed direct to your inbox here.
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3) Ask about working with me one on one, book a call here to discuss it.
Thinking of joining Confident at Work? It's my 3 month coaching and training programme where you will learn all you need to support yourself through times of lower confidence and learn how to create more of it! We close the doors on Monday 3 April, so get in there now. Either email me on hello@yesyoucoaching.com or book a free call to talk about joining here.
When we struggle to feel as confident as we want doing something, we can assume it means all kinds of things about us. But what if it is just evidence that we are doing good human-ing? What if it's just evidence that we are engaged with life? That we are saying yes? That we are going out there and giving it a go despite our current level of skill or knowledge? Listen on to find out how feeling low on confidence might just be evidence that you're a perfect human.
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Are you sensitive at work? Does that mean that sometimes you struggle? Me too. Listen on to find out how I have learned to admit and manage my own sensitivity at work, and how I help my clients to do the same.
It can be isolating to manage your work brain and work drama alone. I know, I did it for years! Today you are invited into community with other people learning to do the same things as you, join us for free here.
As I celebrate International Women's Day 2023 I am reflecting on what it means to be in community, and the community I am called to build around the work I do, for you.
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Here's the secret to how you can grow your confidence in 2023...manage yourself differently.
You know how you want to be managed at work in order to be at your best, respect encouragement and someone who believes in you, but for most of us, that isn't how we manage ourselves. In today's episode I am sharing the secrets I use to help my clients go from feeling less confident to feeling more confident, and it isn't rocket science. It's simply managing yourself differently.
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What happens when everyone believes in you, and you don't?
Let’s say this is you, you have got a promotion and everyone else around you trusts you to make good decisions, do the work and lead, they believe in you…but on the inside you don't believe in you so strongly. Work can feel pretty bad when everyone believes in you, and you don't. Or at least, you don't believe in yourself as much as other people seem too. Find out what's happening, and what you can start to do about it in this week's episode.
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Join the Confident at Work programme - April 2023 group now open, talk to me about booking your place HERE.
When confidence is in short supply, what if you didn't need to wait? What if you could use something else to fuel you, courage. Find out how I used courage when confidence was a long way off, and how you can use yours.
Join the Confident at Work programme - April 2023 group now open, talk to me about booking your place HERE.If you are wondering whether you are doing a good job, but you dont have anyone complaining? It's unkiley that the problem is the amount of feedback you are getting (or not). The problem lies in what's happening inside your own mind. Listen in to find out more...
Billy Big Boll*cks is a fairly frequent visitor in my coaching sessions, even though I dont coach him How? Well, my client’s bring him with them! Not physically. But mentally.
Billy Big Bollcks can live in our heads as an archetype of what confidence looks like. In this episode I have six examples of how Billy Big Bollcks** up or has shown up for my clients AND how and where he might be showing up for you...
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This week Zoe shares her experiences of being in the Confident at Work programme and some of the personal challenges she has overcome, including:
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Acting v. being herself at work
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Being self-critical
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The benefits and burdens of choosing emotionally intelligent leadership
If you are interested in joining the next round of the Confident at Work programme the doors are open from Monday 30 January 2023, you can view all the details here and book a call here to talk to me about joining.
How can you grow you confidence in 2023? Simple. Manage yourself differently. In this episode I share some of the work I did with people in the Grow Your Confidence in 2023 class so you can use it to grow your confidence in 2023.
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Who are the Big Important People in your work world? Who are those people who you feel less sure around, less confident around and less able to just be yourself around? Join me to explore why the Big Important People have an impact on how we interact and what you need to know in order to start changing it.
In this week's podcast episode we have an interview with Nic. Nic has been part of the Confident at Work programme since September 2022 and she talks openly about why she joined, the struggles she was experiencing in relation to her confidence and how she has worked on, and continues to work on overcoming them. Nic is an example of what's possible going from overwhelm and imposter 'syndrome' to launching her own agency and enjoying her working life again!
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This week we discuss why your confidence can stay low even when you have left a toxic work environment or boss. Sometimes client's come to me because they know their last working environment left their confidence really low and they want to re-build it, sometimes it comes out during the coaching that there was this one person, or this one place where they felt their confidence diminish. The good news is your confidence can be rebuilt after working somewhere toxic, but first you have to know what's maintaining the low confidence to know how you can fix it. This might be a sensitive issue for you or someone you know, please reach out if you need to, find me here hello@yesyoucoaching.com
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This episode deals with imposter thinking and how you can start to solve the problems it creates in your work life.
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In this episode I am sharing some of my struggles with confidence and giving you an insight into how I use the work I do with clients, myself!
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In this episode I am share my thoughts on acting at work v. being yourself after coaching lots of people who want to on coaching people who want to stop acting for good. My experience is that being yourself is a necessary foundation for confidence building.
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Do you find yourself in your own head when you should be in the room engaging with the people around you? In this episode we explore whats happening when you are in your own head v in the room and what you can do to change it.
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In this episode we look at what the actual problem is for most of my clients when it comes to their confidence. Once they understand the actual problem, we can find the right solution. Join us to get some insight into what the actual problem is when it comes to your confidence, and the solution which will work to grow real confidence from the inside out.
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What have stand up comedy and work got in common? Hecklers.
In this episode I share something which I see getting in the way of confidence building, the hecklers that live in your head at work. If you want to feel more confident speaking at work, you have to learn how to handle the hecklers. We get advice from the world of stand up comedy, which is also good advice for work!
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Coaching 100's of people to grow their confidence I see the things which get in the way, now I'm sharing them with you! Feeling frustrated with yourself and where you are at, is one thing that will get in the way of confidence building.
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You dont have to wait for other people to acknowledge who you are and what you do; you can do it for yourself!
We all love a bit of praise and validation, so perhaps it's time to do it for ourselves.
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This week we take a good look at the A.R.S.E framework. A simple but effective way I quick coach myself through difficult moments! Join us to find out how you can coach yourself using your A.R.S.E too. Join the community over at https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/join-the-community
This is a personal episode where I share when and how I got to grips with my inner critic, Brian. I hope by sharing my own story with it I can show you that it’s possible to change your relationship with your own internal voice for the better.
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Fake it till you make it is the advice we all get when we want to feel more confident - except, not from me. In this episode I make the case for being more real at work and explore how it's 'real-ing' it, not faking it, that builds true confidence from the inside out.
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What do you call the biggest waste of your precious time and energy.............procrastination. It's not a funny joke, but it's something we all experience and it sucks our time, our energy and our brain space. In this episode we uncover what's actually happening when you are procrastinating, and what you can do about it.
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Most of us want to work somewhere with good culture, but do we create good culture on the inside?
Join me to review and rate your internal culture, and work out where it needs to improve so you can have more confidence at work.
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This week's episode is based around three common put downs we've all heard about women at work. 1) She is very ambitious 2) She's emotional 3) She is so full of herself! You might have said them (I know I might have in the past). But, they are put downs for a reason. Behind each one is a truth which, once harnessed, will increase your confidence at work. So join me to explore and reclaim the put downs. Find out about the Confident at Work coaching and training programme here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/about-5 If you want to coach with me in the Confident at Work programme or individually, book a call to find out how we can work together: https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call
In this episode I explore how going through your career with low confidence is like walking with a stone in your shoe. No one else can necessarily see it, but you can feel it, and pretty soon you have to start walking funny to accommodate it. Ready to take off your shoe and remover the stone? Join Confident at Work, a coaching and training programme especially for women where we build your confidence from the inside out. Find out about it here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/about-5 and book a call to find out about joining here: https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call
In this episode I share why self doubt is an inevitable part of our professional lives, and my top 3 ways for handling it. Like this episode? You are invited to join the Community! Get weekly coaching in your inbox to help you feel more confident at work. Join us now: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/join-the-community
Join me as I welcome two professional women to the podcast to discuss the gender confidence gap. This phenomenon is documented in the literature, but we discuss where Marlene Henderson, Partner at Browne Jacobson Law Firm and Catherine Dale, Programme Director – Insights and Patient Safety at the Health Innovation Network, have seen the confidence gap in their own careers. If you are a professional woman and want to increase your confidence at work, join us in the Confident at Work programme. You can find all the details here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/about-5 and book a call with me to chat about joining us here: https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call
Join me to explore what patterns contribute to low confidence and what patterns contribute to high confidence at work.
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Perfectionism can lead to anxiety and stress, so what can you do about it?
In this episode I share my thinking about perfectionism and 5 tips to help you reduce it's impact on your work-life.
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We all have bad days, but do you know how to handle them so you can feel better? In this episode I share my method for handling bad days, and no, it does not include thinking positive! Love the podcast? Join the Yes You Community and get weekly coaching in your inbox: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/join-the-community
If you sometimes struggle to speak up when you have something to say, this episode is for you! Join me to explore why you aren't speaking up and what you can do about it, so you can start making your voice heard at work. Want more confidence coaching direct to your inbox? Sign up to the Yes You Community here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/join-the-community
The biggest thing I see impacting people's confidence at work, is their own critical self-talk! It sounds bad, but it's actually good news, because you can do something about it. In this episode I teach you my simple three step process for recognising and quieting your inner critic. Want to do this work with me as your coach? Book a call to find out how you can work with me here: https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call Check out my website here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/
Confidence isn't something that you are born with or not - anyone can grow their confidence in the right conditions! In this episode I share the four essential conditions you need in order to grow your confidence. If you want to work with me on your confidence, apply to join the Confident at Work programme. It is the coaching and training programme for female professionals who want to grow their confidence at work. Read all about it here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/about-5 and apply by scheduling a free call here: https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call