Confident At Work
Confident At Work is a weekly podcast hosted by Confidence Coach Anna Manning. It helps professionals feel calm, capable, and confident in their careers. Each episode tackles real challenges like self-doubt, overthinking, and imposter feelings. The show offers practical tools to manage your mind, handle pressure, and show up with confidence.
Episodes
200. Do THIS to Stop Procrastinating today
Ever find yourself procrastinating on something you need to do - not because you’re lazy, but because you’re worrying, overthinking or just feeling stuck?In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning shares a simple three-step tool to help you move forward when your confidence, emotions or fear are getting in the way:Notice. Accept. Support.A practical approach to understanding what’s happeni
199. Why Fixing Confidence Problems Feels Like Whack-A-Mole — And What Actually Works
Wondering if joining the Confident at Work Programme could help you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with Anna to talk through what you’re experiencing at work and whether the programme could be a good fit.----------Fixing one confidence problem at work only to find another?You get better at speaking up in meetings… then struggle with presentations. You become more confident with senior stake
198. Radical Candour: The Confidence to Have Difficult Conversations at Work
Do you avoid difficult conversations because you’re worried about upsetting someone or damaging the relationship?In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores Radical Candour, why capable professionals can struggle with giving honest feedback, and how fear of conflict, people-pleasing and worrying about what others think can get in the way.You’ll learn how to give clear, constructive
197. Want People to Trust You? Go First.
You want people to trust you, believe in you and see the value in you?Then you have to go first.In this episode, I explore why confidence at work starts with the relationship you have with yourself — and how self-doubt can quietly stop capable professionals from speaking up, putting themselves forward and taking opportunities.If you want to feel more confident at work, trust yourself more and stop
196. One Simple Tool to Build Self-Trust at Work
Do you ever find you're doubting yourself at work? Learn how to build self-trust with one simple confidence tool.Maybe you’re preparing for an important meeting, delivering a presentation, starting something new, or stepping into a bigger role — and your brain starts doubting.In this episode of the Confident At Work Podcast, we explore one simple tool to help you move from self-doubt to self-trust
195. Would You Work for You? The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Confident at Work
In this episode, we explore a powerful question for competent but not confident professionals:Would you actually want to work for you?Many high-performing professionals are skilled at their jobs but struggle to feel confident in themselves. Despite strong performance, their internal “manager” is often critical, perfectionistic, and focused on mistakes rather than progress.We explore how this inter
194. Why You Suddenly Lose Confidence at Work
Have you ever suddenly lost confidence at work — even though nothing about your performance changed?In this episode, Anna Manning explores why confidence can disappear quickly, even when your capability and experience remain strong.This often happens when something in your environment changes — a manager leaves, KPIs shift, recognition drops, or a promotion feels less secure than expected.Many pro
193. How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty at Work
Struggling to set boundaries at work? In this episode of the Confident at Work Podcast, confidence coach Anna Manning explores why setting boundaries is essential for professional confidence, preventing burnout, and creating sustainable ways of working.You'll learn a simple definition of a boundary, why people often struggle to enforce them, and how concerns about conflict, being liked, or appeari
192. How to Feel Calm in Meetings, Presentations and High-Pressure Moments
Many professionals believe confidence comes from doing more — more preparation, more control, and more effort to manage anxiety.But real change often looks very different.In this episode, Anna Manning explores what happens when situations at work that used to trigger anxiety — meetings, presentations, or high-pressure conversations — start to feel noticeably easier.Instead of trying to perform con
191. How to Keep Going After a Setback (And Stop Giving Up Too Soon)
Have you ever been told "no" at work and wondered whether you should keep pushing or just accept it?In this episode of Confident at Work, I'm sharing the story of a client who was told not to apply for a promotion just 48 hours before the application deadline. Instead of backing down, she chose to advocate for herself, build support for her application, and keep going despite the setback.What happ
190. Feeling Stuck at Work? A Client Story About Rebuilding Confidence
Have you ever felt stuck at work?This week’s episode is a client story exploring how certain work environments can trigger self-doubt, low confidence, procrastination, and burnout — even in highly capable professionals.When one professional joined an organisation to drive change, she found herself in a culture that operated very differently from her preferred working style. Instead of recognising
189. Don’t Think Positive. Think Powerful
“Think positive” sounds like good advice — but in difficult situations, forced positivity often creates more pressure, self-doubt, and emotional conflict.In this episode, we explore why “think powerful” is a more effective mindset for building real confidence at work, emotional resilience, and self-trust under pressure.You’ll learn:Why fake positivity can weaken confidenceThe difference between po
188. How to Stop Self-Doubt Controlling You
In this episode, Anna shares a simple but powerful skill for confidence: how to stop letting the voice in your head lead you at work.Using a real story from before delivering a keynote to 200 people, Anna explains how self-doubt and overthinking show up — and how to respond without letting them take over.You’ll learn:How to stop believing every anxious thoughtA smarter way to respond to your inn
187. The Hidden Cost of Personal Branding on Your Confidence
In this episode, we explore the psychological cost of treating yourself like a “personal brand.”The language of self-branding has become so normal that many people dont question it. But what happens when your work life starts feeling less like living — and more like managing perceptions?This episode looks at:why “personal branding” can quietly increase anxiety and self-consciousnessthe exhausting
186. How to Stop Doubting Yourself When You Know You’re Capable
If you know you’re capable but still struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or second-guessing yourself, this episode explains why that happens - and what actually changes it.In this episode, we explore why confidence doesn’t automatically come from logic, insight, or positive thinking alone — and why self-trust develops through emotional experience, not just thinking differently.We discuss:why y
185. Confidence Isn’t A Personality Thing — And That Changes Everything
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna challenges the idea that low confidence is simply part of your personality — and explores why believing that might be keeping you stuck.If you’ve ever thought “this is just who I am” when it comes to self-doubt, overthinking, or anxiety at work, this episode invites you to question that assumption.Anna explains how these patterns are shaped by our beliefs
184. Why You’re Not Being Taken Seriously at Work — It’s Not Your Communication, It’s Your Confidence
Struggling with communication at work - hesitating in certain meetings, overthinking, or losing clarity under pressure?This episode explores why most communication skills at work issues aren’t actually skill problems, but confidence issues showing up in real time.If you can communicate clearly when you’re calm, your communication skills are not the problem.The challenge is what happens in the mome
183. The Inner Critic at Work: The Voice That Undermines Your Confidence
In this episode, we explore the inner critic at work and how it directly impacts your workplace confidence, decision-making, and performance.We look at how self-doubt shows up in everyday situations such as:Speaking up in meetings Experiencing imposter syndrome at workStruggling with decision-making confidenceOverthinking work and second-guessing outputThe cycle of self-criticism that impacts lead
182. Fake It Till You Make It… Then What?
You’ve lived by the motto “fake it till you make it” - but what happens when you actually make it?In this episode of Confident at Work, we tackle a question that so many professionals face when stepping up into more senior roles: “I’ve made it - now what?”We explore why the strategy of fake it till you make it can start to backfire:Why “fake it till you make it” has a shelf lifeHow faking confiden
181. How To Connect To Your Inner Strength - And Stop Freezing in Meetings
Have you ever found yourself frozen in a meeting, unable to speak up or push back - even when you know you should? In this episode, Anna Manning reveals one of the biggest hidden reasons people struggle with confidence at work - and most never realise it.Using real-world examples Anna explains why we freeze and shares practical tools to reconnect with the internal strength you need in order to han
180. From Overthinking Everything to Drama-Free at Work: Hannah's Experience Inside The Confident At Work Programme
Struggling with overthinking at work? Fear of making mistakes? Constant mental noise that leaves you exhausted?In this episode, Hannah shares how she went from being a capable, high-performing professional stuck in self-doubt and workplace anxiety to becoming confident, decisive, and drama-free at work after 12 months in the Confident at Work programme.It's a powerful, honest look at what’s re
179. Want More Confidence at Work? Be Willing to Fail
Are you struggling with confidence at work, even though you’re capable and skilled? The real challenge isn’t ability - it’s often the fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged.In this episode of The Confident at Work Podcast, we explore a powerful shift that transforms workplace confidence: being willing to fail. When we stop focusing on trying to avoiding embarrassment, rejection, and mis
178. How To Stop Discrediting Yourself At Work
Do you downplay your achievements, deflect praise, or constantly second-guess yourself at work? You might be discrediting yourself - a subtle habit that can quietly erode your credibility, confidence, and career growth.In this episode, we dive into what self-discrediting really looks like, why it happens, and how to stop undermining yourself without performing confidence or inflating your ego. You
177. How To Recover Faster For Lasting Confidence
Sustainable confidence isn’t about never failing or making a mistake - it’s about recovering when things go wrong.In this episode, we dive into the essential skill of recovery: how to bounce back from mistakes, failures, and setbacks without losing momentum, confidence, or joy at work. You'll learn how to spot and interrupt spirals of self-doubt, take calculated risks, and build resilience so
176. How To Conduct A One-Day High Confidence Experiment
What if you could feel more confident - just for one day? In this episode, we explore the High Confidence Cycle experiment: a playful, intentional way to adopt the habits of confident people for a single day. No perfection, no personality overhaul - just insight, growth, and a noticeable boost in confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants to overcome self-doubt, boost workplace confidence, and show
175. How to Feel More Confident at Conferences and Big Events
Do you dread conferences, do big networking events make you anxious? In this episode, we explore why participants often feel nervous or out of place on those big days - from imposter thoughts to overthinking every interaction, and share strategies to build confidence, manage social energy, and actually enjoy the event! Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence As
174. Quiet Power: Introverts, Confidence & Leadership
Ever feel like the workplace wasn’t built for how you operate? High-performing introverts can struggle with confidence, visibility, and leadership in a world seemingly built for extroverts - but you don’t have to be loud to be powerful.In this episode, we explore Quiet Power and how introverts can lead with confidence without changing who they are. Many thoughtful professionals mistake visibility
173. Why You Hate Being Put on the Spot - How to Stop The Panic And Stay Confident
Ever been put on the spot and felt that panic? Even experienced professionals can dread unexpected questions and issues which they havent been able to prepare for.In this episode, we unpack why being put on the spot feels so awful - and how it’s less about the moment itself and more about your confidence cycle.You’ll learn:Why your brain reacts with fight, flight, or freeze when surprised at workH
172. How To Stop Ruminating On The Way Home From Work
Do you ever leave work but your mind won’t shut off? Meetings replay on a loop. Emails you should’ve written pop back up. Conversations you wish you’d handled differently keep replaying over and over?If you want to leave work at work - but your brain doesn't stop, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore why ruminating after work (and after meetings during your work day) happens, how it
171. “I Don’t Deserve to Be Here” - How To Stop Impostor Syndrome Thinking At Work
Join us for the Confident At Work 2026 free Masterclass: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-2026Have you ever thought, “At some point they’re going to realise I shouldn’t be here” or felt like a fraud at work? Many capable professionals experience what gets called impostor syndrome - a persistent sense that you don’t belong, even when your skills and achievements prove otherwise.In t
170. How to Stop Taking Feedback So Personally (Handling Negative & Constructive Feedback)
📌 Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January Receiving negative feedback or constructive criticism can feel deeply personal - even when you’re doing well and most feedback is positive. If you’ve ever struggled with feed criticism at work, felt knocked by feedback, or wondered “why do I take feedback so personally?”, this episode is for you.In this episode,
169. What We Learned About Your Confidence Challenges in 2025 - And How We’ll Tackle Them in 2026
📌 Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January - your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness.Looking to understand the confidence challenges that high-performing professionals face at work? In this episode, we review the biggest struggles reported by clients and listeners in 2025 - from overthinking and
168. 5 Things to Leave in 2025 for More Confidence in 2026
Sign up here: Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass, January 2026Ready to step into the new year with more confidence at work? In this episode, we explore 5 things to leave behind in 2025 that might be holding you back:Judgment - Stop judging yourself too harshly around your confidence. Embarrassment - Let go of feeling bad about feeling bad! Thinking it’s a personality flaw - Confidence isn’t f
167. The 7 Skills You Need To Build Confidence At Work
Sign up now to join the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass Do you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or fear at work? Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t - it’s something you can develop by mastering a set of key skills.In this episode, I break down the 7 essential skills that take you from low to high confidence at work. You’ll learn all about skills you need to master includ
166. Why I Want You to F Up While You’re Building Confidence at Work
In this episode, we're talking about one of the core skills you need to build real confidence at work: tolerating mistakes.Right now, the strategy you’re probably using to feel more confident is getting everything perfect - getting everything right. In this episode, I’ll show you why ultimately, that doesn’t work and what you need to do differently if you want to feel genuinely confident at work.I
165. Before vs After: 3 Real Work Moments Where Big Emotions Finally Calmed Down
Ever had panic, fear, or worry hijack your brain at work? In this episode, I’m sharing three real before-and-after client stories where big emotions once took over - and how each person learned to calm things down and stay grounded.You’ll hear:How a public-speaking freak-out became manageable nervesHow someone stopped shrinking and stayed online when challenged in a meetingHow a big meeting went f
164. Confidence for the Many (Not Just a Privileged Few)
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna opens up a powerful conversation about who confidence is really for - and why it’s time we stop treating it like something only a privileged few get to have.Drawing on years of coaching, personal experience, and the patterns she sees across workplaces, Anna explores why so many competent professionals still feel like confidence is out of reach. She digs i
163. How To Stop Overdoing, And Start Trusting Yourself
If you’ve been trying to feel confident by overdoing everything this episode is your wake-up call!So many competent professionals fall into the same pattern of overdoing ; overworking, over-preparing, over-delivering, over-checking, and overthinking. And while it works - for a while! In this episode, Anna Manning explores why so many of us rely on overdoing and why that strategy eventually stops w
162. When Confidence Gets Tested: Decide How You’ll Handle it Ahead Of Time
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores a powerful mindset tool for building genuine confidence - deciding ahead of time. Confidence at work isn’t built in the easy moments; it’s built in how you handle the hard ones - after a mistake, failure, or embarrassing moment. Anna explains why waiting until you’re in those situations to decide how to respond often leads to harsh self-c
161. Cringe to Comedy: Rewriting Your Worst Work Stories!
We’ve all got one - that mortifying work moment we still think about at 3 a.m. The awkward presentation. The email that went to the wrong person. The interview that turned into a monologue.In this episode, we’re taking those moments that made you cringe… and turning them into comedy. Because being able to re-tell your old stories is a powerful way to loosen their grip, reduce their impact, and hav
160. How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety for Good [Ep 3 How To Be More Confident Public Speaking]
In this final episode of How to Feel More Confident Public Speaking, we’re going deeper than surface-level tips.Because confidence isn’t just about managing nerves, it’s about changing the patterns that create them.We’ll explore the three key areas of change work that make a lasting difference:💭 Changing low-confidence cycle habits - the subtle thought and behaviour loops that keep you stuck.🧠 Upd
159. One Tip for More Confidence (That You Won’t Want to Hear!)
We all want that one silver bullet - the quick fix that will make us feel more confident at work. But as Anna shares in this episode, building confidence isn’t something you can reduce to a single tip or trick. And yet… there is one thing she stands by - though you might not want to hear it! In this short but powerful episode, Anna reveals the one shift that truly changes how you experience confid
158. How To Spot Your Public Speaking Fear Patterns [Ep:2 How To Be More Confident Public Speaking]
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
157. How to Be More Confident In Public Speaking Mini Series: Episode 1: Foundations
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 speakin
156. Do You Really Need to Be “Nice”?
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; oravoiding “disappointing” people.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why “nice” holds us back at work,How childhood messages, cultural norms, and con
155. How to Build the Foundations for Career Confidence
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 growthThe difference between strong and weak foundationsHow to stress-test your confidence against real workplace “storms”Pract
154. Stop Trying To Fix Low Confidence (And Do This Instead)
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 yo
153. Make Your ‘To Be’ List Before Your ‘To Do’ List
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
152. Why Professionals Struggle With Fear of Failure (Even When They Haven’t Failed!)
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 righ
151. The Psychological Safety No One Talks About: Internal Psychological Safety
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 suppor
150. Fact or Fiction: When Your Brain’s Better at Drama Than Netflix
Ever spiralled after a perfectly normal email? Yeah, same :-) In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction and calling out the brain drama that wrecks your confidence. You’ll learn how to spot when your mind’s making stuff up (spoiler: it’s often) and how to get back to solid ground.I’ll walk you through:A super simple fact-vs-drama check-in toolThree common scenarios where our minds go ful
149. How to Stop Running Your Career on Fossil Fuel
You’re performing. You’re delivering. Great - but what’s actually driving you day to day? Many high performers are secretly powering their success with a unsustainable fuel source - fear: 🔁 Fear of not being good enough🔁 Fear of falling behind; and🔁 Fear of being found outIn this episode, we explore whether you're using the equivalent of fossil fuels to power your career. Sure they work - but they
148. How To Get Over The Fear of Looking Under-Confident
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 leadersHow worrying about being seen as nervous fuels more nervesThe truth abo
147. Confidence and Connection: Why You Lose One When You Lose the Other
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
146. How We Got Here: The Story Behind Confident at Work
Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So FarThis week marks three years of the podcast — and I’m celebrating by taking you behind the scenes.In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how Confident at Work began, why I started it, and how my winding career path - from law to coaching, brought me here. You’ll hear about the doubts, the pivots, and the moments that shaped both my work and this podca
145. 10 Moments That Make or Break Confidence
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 micr
144. How To Get Out Of Reactive Mode
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 trapsWh
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143. When You Think Confidence Means Being the Loudest Person in the Room
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
142. How To Stop Worrying You're Going To Sound Stupid
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 dera
141. Curing Workplace Phobias
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 the
140. How Hypnosis Can Help You Feel More Confident At Work
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
139. How To Give Feedback And Have Difficult Conversations When You Have Feelings
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. T
138. The Perfectionist’s PR Agency: Monitoring And Managing Perceptions
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 overth
137. New Levels, New Devils
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 feel
136. Your Internal Manager Needs Training
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
135. What's In Your Control?
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:Commo
134. How To Stay Confident When Someone Disagrees With You at Work
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 persp
133. Welcoming The Wispy Ghost: A New Way to Handle Difficult Emotions
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, sh
132. How To Get It Done And Get On With Your Day Without Overthinking Slowing You Down
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 don
131. Having The Confidence To Say - I Don't Know
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 h
130. Staying Out Of Shame Shell Hell
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
129. Not Necessarily Loud - But Still Proud: Owning Your Strengths
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
128. Oops, I Did It Again: Embracing Your Weaknesses
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 tow
127. How To Banish Background Babble
I’m 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 conf
126. When Pressure Backfires: The Confidence Killer You Didn’t See Coming
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125. The Power of Play in Your Professional Life - A Conversation With Jennie Cashman
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
124. Resgining From Mental Drama - How To Quit Your Second Job
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:
- How to recognise if you are managing two jobs: your actual w
123. How To Get More Good Feedback
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 c
122. Coaching The Unconscious Mind
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 transfo
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