Confident At Work

Anna Manning

Confident at Work is a weekly podcast by Confidence Coach Anna Manning, designed to help professionals feel calm, capable, and confident at work. Each episode explores the real challenges behind self-doubt, overthinking, and imposter feelings - and gives you practical tools to manage your mind, handle pressure, and show up with confidence.

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Today · 11 min
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 feedback while still showing that you care — plus a simple framework for having difficult conversations with more confidence. This episode credits the work of Kim Scott. 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 Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
July 27 · 7 min
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 waiting for other people to validate your ability, this episode is for you. Because sometimes, the person who needs to believe in you first is you. In this episode: Building self-trust and confidence at work Speaking up when you’re worried about what people will think Putting yourself forward for opportunities and career progression and promotions Moving beyond self-doubt and the need for external validation 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 Get your free podcast prescription - episodes tailored to your specific challenges direct to your inbox Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
July 13 · 9 min
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. Instead of trying to eliminate doubt or convince yourself everything will go perfectly, you’ll learn how to ask a more powerful question: “What can I trust in this situation?” This practical confidence tool can help you feel calmer, more grounded and more able to show up at work — even when you feel uncertain. If you struggle with workplace confidence, overthinking, imposter syndrome, or trusting yourself in professional situations, this episode will give you a simple exercise you can start using straight away. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
July 6 · 9 min
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 internal dynamic drives overthinking, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome — and why confidence often has less to do with ability, and more to do with how you manage yourself. Drawing on insights from a live confidence masterclass, this episode reveals what changes when professionals start treating themselves like someone worth developing rather than criticising. We cover: Why competent professionals still lack confidence The impact of your “inner manager” on performance and mindset How perfectionism quietly reduces confidence What it looks like to build a more supportive internal voice If you’re good at your job but don’t feel it, this episode will help you rethink what’s really going on. 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 with Anna Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
June 29 · 14 min
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 professionals unknowingly build confidence on external conditions. When those conditions change, confidence can feel like it collapses overnight. You’ll learn: * Why confidence doesn’t always grow with success * The hidden factors shaping confidence at work * Why changes in managers, KPIs, or recognition trigger self-doubt * The difference between external confidence and stable confidence * Why confidence can drop even when performance hasn’t changed * How to build confidence that lasts through change and uncertainty If you’ve ever lost confidence at work after a promotion, leadership change, restructuring, or performance shift, this episode will help you understand why it happens — and how to rebuild confidence that holds. Topics: confidence, workplace confidence, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, leadership, performance, professional development, mindset, resilience Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
June 22 · 25 min
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 appearing capable can stop us from protecting our time and energy. In this episode: What boundaries really are (and what they're not) Why confidence is key to setting and holding boundaries Common workplace boundary challenges How to communicate consequences effectively The link between boundaries, respect, and professional confidence Why people-pleasing can undermine your success at work Keywords: workplace confidence, setting boundaries at work, professional confidence, people pleasing, leadership skills, workplace communication, burnout prevention, confidence coaching, career development, work-life balance. Want to be more Confident At Work? Get your own Podcast Prescription free, fill out this quick form Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to find out if you’re in a low confidence cycle and what you can do about it Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
June 15 · 24 min
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 confidence or stay in control of anxiety, something shifts. You feel more present, more steady, and less internally preoccupied. To bring this to life, Anna shares four real client shifts from anxiety to ease, including experiences of board meetings and exec meetings, presentations and public speaking, and delivering training. Across all examples, the pattern is the same: where there was once anxiety and overthinking, there is now calm focus and ease. We also explore why this shift happens from a nervous system perspective — and why “feeling natural” is often what real confidence looks like in practice. Not forced. Not managed. Just easier. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
June 8 · 13 min
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 happened next surprised both of us! This episode explores what confidence at work really looks like when things don't go your way. We talk about self-advocacy, resilience, career progression, and why keeping your head down and working hard isn't always enough to get recognised at work. If you're struggling with confidence at work, dealing with rejection, waiting for recognition, feeling overlooked for promotion opportunities, or wondering how to bounce back after a setback, this episode is for you. In this episode you'll learn How to keep going after a setback at work Why self-advocacy is essential for career growth What to do when your boss says no• How to build confidence after disappointment Why visibility matters as much as hard work How to stop giving up too soon on your goals Want to be more Confident At Work? Get your free Podcast Prescription⁠ – a personalised recommendation, direct from Anna, of the episodes you need to feel more confident at work. Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
June 1 · 15 min
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 this as a potential workplace fit issue, she began to internalise the struggle. What followed was a familiar cycle: overthinking, second-guessing decisions, losing confidence, procrastinating, and feeling trapped in her own head. The more she doubted herself, the harder it became to take action — leading to increased stress and burnout. This episode explores why confidence at work is often shaped by environment, not ability, and how capable professionals can start to rebuild clarity, self-trust, and effectiveness without changing who they are. You’ll learn: • Why capable professionals can start doubting themselves at work • How workplace fit influences confidence and performance • The “low confidence cycle” explained • How self-doubt can lead to overthinking, procrastination, and burnout • How to recognise when it’s a fit issue rather than a capability issue • Practical ways to rebuild confidence and self-trust Want to be more confident at work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
May 25 · 15 min
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 confidence The difference between positive thinking and powerful thinking How suppressing emotions creates internal conflict Why confidence is built through self-trust and intentional responses — not perfect feelings How to stay grounded during workplace stress and uncertainty We also explore practical workplace examples including: Handling critical feedback at work Workplace stress and overwhelm Presentation anxiety and performance pressure Workplace conflict and difficult conversations Organisational change and uncertainty Mistakes, rejection, and professional setbacks You do not need to feel positive to respond powerfully. Confidence is not pretending everything is fine! Real confidence at work comes from staying grounded in reality, being able to acknowledge your emotions, and choosing your next response intentionally. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
May 18 · 9 min
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 thought A smarter way to respond to your inner critic How to build confidence at work without pretending you feel confident all the time Practical examples of handling self-doubt in meetings, second-guessing emails and high-pressure situations If you struggle with overthinking, imposter syndrome or confidence at work, this episode will help you lead yourself with more calm, authority and self-trust. Key message: Confidence at work is not just about the absence of anxious thoughts. Real workplace confidence comes from learning how to respond to self-doubt without letting it control your actions, communication, or decisions. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
May 11 · 11 min
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-consciousness the exhausting habit of self-monitoring how overthinking your image pulls you out of real conversations why confidence often gets worse when you try too hard to manage how you’re perceived an alternative built on presence, consistency, and genuine human connection Rather than turning yourself into a polished identity project, this conversation argues for something simpler: being an actual person in real moments, without constantly watching yourself from the outside. If you’ve ever felt trapped in overthinking, image management, authenticity culture, or the pressure to “build your brand,” this episode is for you. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
May 4 · 19 min
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 you can know something logically but still not feel it in the moment the difference between intellectual understanding and emotional knowing why reassurance and overthinking rarely resolve self-doubt how anxiety, fear, and uncertainty become learned nervous system responses what actually helps build lasting confidence and self-trust We also explore how this shows up in real life — like struggling to accept feedback, staying quiet in meetings despite knowing you belong there, or struggling to make decisions without reassurance. Topics include self-doubt, confidence, anxiety, overthinking, nervous system regulation, emotional learning, reassurance seeking, fear responses, and the psychology of self-trust. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
April 27 · 15 min
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, how your brain looks for evidence to reinforce them, and why even small moments of confidence suggest something important: this might not be who you are at all. If that’s true, it could change everything — from how you feel at work to what you believe is possible. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
April 20 · 18 min
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 moment before you speak. In this episode we break down: Why communication tips try and solve the wrong problem and often don’t work under pressure How overthinking affects communication at work The confidence drop that changes how you speak in real time What to focus on instead of “better communication skills” If you're fine in some settings, and find yourself struggling to communicate in others - especially when pressure is high or you feel on the spot - this episode is for you. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
April 13 · 17 min
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 work Struggling with decision-making confidence Overthinking work and second-guessing output The cycle of self-criticism that impacts leadership confidence I share a personal story about building a simple habit that quickly turned into a powerful example of how the inner critic can take over - and how this same voice shows up in professional settings. We also break down common cognitive distortions at work, including catastrophising, mind-reading, and all-or-nothing thinking, and explore how they quietly shape behaviour. Finally, Anna Manning looks at how to start recognising this internal voice, create distance from it, and build stronger self-leadership and confidence at work. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Confident At Work Programme Exploration call: https://calendly.com/annamanning/the-members-club-exploration-call Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
April 6 · 17 min
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 life How faking confidence can actually fuel imposter syndrome The habits and internal skills you can build to start trusting yourself at work How to move from exhausting pretence to real, sustainable confidence If you’re stepping into a more senior position, struggling with self-doubt, or wondering how to maintain confidence without faking it, this episode is for you. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Learn the 7 Skills you need to feel more confident at work - explore and join the Confident At Work Programme⁠ *NEW Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
March 30 · 10 min
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 handle those moments. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand: Why freezing in certain situations isn’t a lack of skill - it’s often a missing internal resource. How to identify when and why your “fire” goes offline. A simple tool to bring your inner strength into any challenging meeting or conversation. How to break the low-confidence cycle and start showing up with more presence, assertiveness, and confidence. Whether you’re dealing with difficult colleagues, challenging boardroom dynamics, or managing yourself in high-stakes discussions, this episode will give you actionable insights to stop freezing and stay in the game. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - BE QUICK! We start in April 2026: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
March 23 · 41 min
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 really possible when you learn to manage overthinking and build confidence from the inside out. Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme here: ⁠https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme⁠ Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a call to explore joining the Confident At Work Programme - enrolling now for April 2026 Get private support to feel confident at work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
March 16 · 19 min
179. Want More Confidence at Work? Be Willing to Fail
Are you struggling with confidence at work, even though you’re capable and skilled? The real challenge isn’t ability - it’s often the fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged. In this episode of The Confident at Work Podcast, we explore a powerful shift that transforms workplace confidence: being willing to fail. When we stop focusing on trying to avoiding embarrassment, rejection, and mistakes, fear loses its grip - and confidence naturally grows. We discuss how this mindset connects to: Overcoming perfectionism and impostor syndrome at work Speaking up in meetings and sharing ideas without fear Byron Katie’s “The Work” and the power of willingness Memory reconsolidation in psychology Buddhist philosophy and reducing resistance to uncomfortable emotions If you want to stop letting fear control your decisions and start showing up more fully at work, this episode gives you practical insights and a simple question to shift your mindset today. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic