Confident At Work 53. I Know Logically I Am Good At My Job, But....
Jul 28, 2023
A conversation about the gap between knowing you are competent and actually feeling it. Discussion of how internal doubt undermines speaking up, delegating, deciding and presenting at work. Practical pathways to move from intellectual knowledge to embodied confidence, including tracking evidence and intentional rewiring. Encouragement that this shift can happen within months with focused practice.
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Logical Knowing Can Clash With Inner Doubt
- Many people 'know logically' they're good at their job while an internal part still doubts them.
- That internal split creates energy-draining conflict between evidence and feeling.
Frame Goals As Identity, Not Just Tasks
- Define the transformation you want: who you will be when belief matches evidence.
- Frame goals as identity shifts (e.g., 'I've got this') rather than technical SMART goals.
Belief Alignment Frees Up Mental Bandwidth
- Resolving internal doubt frees mental energy for actual work and leadership.
- Eliminating that inner battle improves focus on projects, teams, and outcomes.