Confident At Work 48. How To Start Your New Job Feeling Confident
Jun 9, 2023
Anxiety that follows a promotion and why excitement often flips to worry. How new roles reveal old thinking patterns and the myth of needing instant mastery. Recognising transferable skills and trusting your expertise in unfamiliar situations. The pressure of increased visibility and why feedback gaps do not always mean failure.
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Freaking Out Is Normal
- Feeling freaked out after a promotion is a normal and common reaction.
- Anna Manning reminds listeners that many clients experience this and it's not unique to you.
Stop Expecting Instant Mastery
- Check whether you're expecting to know everything immediately in the new role.
- Give yourself slack if you'd judge the same expectation unreasonable in someone else.
New Role Reveals Old Patterns
- New situations highlight existing thinking patterns rather than create entirely new ones.
- Anna Manning advises recognising your existing expertise still applies to novel scenarios.