Confident At Work

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-programmeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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-programme⁠Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Confident At Work Programme 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 McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 workSpeaking up in meetings and sharing ideas without fearByron Katie’s “The Work” and the power of willingnessMemory reconsolidation in psychologyBuddhist philosophy and reducing resistance to uncomfortable emotionsIf 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-programmeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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’ll hear a real client story of someone who spent years habitually downplaying her achievements - and the powerful realisations she had once she started showing up differently.Learn how self-discrediting shows up in daily work life, including negative self-talk, over-apologising, tentative language, and rejecting praise. Discover why these behaviours often stem from fear, imposter syndrome, and social conditioning - and the cost they have on your professional reputation.We’ll also cover practical strategies to replace self-minimising habits with grounded, confident actions. Stand behind your work, accept recognition without deflecting, and reclaim your authority, without apology.Stop making yourself invisible. Listen now to start building real self-trust 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 *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 that setbacks don’t define you. Perfect for anyone looking to grow long-term confidence, overcome workplace anxiety, and handle challenges like a pro.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 *NEW starting April 2026Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 up more fully. Try it solo or with your team and see what happens!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 *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Explore and join: ⁠the ⁠Confident At Work Programme *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 or speed for competence, but true leadership is about self-trust, clarity, and impact - even when quiet.You’ll learn:Why senior roles don’t require extroversion and how introverts can lead naturallyHow pausing, thinking deeply, and speaking deliberately can be powerful toolsPractical strategies for navigating high-stimulation environments, networking, and visibility without burning outHow confidence for introverts is about presence, influence, and authority - not loudness or performanceWhether you’re an introverted professional, a thoughtful leader, or someone who wants to embrace their own quiet power, this episode helps you step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and calm authority.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 *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 workHow low-confidence cycles make you overthink, over-prepare, or shut downThe key mindset shift confident professionals use: trusting their overall competence, even when they don’t have all the answersPractical ways to shift your confidence cycle and stay calm, instead of panicIf you struggle with public speaking anxiety, being caught off guard at work, or fear of looking incompetent, this episode will give you tools to handle any unexpected moment with more 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 Programme *NEW starting April 2026⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 connects to confidence and self-trust, and how to create a clean mental break between your job and your life.​Why your brain keeps replaying work after hours and after meetings ​How ruminating drains your energy, focus, and confidence​The hidden thought patterns that keep you mentally “on the clock”​How to close your workday without forcing yourself to “stop thinking”Stopping work rumination isn’t about controlling your thoughts - it’s about building confidence, clarity, and trust in yourself. 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 McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic