Confident At Work

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 derail your confidence and silence yourself.I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those moments, why your brain jumps to self-doubt, and how to shift out of it so you can contribute with more clarity, calm, and confidence.You'll learn what it takes to stop the overthinking - so you can start focusing on what you actually want to say.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the fear of sounding stupid is so common (even among smart, capable professionals)What happens internally when that fear shows upHow to interrupt the cycle so you can feel more engaged and less self-consciousThis episode is for you if:You regularly think, “I’m going to sound stupid” just before speakingYou stay quiet even when you have something valuable to sayYou want to feel more present, relaxed, and confident in meetingsWant 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 

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 they’re just like traditional phobias - the brain wiring is the sameWhy it’s not about logic, and how that helps us move forwardReal-life examples of workplace phobias I see in my clientsHow I’m using hypnosis to help people rewire their fear response and feel more confidentIf you’ve ever totally panicked before or during a big meeting, gone totally blank mid-presentation, or found yourself dreading interactions with certain people, maybe it's a workplace phobia! Listen on to find out.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/hypnosis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Explore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠

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 the confidence.Enter hypnosis.Just like hypnosis has been used to cure phobias of spiders, I use it to help clients shift their fear of public speaking, big meetings, or intimidating colleagues.In this episode, I’ll share three powerful ways I use hypnosis to help clients build confidence at work:Reconditioning unhelpful responsesMentally rehearsing confident versions of key momentsAccessing deep insight from the unconscious mindWhether you're curious about how hypnosis works or wondering if it could help you, tune in to learn more.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 how coaching and hypnosis can support youExplore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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. This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.You will learn:Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trapHow to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoidWhat makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first 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 

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 overthinking, and ironically, makes you less effective.In this episode, we’re diving into:✅ Why perfectionists get stuck in perception management✅ How this feeds the Low Confidence Cycle✅ The hidden cost of avoiding risks and overthinking interactions✅ How to shift your focus from looking confident to actually feeling confidentIf you feel like you’re constantly on high alert, curating your every move, this episode will show you how to break free - so you can reclaim your time, energy, 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 Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 feels easy✅ How to spot the challenges that show you’re levelling up✅ How to keep going when every new level brings new doubtsWant 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 

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✅ Small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up at work🚀 Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here:Take our free Confidence AssessmentGet private support—book a call to explore coachingJoin the Confident At Work Membership for ongoing supportCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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:Common workplace challenges that make you feel powerless.The key distinction: What you can vs. can’t control.How this simple question shifts you from frustration to action.Some real-life examples of how this question created a breakthrough.The cost of avoiding it.Next time you feel stuck, pause and ask yourself: What’s in my control here? This small shift can lead to greater confidence and clearer decision-making.📢 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or colleague who needs this reminder! And don’t forget to subscribe for more confidence-building insights every week.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 

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 perspectives without automatically backing down.Tune in to learn:🎯 Why disagreement feels so uncomfortable 🎯 How a low-confidence cycle makes it harder to hold your ground🎯 What confident professionals do when someone pushes back🎯 How to stop overthinking and second-guessing yourself after a tough conversation💡 Plus, a simple mindset shift to help you stay in the discussion instead of shutting down.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 

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, she introduces "The Wispy Ghost"—a simple yet profound exercise that transformed how she relates to emotions like worry and anxiety.You’ll learn:✔️ Why traditional ways of "managing" emotions often don’t work✔️ How seeing your emotions as separate characters can change your relationship with them✔️ A practical visualisation exercise to acknowledge and soothe difficult feelingsWith thanks to Sarah Rot and Chelsea Horton at Healing Embodied.Tune in to discover a more compassionate way to take care of yourself - especially on the days when confidence feels out of reach.👉 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear it!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