

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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Nov 29, 2024 • 23min
122. Coaching The Unconscious Mind
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of Beth's coaching journey to uncover the hidden thoughts that were preventing her from speaking up confidently in meetings - thoughts she didn't even know she was thinking! You'll see how we identified her unconscious barriers and changed them to create lasting effortless change and loads more confidence.
We take a look at the real process of transformation - how change actually works beneath the surface. Discover how shifting unconscious beliefs can unlock confidence in many areas of your work life!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Nov 15, 2024 • 30min
121. What To Do When You Get Talked Over, Dismissed, or Ignored
Ever felt sidelined in a meeting, dismissed, or like your ideas don’t get the credit they deserve? In this episode, we’re digging into the all-too-common experience of being talked over, dismissed, or ignored in professional settings. These moments can be frustrating and disheartening and of course, impact our confidence and our willingness to keep contributing and sharing our ideas.
We’ll explore why this happens, the role of unconscious bias, and the toll it can take on you. Through relatable examples, we’ll look at how you can identify these situations and strategies you can use to keep taking - including assertive re-entry techniques to building allies in the room.
I hope this episode equips you with tools to confidently hold your space and be heard, because we need you to stay in the conversation if things are going to change!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Nov 8, 2024 • 8min
120. One Thing You Can Always Be Confident In
Imagine if there was one thing you could always be confident in, no matter what? One person who you could always rely on to support you no matter how things went?
You can. You can be the one. You can make a commitment to support yourself, no matter what.
While outcomes at work can be unpredictable, what if you could be 100% confident in how you will respond to themselves after the experience?
You might not know what will go right or wrong, but what if you could trust that you'll be treated with kindness, perspective, and support, whatever the outcome?
You'd ask for it from a good working relationship; in this week's episode I'm suggesting that you also ask for it from yourself and find out much your confidence can grow.
Listen on to find out how.
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment - answer a few simple questions and get personalised support in your inbox to help you start feeling more confident right away.
Explore and join The Members Club - a place for women professionals to find confidence and community.
Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna, we'll explore your challenges and figure out how coaching can help you feel confident at work.
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Nov 1, 2024 • 20min
119. Wishing People Behaved Differently
Ever found yourself thinking, “If only they would just…!”? Whether it’s a boss making a decision you disagree with, a direct report missing deadlines, or a colleague dominating every conversation, we often wish others would change their behaviour to make our lives easier.
In this episode, we explore what happens when our preferred solutions hinge on someone else changing - and why this mindset can lead to frustration and missed opportunities. I’ll share examples of how clients struggle with tricky workplace dynamics and some powerful questions to help you move forward when someone’s behaviour feels like an obstacle.
Tune in to learn how to shift your focus, take control, and create a better outcome, even when others aren’t acting the way you’d like!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Oct 25, 2024 • 26min
118. Why Asking for Help is Hard - and How to Start Doing It
In this episode, we dive into the common struggle of asking for help - whether at work or at home. Why do we often feel like we can't ask for support, even when we need it? We explore:
- The fear of being a burden: Why does it feel like asking for help makes us a nuisance?
- Perfectionism and self-worth: How does asking for help challenge the belief that we need to "do it all" on our own?
- The vulnerability of hearing "no": How the fear of rejection can stop us from asking
Through personal insights and thought-provoking questions, you will unpack the internal narratives that might be lurking in your brain around asking for help that make asking for help feel risky!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Book a call to explore private coaching

Oct 18, 2024 • 28min
117. How To Be A Confident Decision Maker
Struggling with decisions?
Making decisions can feel overwhelming at times, but why is that? In this episode, we dive into the common obstacles that might be holding you back and explore powerful tools to help you make clear, confident decisions - no matter the situation. Tune in to take control!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Oct 11, 2024 • 13min
116. A Day In The Confident Life: Guided Visualisation / Meditation
Ever wonder what a day in your life would look like if you showed up as the most confident version of yourself? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out! Join me for a guided visualisation designed to help you imagine and step into your most confident self. Whether you’re navigating tough meetings, public speaking, or just your day-to-day tasks, this powerful mental rehearsal will help you feel more powerful and in control.
Visualisation is a proven tool for success - athletes have been using it to enhance performance for decades and now you can use it too! Experience it firsthand as we walk through a day in your life with greater self-belief.
Coaching Challenge:
This week, I challenge you to set aside 5-10 minutes each day to repeat the guided visualization. Pay attention to how it shifts your mindset and how you approach your work. Take note of any differences in how you feel, act, and respond, and bring those observations with you next week’s episode!
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Oct 4, 2024 • 14min
115. R.E.S.P.E.C.T - How You Get Spoken To At Work
What do 87% of professionals have in common?
They are self-critical at work! This week I am asking you two questions which will help you figure out if you are among the majority of professionals who speak to themselves critically at work.
The good news? You can do something about it, and when you do, you will improve your confidence, productivity and general wellbeing at work.
I share my ideas for how we can make these changes not just within ourselves, but within the wider world; our teams, departments and workplaces.
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Take our free: Confidence Assessment
Explore and join The Members Club
Book a call to explore private coaching
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Sep 27, 2024 • 20min
114. How To Say No
In this episode I’m talking about the difficulty of saying no.
Many of us struggle to turn down requests, or invitations especially at work. If this is something you need to get better at start here. I share insights on why saying no is so hard, how societal expectations - especially for women, play a role, and practical strategies to start building your "no" muscle. Plus, I’m giving you a challenge this week: say no to just one thing you really don’t want to do and see what happens! And I am going to do it too!
Would you like to be more Confident At Work?
Start here: Take our free: Confidence Assessment and get some personalised support in your inbox right away.
Explore and join The Members Club the place for women professionals who want to be more Confident At Work.
Book a call to explore private coaching if you want to explore your personal challenges and how coaching can help.
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Sep 20, 2024 • 21min
113. When You Think Harsh Management Led To Your Success
To feel more confident at work, you have to mange yourself better. But lots of my clients worry that letting go of their usual management style - self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting standards, will lead to failing productivity, dangerous decisions and worse performance!
Join us to find out:
- Why you don't need criticism to succeed
- How productivity actually improves when you stop setting unachievable standards
- How reducing the pressure increases performance
Want to be more confident at work? Here's how we can help:
Join The Members Club
If you’re a professional woman looking to build confidence at work, you're inited to join us inside The Members Club. You'll have access to live coaching, training, and support to help you build and maintain your professional confidence.
Private Coaching
Book a course of private coaching session with Anna. Schedule a time here to discuss your needs and find out more.
Take our free: Confidence Assessment - answer a few simple questions and get personalised advice on how to feel more confident at work in your inbox.
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic


