Confident At Work

If you know you’re capable but still struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or second-guessing yourself, this episode explains why that happens - and what actually changes it. In this episode, we explore why confidence doesn’t automatically come from logic, insight, or positive thinking alone — and why self-trust develops through emotional experience, not just thinking differently. We discuss: wh...

In this episode of Confident at Work , Anna challenges the idea that low confidence is simply part of your personality — and explores why believing that might be keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever thought “this is just who I am” when it comes to self-doubt, overthinking, or anxiety at work, this episode invites you to question that assumption. Anna explains how these patterns are shaped by our beli...

Struggling with communication at work - hesitating in certain meetings, overthinking, or losing clarity under pressure? This episode explores why most communication skills at work issues aren’t actually skill problems, but confidence issues showing up in real time . If you can communicate clearly when you’re calm, your communication skills are not the problem. The challenge is what happens in the...

In this episode, we explore the inner critic at work and how it directly impacts your workplace confidence, decision-making, and performance . We look at how self-doubt shows up in everyday situations such as: Speaking up in meetings Experiencing imposter syndrome at work Struggling with decision-making confidence Overthinking work and second-guessing output The cycle of self-criticism that impact...

You’ve lived by the motto “fake it till you make it” - but what happens when you actually make it ? In this episode of Confident at Work, we tackle a question that so many professionals face when stepping up into more senior roles: “I’ve made it - now what?” We explore why the strategy of fake it till you make it can start to backfire: Why “fake it till you make it” has a shelf life How faking con...

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 ha...

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...

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, an...

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. Yo...

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...

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...

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 A...

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...

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 wo...

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...

Join us for the Confident At Work 2026 free Masterclass: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-2026 Have you ever thought, “At some point they’re going to realise I shouldn’t be here” or felt like a fraud at work? Many capable professionals experience what gets called impostor syndrome - a persistent sense that you don’t belong, even when your skills and achievements prove otherwise. In...

📌 ⁠⁠ Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠⁠ Receiving negative feedback or constructive criticism can feel deeply personal - even when you’re doing well and most feedback is positive. If you’ve ever struggled with feed criticism at work, felt knocked by feedback, or wondered “why do I take feedback so personally?” , this episode is for you. In this epi...

📌 ⁠ Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠ - your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness. Looking to understand the confidence challenges that high-performing professionals face at work? In this episode, we review the biggest struggles reported by clients and listeners in 2025 - from overthinking...

Sign up here : ⁠Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass, January 2026⁠ Ready to step into the new year with more confidence at work? In this episode, we explore 5 things to leave behind in 2025 that might be holding you back: ​ Judgment - Stop judging yourself too harshly around your confidence. ​ Embarrassment - Let go of feeling bad about feeling bad! ​ Thinking it’s a personality flaw - Confidence i...

Sign up now to join the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass Do you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or fear at work? Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t - it’s something you can develop by mastering a set of key skills . In this episode, I break down the 7 essential skills that take you from low to high confidence at work . You’ll learn all about skills you need to master inc...

In this episode, we're talking about one of the core skills you need to build real confidence at work: tolerating mistakes . Right now, the strategy you’re probably using to feel more confident is getting everything perfect - getting everything right. In this episode, I’ll show you why ultimately, that doesn’t work and what you need to do differently if you want to feel genuinely confident at work...

Ever had panic, fear, or worry hijack your brain at work? In this episode, I’m sharing three real before-and-after client stories where big emotions once took over - and how each person learned to calm things down and stay grounded. You’ll hear: How a public-speaking freak-out became manageable nerves How someone stopped shrinking and stayed online when challenged in a meeting How a big meeting we...

In this episode of Confident at Work , Anna opens up a powerful conversation about who confidence is really for - and why it’s time we stop treating it like something only a privileged few get to have. Drawing on years of coaching, personal experience, and the patterns she sees across workplaces, Anna explores why so many competent professionals still feel like confidence is out of reach. She digs...

If you’ve been trying to feel confident by overdoing everything this episode is your wake-up call! So many competent professionals fall into the same pattern of overdoing ; overworking, over-preparing, over-delivering, over-checking, and overthinking. And while it works - for a while! In this episode, Anna Manning explores why so many of us rely on overdoing and why that strategy eventually stops...

In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores a powerful mindset tool for building genuine confidence - deciding ahead of time. Confidence at work isn’t built in the easy moments; it’s built in how you handle the hard ones - after a mistake, failure, or embarrassing moment. Anna explains why waiting until you’re in those situations to decide how to respond often leads to harsh self-c...