Confident At Work

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Ann Seighart to discuss her bestselling book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Then Men, And What We Can Do About It. We explore the evidence and research the book highlights, revealing how the authority gap shows up in our workplaces and its impact on our confidence.  We cover: The often shocking research on how gender bias persists...

In this episode of *Confident at Work*, I’m sharing something close to my heart - my mission, to help every woman get squarely and firmly behind herself. It started with a birthday card from my mum that said, "Behind every successful woman is herself." While I loved the sentiment, I knew the sad truth - often it's just not the case. In this episode, I explore what it really means to...

In this episode, we dive into a common struggle many professionals face - avoiding confrontation. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I hate confrontation," or find yourself consistently sidestepping tough conversations, this episode is for you. We explore what you’re really avoiding when you shy away from confrontation, why you might be doing it, and most importantly, how to sto...

👉 ⁠⁠Register for our free masterclass: How To Grow Your Professional Confidence now - October 2024⁠ In this episode, we explore a common yet often private concern for professionals: worrying about what others think. In this episode we explore: Why We Worry: 1. Social Nature: We’re wired to seek connection and acceptance, but has it gone too far? 2. Low Confidence Cycle: Excessive worry can be a s...

In this episode we sit down with Carolyn Cleveland, an expert in emotional intelligence, empathetic communication and complaints, to explore the complex dynamics of handling complaints in the professional world. Complaints are an inevitable part of any career, but how do they impact your confidence, and can they actually be turned into a tool for growth? Key Topics Covered: The Emotional Component...

In this episode we take on one of the most widely accepted yet misguided piece of career advice: "Fake it till you make it." After coming across this advice in a Google search, Anna unpacks why this approach not only doest work but is potentially harmful to anyone trying to build genuine confidence in the workplace. Key Takeaways: Debunking the Myth:  Faking it does not lead to authentic...

The closest boss you'll ever have lives inside you, but if you're not intentional about building the kind of boss you want, you might end up with one you dont like! Most professionals are never taught that it's an option to build the boss who lives inside them. In this episode, we hear how you can choose your exact specifications for the boss who lives inside you, and when you do, how...

This week we're exploring the hidden dangers of turning your analytical skills inward. As professionals, you might pride yourself on your sharp analytical and critical thinking skills. These abilities honed through years of education and experience might make you an expert in your field, but what happens when you turn those skills on yourself? In this episode we explore how the very skills tha...

👉 ⁠⁠Register for our free masterclass: How To Grow Your Professional Confidence now - October 2024⁠ Overwhelmed by the amount you have to do at work? We're here to help you get back on track. We've all been there – staring at a massive to-do list, feeling paralysed by the sheer amount of work you have to do? In this episode we cover:- Understanding task overwhelm when it happens and what you'll n...

Sick of rescuing people at work, when you definitely didn't sign up for a career with the emergency services? Tired of taking on peoples tasks, solving their problems, or just stepping in a bit too much? In this week's podcast, we're here to help you figure out how to stop rescuing people at work. And we get it. You already know you shouldn't be rescuing people, but that doesn'...

👉 ⁠⁠Register for our free masterclass: How To Grow Your Professional Confidence now - October 2024⁠ ⁠ In this episode we are focusing on the issue of becoming more senior, but feeling less confident. We explore why it might be happening, how you could inadvertently be making it worse, and what you can do about it. Grow your professional confidence with us: Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠...

Confidence needs the right environment to grow and be sustained. But what happens to confidence when your internal environment is so degraded from years of toxic chemicals and poor management? Join us to explore how one couples wilding experiment on their farm in England has a lot to teach us about how our internal environment and how we, just like a farm, can be transformed when we get it right....

It's episode 100 of the Confident At Work podcast and we're celebrating that with an episode about being proud. I share 10 things I am proud of, and giving you a practical exercise to help you feel proud of yourself too. If you want to feel more confident at work, you need to get into a High Confidence Cycle, and being proud is part of it! ⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Explore...

👉 ⁠⁠Register for our free masterclass: How To Grow Your Professional Confidence now - October 2024⁠ Lots of people feel less confident around more confident people; but why? Being with more confident can bring out our own doubts and insecurities! In this episode we find out why being around more confident people might make you feel less confident, and what you can do about it so you can maintain...

Learn my top three non-negotiable confidence essentials; self-talk and the inner critic, perfectionism and setting realistic standards and focusing on the positives in addition to the negatives and acknowledging progress. The holy trinity of confidence building and maintenance! ⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a call to explore private coaching...

I am a people pleaser, i'm just a control freak, I'm a perfectionist... What do these statements have in common? They are labels! They are tags that you attach to yourself to describe the person you think you are. But are you? And what happens when you label yourself one way or another? Listen on to find out how your labels could be damaging your confidence at work. Take our free: Confiden...

When you cant be confident; you can be brave. Join us to explore 10 ways being brave will help you at work. Take our free: Confidence Assessment Explore and join The Members Club Book a call to explore private coaching

Join us to explore why many of women's fears and doubts in the workplace are created by outdated gender bias in disguise! From leadership, to emotions and speaking up. Join The Members Club Explore private confidence coaching with Anna

The research is clear; you can cahnge your brain and the process by which your brain changes is known as neuroplasticity. Hear all about how you can harness your brains ability to change, and how it can help you at work. Watch the Sentis video about neuroplasticity Book a call to explore confidence coaching with Anna Explore and join The Members Club

Rejection sucks. So the idea of 'embracing' it feels like a con, I have an alternative idea. Forget trying to embrace rejection. Instead, what if you could embrace four deeper ideas, which just might help you when fearing or facing rejection? Listen on to find out how to handle rejection at work. ⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a call...

When I was a junior lawyer I made a mistake at work. What happened after had me doubting my ability, wondering whether I could do the job and left my confidence in tatters. I learnt that what happens after you make a mistake is vital if you going to maintain your confidence. Listen on to find out why. Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna Take the quiz; are you stuck in a low confidenc...

There are specific challenges when you are the one in the family who goes first. In this episode we explore the hidden reality for those people who dont always feel like they fit in at their organisation or notice the differences between them and their colleagues. If that's you, this episode will be a support, if it's not you, it's time to learn about how it might feel for some of the...

Tune in to learn how to recognise and address the toxic boss you didn't know you had. We explore how to identify and navigate and transform an unnoticed kind toxicity in the workplace; the toxic inner boss so you can feel more confident at work. Take the quiz to find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle ⁠Book a call to enquire about private coaching with Anna

Interested in fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion within your organisation? Then consider becoming an ally. In this episode, a panel of experts explore the significance of allyship, its benefits for your organisation and colleagues, and offer practical suggestions for you and your organisation on how to be a confident ally. With special thanks to our expert guest panel: Katie Winstanley,...

We power of cultivating a growth mindset in the workplace and explore how adopting a mindset can support your resilience, and help you embrace new challenges. Hear some practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset, and why it's important to be in a high confidence cycle first! Explore private confidence coaching with Anna⁠ Purchase the Confident at Work digital course Take the quiz; Are Y...