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!

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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 

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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:-

1. Understanding task overwhelm when it happens and what you'll notice in your work day
2. The impact of leaving an overwhelmed brain to it's own devices and how it will have you flapping or starting at your to-do-list!
3. How To Get Back on Track: I guide you through practical steps to step back, re-set, re-focus and regain control

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Fake it till you make it is the advice we all get when we want to feel more confident - except, not from me. In this episode I make the case for being more real at work and explore how it's 'real-ing' it, not faking it, that builds true confidence from the inside out. 

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What do you call the biggest waste of your precious time and energy.............procrastination. It's not a funny joke, but it's something we all experience and it sucks our time, our energy and our brain space. In this episode we uncover what's actually happening when you are procrastinating, and what you can do about it.  Review our coaching masterclasses here, all designed to help you improve your confidence and wellbeing at work: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/book-online

Most of us want to work somewhere with good culture, but do we create good culture on the inside?

Join me to review and rate your internal culture, and work out where it needs to improve so you can have more confidence at work.

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This week's episode is based around three common put downs we've all heard about women at work.  1) She is very ambitious  2) She's emotional 3) She is so full of herself!  You might have said them (I know I might have in the past). But, they are put downs for a reason. Behind each one is a truth which, once harnessed, will increase your confidence at work. So join me to explore and reclaim the put downs. 

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In this episode I explore how going through your career with low confidence is like walking with a stone in your shoe. No one else can necessarily see it, but you can feel it, and pretty soon you have to start walking funny to accommodate it. Ready to take off your shoe and remover the stone? Start here.

In this episode I share why self doubt is an inevitable part of our professional lives, and my top 3 ways for handling it.

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Join me as I welcome two professional women to the podcast to discuss the gender confidence gap. This phenomenon is documented in the literature, but we discuss where Marlene Henderson, Partner at Browne Jacobson Law Firm and Catherine Dale, Programme Director – Insights and Patient Safety at the Health Innovation Network, have seen the confidence gap in their own careers. 

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Join me to explore what patterns contribute to low confidence and what patterns contribute to high confidence at work.

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Perfectionism can lead to anxiety and stress, so what can you do about it? 

In this episode I share my thinking about perfectionism and 5 tips to help you reduce it's impact on your work-life. 

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We all have bad days, but do you know how to handle them so you can feel better? In this episode I share my method for handling bad days, and no, it does not include thinking positive! 

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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't seem to have stopped you.

Tune in to understand why knowing you shouldn't rescue hasn't actually stopped you, and what you need to do, to finally kick the rescuing habit:

🛟 Meet Real-Life Rescuers: Sarah, Alex, and Valerie, three successful professionals who found themselves in the rescuing cycle– each with unique scenarios and insights which will shed light on your own rescue missions!

🛟 Understand The Urge: Get behind the scenes of your mind and discover the thoughts and beliefs driving your need to rescue.

🛟 Unpack The Impact : Learn about the unintended consequences of rescuing – on both you and those you’re trying to help.

🛟 Get Practical Tips: We’re not just pointing out the problem; we’re offering sustainable solutions! From handling the urge to jump in, to a whole new approach to management, we’ve got strategies to help you break free from the rescuing habit for good.

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If you sometimes struggle to speak up when you have something to say, this episode is for you! Join me to explore why you aren't speaking up and what you can do about it, so you can start making your voice heard at work.  Want more confidence coaching direct to your inbox? Sign up to the Yes You Community here: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/join-the-community 

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The biggest thing I see impacting people's confidence at work, is their own critical self-talk! It sounds bad, but it's actually good news, because you can do something about it. 

In this episode I teach you my simple three step process for recognising and quieting your inner critic. 

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Discover the habits that create low confidence. And how to fix them.

Learn how to be more confident at work by understanding and altering the habits you didn't know you had, which leave you feeling less than confident. You will:

👉 Understand how high and low confidence is created at work

👉 Understand the specific factors you need to address to be more confident at work

👉 See the work my client's do to go from feeling 2/10 - 8/10 confident at work

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⁠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.

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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. ⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠

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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!

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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 your confidence no matter who you are interacting with.

In this episode we explore the Low Confidence Cycle, and how being stuck in it can create issues for you at work.

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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 ⁠⁠⁠

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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.

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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

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 professional settings, sometimes unconsciously via the authority gap 

• Why the authority gap is the mother of all authority gaps!

• The ways the authority gap undermines confidence, particularly for women

• Practical steps we can take as individuals, colleagues, and organisations to close the authority gap

• Why 50/50 gender representation in workplaces isn’t enough to achieve true equality without closing the authority gap

I highly recommend reading The Authority Gap or watching Mary Ann’s TED Talk on this crucial issue. 

Understanding the authority gap is key to addressing the confidence challenges we discuss on the podcast, so listen in!

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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

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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.

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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 confidence cycle?

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 people around you.

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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.

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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, Inclusion and Diversity Manager, House of Commons 

Anja Beriro, Legal Partner in Government and Infrastructure, Browne Jacobson 

Moira Slape, Chief People Officer, Travers Smith

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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 You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?

We explore the essential skill of sending effective work emails with expert Kim Arnold. Kim emphasises the importance of connecting with recipients rather than trying to impress them, the significance of understanding your audience's perspective and shares insights on what goes wrong when low confidence writes an email! Tune in to discover practical tips for mastering this crucial aspect of professional communication.

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In celebration of International Women's Day 2024 we have something a little bit different. Hear the stories of the women who came before us, our grandmothers, what they did in their working lives and what we do now!

In this episode, we tackle the often overlooked subtle emotions that can disrupt your workday and explore a practical strategy you can use to support yourself and maintain your productivity even in the emotional moments.

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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 be "behind yourself" - offering yourself the same backing, encouragement, and protection you give to others. I talk about how this shift can transform not only your confidence but your entire career, your life - and maybe even the world?

I also introduce my Members Club, where I help women create the foundation for lasting professional confidence by getting behind themselves.

Key Takeaways:

- Why it’s so important to be get behind yourself

- How backing, encouragement, and protection from yourself can change your confidence.

- What it means to get behind yourself at work

If you’re ready to get behind yourself and take your confidence to the next level, check out the The Members Club: open for new members in September 2024.

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Ever wonder why some people excel at project planning and others struggle just to stay organised? Delve into the fascinating world of executive functions, explore your brain's executive control centre and uncover the secrets to boosting your focus, organisation, and productivity at work.

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I have an alternative approach to self-kindness which might help you actually apply it to your working life. If you know you need to be kind to yourself, but struggle to actually do it, this episode is for you.

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In this episode we uncover the crucial link between leadership styles and confidence. While various leadership styles may lead to success, only one fosters genuine confidence. Find out fear-based leadership may be damaging your confidence and explore the transformative potential of adopting a radically different leadership approach. Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz to find out and get personalised support to break out it Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna

Ever thought, I just need to be more assertive? Today we are going to take a look at what assertiveness means, why it’s important in a work context and how you can develop assertiveness.

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The Drama Triangle (Karpman) shows how we can play a role of "victim," "persecutor" or "rescuer" at work. When we take on one of the roles within a Drama Triangle, we get what it says on the tin, drama! In this episode I share examples of playing each role within the drama triangle and share three steps you can take to get out of it! You are stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz now to find out and find out what you can do to get unstuck Drama Triangle

This is a conversation about changing direction your career . Lydia shares how she has gone from realising the career path she thought she was on might have to change and struggling to come to terms with it, to exploring her options and testing them out!

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Would you call yourself a people pleaser? You'll hear some of the pitfalls of being a people pleaser, real client examples of people pleasing at work and some steps you can take to evaluate your people pleasing. Learn more and enrol: Confident at Work Programme ⁠ ⁠⁠Take the quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call with Anna to explore private confidence coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Almost 700 of you have taken the quiz to find out whether you are in a low confidence cycle and contributed to a dataset which sheds light on the unconscious habits habits which keep us stuck feeling less confident than we want. Find out what 86% of you are doing that is keeping you stuck in a low confidence cycle at work!

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Sharing simple exercises for you to review your 2023 so you can get the clarity you need to plan for an awesome 2024!

You can use this any year, just replace the dates.

Here's how I can support you in 2025:

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In this episode I am sharing 12 simple habits which you can adopt to build and maintain your confidence at work.

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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 stop.

Key Points Covered:

1. Understanding What You’re Avoiding:

   • We explore the underlying fears and concerns that lead to avoiding confrontation.
   • Consideration of what confrontation means to you and what you gain or avoid by not engaging in it.

2. The Opposite of ‘Avoid’:

   • What you have to go towards; resolution, discomfort, pursuing the right action, the part of you that wants to shy away, and someone's honest response.

3. Coaching Questions to Reflect On:

   • What's happening now? Identify your current behavior and avoidance patterns.
   • Why is it a problem? Understand the impact of avoidance on your life and work.
   • What happens if you don't change? Consider the long-term consequences of continuing to avoid confrontation.
   • What would you like to have happen? Define your desired outcome in dealing with confrontation.
   • What's your plan? Commit to specific actions to address confrontation.

Practical Examples:

• We discuss real-life scenarios where avoidance of confrontation causes more harm than good, providing both employee and senior-level examples.
• These examples illustrate the consequences of avoiding confrontation and how addressing it can lead to better outcomes.

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Do you find it difficult to switch off from work in the holidays? In this week's episode we ask why, and how you could do things differently; if you want to!

Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle? Take the Quiz to find out and what you can do about it ⁠

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It's December and we are celebrating! But are you celebrating yourself and the people you work with enough? Celebrating your work is motivating, and confidence boosting. Find out how celebrating and confidence and intertwined in this week's episode.

Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle? Take the Quiz to find out and what you can do about it

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