One of the key ways to build your confidence is to practice. In the workplace, men are often getting the benefit of practice in the workplace on a day to day basis. The practice of … Continue reading Take a risk!
Develop a plan to demonstrate confidence under pressure
Confidence is all about your mindset. So part of this should be developing a Confidence Plan to help you to act confident and to acknowledge any fear to you and do it anyway! There should … Continue reading Develop a plan to demonstrate confidence under pressure
Create the right mindset to anchor you in the positive
Confidence is an attitude or a way to approach things. It is a feeling, not a behaviour. Our experience, thoughts, attire, emotions, believes and values can all have an impact on our confidence and our … Continue reading Create the right mindset to anchor you in the positive
The Science of Confidence
Confidence is a feeling, not a behaviour. Confidence is not a fixed attribute; it’s the outcome of the thoughts we think and the actions we take. Therefore is it influenced by our Neurochemicals. Crucially – … Continue reading The Science of Confidence
Communication: Actions Speaker Louder
When it comes to confidence and making a lasting impression, it is clear that actions speak louder than just words. Words make up just 7% of the way we communicate. How you communicate is made … Continue reading Communication: Actions Speaker Louder
The 5 Ps of Vocal Impact
You can use your voice to make an impact. Just remember the 5 Ps: Pace Power Pitch Pause emPhasis. When communicating, your voice is an important tool at your disposal. You can use it to … Continue reading The 5 Ps of Vocal Impact
First Impressions (the 7/11 Rule)
You have probably been told time and time again about the importance of first impressions and have heard the saying ‘You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression’. One of the reasons … Continue reading First Impressions (the 7/11 Rule)
What does Confidence sound like?
You cannot not communicate. You are always communicating. Therefore it is important to have an understanding of how you communicate and what you can do to communicate confidence. Even if you don’t feel it. As … Continue reading What does Confidence sound like?
Adopt a Growth Mindset
Many people mistakeningly see performance conversations and/or feedback as criticism or an attempt to point out weaknesses or flaws. Others see it simply as a way to decide who gets a pay increase or promotion. … Continue reading Adopt a Growth Mindset
Coaching: Questions to Ask
Use a Coaching Mindset can be a great way to have more meaningful conversations when you are doing someone’s appraisal or end of year review (or even just a check-in). When you are doing an … Continue reading Coaching: Questions to Ask