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!

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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 or speed for competence, but true leadership is about self-trust, clarity, and impact - even when quiet.

You’ll learn:

• Why senior roles don’t require extroversion and how introverts can lead naturally

• How pausing, thinking deeply, and speaking deliberately can be powerful tools

• Practical strategies for navigating high-stimulation environments, networking, and visibility without burning out

• How confidence for introverts is about presence, influence, and authority - not loudness or performance

Whether you’re an introverted professional, a thoughtful leader, or someone who wants to embrace their own quiet power, this episode helps you step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and calm authority.

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 work

• How low-confidence cycles make you overthink, over-prepare, or shut down

• The key mindset shift confident professionals use: trusting their overall competence, even when they don’t have all the answers

• Practical ways to shift your confidence cycle and stay calm, instead of panic

If you struggle with public speaking anxiety, being caught off guard at work, or fear of looking incompetent, this episode will give you tools to handle any unexpected moment with more confidence.

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 it connects to confidence and self-trust, and how to create a clean mental break between your job and your life.

• ​Why your brain keeps replaying work after hours and after meetings
• ​How ruminating drains your energy, focus, and confidence
• ​The hidden thought patterns that keep you mentally “on the clock”
• ​How to close your workday without forcing yourself to “stop thinking”

Stopping work rumination isn’t about controlling your thoughts - it’s about building confidence, clarity, and trust in yourself.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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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 this episode, we explore why the thought “I don’t deserve to be here” shows up, how it impacts your behaviour and confidence, and what you can do about it.

You’ll learn:

• ​Why feeling undeserving or like a fraud often increases with promotions, new roles, or leadership opportunities
• ​How “I don’t deserve this” shows up in your head, your body and your behaviour at work
• ​Why knowing you’re competent doesn’t automatically stop the feeling
• ​The hidden protective function of this thought
• ​Practical tools and reflection prompts to reduce self-judgment and increase choice

If you struggle with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, or feeling like you don’t belong at work, this episode helps you understand the thought, reclaim your agency, and show up more fully.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

📌 ⁠⁠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 episode, we explore why negative feedback hurts so much, how low confidence cycles and self-criticism make feedback harder to handle, and why struggling with criticism is often part of a bigger emotional picture. I also share my own experience of finding feedback painful and how that changed over time.

We talk about:

• ​Why we take feedback personally and emotionally
• ​How to handle negative feedback at work with more confidence
• ​The difference between unfair feedback and constructive feedback
• ​Power dynamics and why some feedback feels unsafe
• ​Common reactions to criticism (defensiveness, shutdown, panic)
• ​How to stop spiralling after negative feedback
• ​How to build confidence so feedback feels manageable
• ​A practical mindset shift to help you receive feedback without collapsing

If you want to handle criticism better, stop overthinking feedback, and feel more confident when receiving negative feedback, this episode will help you start changing your relationship with feedback - with time, a bit of compassion, and practice.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

📌 ⁠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 and perfectionism to people-pleasing, speaking up in meetings, handling feedback, and navigating conflict.

We explore the patterns and insights behind these challenges, showing what really keeps people stuck and why these struggles are so common, even for successful and emotionally intelligent professionals.

💡 Key insights include:

• How the inner critic and over-monitoring affect confidence

• Why speaking up or setting boundaries can feel so difficult

• Patterns of confidence under pressure, in high-stakes moments, and when feedback is involved

• How social perception and self-doubt influence day-to-day performance

• The shift from “fake it till you make it” to understanding authentic confidence

🎯 Perfect for: mid-to-senior professionals, emotionally intelligent leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of confidence at work!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

• 📌 ⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 class at the end of January ⁠- your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness.

• Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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:

1. ​Judgment - Stop judging yourself too harshly around your confidence.
2. ​Embarrassment - Let go of feeling bad about feeling bad!
3. ​Thinking it’s a personality flaw - Confidence isn’t fixed; it can be built.
4. ​Thinking it’s just you - You’re not alone in feeling uncertain.
5. ​Thinking there’s nothing you can do - Small steps can create big change.

🎓 If you want to feel more confident at work, you need to ⁠join our upcoming training, Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass.⁠

Want to be more Confident At Work?

• ​⁠Join our upcoming class to start 2026 with real confidence at work.⁠⁠
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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 including learning how to:

• ​Trust your decisions and expertise
• ​Step out of overthinking and stay present
• ​Manage stress and emotions effectively
• ​Handle mistakes and setbacks
• ​Recognise your strengths and give yourself fair feedback

Whether you want to perform at your best, boost your confidence, or show up with clarity and calm, this episode gives you the roadmap to start building confidence today.

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• ​Sign up now to join the ⁠Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass ⁠
• ​Start here: take our free Confidence Assessment
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• ​Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership

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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.

If your confidence drops the moment something goes wrong, this episode is for you. Many professionals struggle with imposter syndrome, overthinking, perfectionism and worrying about how they’re perceived - and you can’t solve any of that without learning to handle mistakes.

We’ll explore:

• ​Why confidence collapses when you depend on everything going right
• ​How perfectionism and over-preparing keep you stuck
• ​Why mistakes feel so threatening
• ​The essential skill that will help keep you calm, grounded and more resilient

You’ll learn how to build confidence that holds up under pressure, and how to feel more steady, capable and yourself at work - even when things get messy.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

• ​Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  
• ​Explore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic