Confident At Work

Ever felt sidelined in a meeting, dismissed, or like your ideas don’t get the credit they deserve? In this episode, we’re digging into the all-too-common experience of being talked over, dismissed, or ignored in professional settings. These moments can be frustrating and disheartening and of course, impact our confidence and our willingness to keep contributing and sharing our ideas.

We’ll explore why this happens, the role of unconscious bias, and the toll it can take on you. Through relatable examples, we’ll look at how you can identify these situations and strategies you can use to keep taking - including assertive re-entry techniques to building allies in the room.

I hope this episode equips you with tools to confidently hold your space and be heard, because we need you to stay in the conversation if things are going to change!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

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Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Imagine if there was one thing you could always be confident in, no matter what? One person who you could always rely on to support you no matter how things went?

You can. You can be the one. You can make a commitment to support yourself, no matter what.

While outcomes at work can be unpredictable, what if you could be 100% confident in how you will respond to themselves after the experience?

You might not know what will go right or wrong, but what if you could trust that you'll be treated with kindness, perspective, and support, whatever the outcome?

You'd ask for it from a good working relationship; in this week's episode I'm suggesting that you also ask for it from yourself and find out much your confidence can grow.

Listen on to find out how.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment⁠⁠ - answer a few simple questions and get personalised support in your inbox to help you start feeling more confident right away.

⁠⁠⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- a place for women professionals to find confidence and community.

⁠⁠⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠ with Anna, we'll explore your challenges and figure out how coaching can help you feel confident at work.

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Ever found yourself thinking, “If only they would just…!”? Whether it’s a boss making a decision you disagree with, a direct report missing deadlines, or a colleague dominating every conversation, we often wish others would change their behaviour to make our lives easier.

In this episode, we explore what happens when our preferred solutions hinge on someone else changing - and why this mindset can lead to frustration and missed opportunities. I’ll share examples of how clients struggle with tricky workplace dynamics and some powerful questions to help you move forward when someone’s behaviour feels like an obstacle.

Tune in to learn how to shift your focus, take control, and create a better outcome, even when others aren’t acting the way you’d like!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

In this episode, we dive into the common struggle of asking for help - whether at work or at home. Why do we often feel like we can't ask for support, even when we need it? We explore:

- The fear of being a burden: Why does it feel like asking for help makes us a nuisance?

- Perfectionism and self-worth: How does asking for help challenge the belief that we need to "do it all" on our own?

- The vulnerability of hearing "no": How the fear of rejection can stop us from asking

Through personal insights and thought-provoking questions, you will unpack the internal narratives that might be lurking in your brain around asking for help that make asking for help feel risky!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠⁠⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠

Struggling with decisions?

Making decisions can feel overwhelming at times, but why is that? In this episode, we dive into the common obstacles that might be holding you back and explore powerful tools to help you make clear, confident decisions - no matter the situation. Tune in to take control!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Ever wonder what a day in your life would look like if you showed up as the most confident version of yourself? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out! Join me for a guided visualisation designed to help you imagine and step into your most confident self. Whether you’re navigating tough meetings, public speaking, or just your day-to-day tasks, this powerful mental rehearsal will help you feel more powerful and in control.

Visualisation is a proven tool for success - athletes have been using it to enhance performance for decades and now you can use it too! Experience it firsthand as we walk through a day in your life with greater self-belief.

Coaching Challenge:

This week, I challenge you to set aside 5-10 minutes each day to repeat the guided visualization. Pay attention to how it shifts your mindset and how you approach your work. Take note of any differences in how you feel, act, and respond, and bring those observations with you next week’s episode!

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment⁠

⁠⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

What do 87% of professionals have in common?

They are self-critical at work! This week I am asking you two questions which will help you figure out if you are among the majority of professionals who speak to themselves critically at work.

The good news? You can do something about it, and when you do, you will improve your confidence, productivity and general wellbeing at work.

I share my ideas for how we can make these changes not just within ourselves, but within the wider world; our teams, departments and workplaces.

Want to be more Confident At Work?

⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment

⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠

⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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!

Would you like to be more Confident At Work?

Start here: ⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ and get some personalised support in your inbox right away.

⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠the place for women professionals who want to be more Confident At Work.

⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠ if you want to explore your personal challenges and how coaching can help.

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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 

Want to be more confident at work? Here's how we can help:

Join The Members Club

If you’re a professional woman looking to build confidence at work, you're inited to join us inside The Members Club. You'll have access to live coaching, training, and support to help you build and maintain your professional confidence.

Private Coaching

Book a course of private coaching session with Anna. Schedule a time here to discuss your needs and find out more.

⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ - answer a few simple questions and get personalised advice on how to feel more confident at work in your inbox.

Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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:

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!

Get more help with your confidence

⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠

⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠

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Cover art by Jacob McFadden

Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic