Middling Along

Julie Smith is here to Coach you Confident!

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In this episode we chat to Julie Smith about the nuances of confidence and practical strategies to boost yours. Julie shares insights from her coaching experience and her award-winning book, Coach Yourself Confident, offering tips on overcoming self-doubt, managing setbacks, and cultivating humble confidence.

 

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why confidence often hides behind other development themes
  • The concept of humble confidence — aligning your capabilities with your self-view
  • The importance of realistic, grounded self-assessment
  • Common misconceptions about confidence and success
  • The impact of societal norms and gender differences on confidence
  • Recognizing and managing internal saboteurs like comparisonitis and perfectionism
  • Practical exercises to strengthen your confidence muscle
  • Handling external setbacks and life's inevitable challenges
  • The power of awareness, language, and self-compassion in building confidence

    • Special Highlights:

    • The "full stop" technique to combat negative self-talk
    • Naming your inner critic (sorry Nigel!) for greater self-awareness
    • Embracing the idea that confidence fluctuates — it’s normal to feel confident sometimes and doubtful others
    • Insights from The Authority Gap on gender and confidence


      • Julie’s book Coach Yourself Confident is a finalist for a prestigious business book award, with a special Kindle offer for just 99p until mid-August 2025: https://mybook.to/CYC-eb

      Connect with Julie:

      • Website: talentsprout.co.uk
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/ 

        • Resources:

        • Download Tara Mohr’s cheat sheet on minimizing language in emails: https://www.taramohr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Before-You-Hit-Send-Checklist-Tara-Mohr.pdf 

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          You can also find me at http://www.thetripleshift.org  

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