Confident At Work

In this episode, we explore the inner critic at work and how it directly impacts your workplace confidence, decision-making, and performance.
We look at how self-doubt shows up in everyday situations such as:
Speaking up in meetings
Experiencing imposter syndrome at work
Struggling with decision-making confidence
Overthinking work and second-guessing output
The cycle of self-criticism that impacts leadership confidence
I share a personal story about building a simple habit that quickly turned into a powerful example of how the inner critic can take over - and how this same voice shows up in professional settings.
We also break down common cognitive distortions at work, including catastrophising, mind-reading, and all-or-nothing thinking, and explore how they quietly shape behaviour.
Finally, we look at how to start recognising this internal voice, create distance from it, and build stronger self-leadership and confidence at work.

Want to be more Confident At Work?
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

You’ve lived by the motto “fake it till you make it” - but what happens when you actually make it?
In this episode of Confident at Work, we tackle a question that so many professionals face when stepping up into more senior roles: “I’ve made it - now what?”
We explore why the strategy of fake it till you make it can start to backfire:
Why “fake it till you make it” has a shelf life
How faking confidence can actually fuel imposter syndrome
The habits and internal skills you can build to start trusting yourself at work
How to move from exhausting pretence to real, sustainable confidence
If you’re stepping into a more senior position, struggling with self-doubt, or wondering how to maintain confidence without faking it, this episode is for you.

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  
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Have you ever found yourself frozen in a meeting, unable to speak up or push back - even when you know you should?
In this episode, Anna Manning reveals one of the biggest hidden reasons people struggle with confidence at work - and most never realise it.
Using real-world examples Anna explains why we freeze and shares practical tools to reconnect with the internal strength you need in order to handle those moments.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:
Why freezing in certain situations isn’t a lack of skill - it’s often a missing internal resource.
How to identify when and why your “fire” goes offline.
A simple tool to bring your inner strength into any challenging meeting or conversation.
How to break the low-confidence cycle and start showing up with more presence, assertiveness, and confidence.
Whether you’re dealing with difficult colleagues, challenging boardroom dynamics, or managing yourself in high-stakes discussions, this episode will give you actionable insights to stop freezing and stay in the game.

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 Programme - BE QUICK! We start in April 2026: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme

Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Struggling with overthinking at work? Fear of making mistakes? Constant mental noise that leaves you exhausted?
In this episode, Hannah shares how she went from being a capable, high-performing professional stuck in self-doubt and workplace anxiety to becoming confident, decisive, and drama-free at work after 12 months in the Confident at Work programme.
It's a powerful, honest look at what’s really possible when you learn to manage overthinking and build confidence from the inside out.
Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme here: ⁠https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme⁠

Want to be more Confident At Work?
Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Book a call to explore joining the Confident At Work Programme - enrolling now for April 2026
Get private support to feel confident at work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

Are you struggling with confidence at work, even though you’re capable and skilled? The real challenge isn’t ability - it’s often the fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged.
In this episode of The Confident at Work Podcast, we explore a powerful shift that transforms workplace confidence: being willing to fail.
When we stop focusing on trying to avoiding embarrassment, rejection, and mistakes, fear loses its grip - and confidence naturally grows.
We discuss how this mindset connects to:
Overcoming perfectionism and impostor syndrome at work

Speaking up in meetings and sharing ideas without fear

Byron Katie’s “The Work” and the power of willingness

Memory reconsolidation in psychology

Buddhist philosophy and reducing resistance to uncomfortable emotions

If you want to stop letting fear control your decisions and start showing up more fully at work, this episode gives you practical insights and a simple question to shift your mindset today.

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 Programme - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme

Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic