You know how hypnosis is famous for curing phobias like spiders or fear of flying?Well, I’m using it to help cure workplace phobias too - think those moments that send your system into overdrive, whether that's presentations, big meetings, tricky colleagues, job interviews.In this episode, I’m breaking down:What workplace phobias actually are (and why they’re more common than you think)How they’re just like traditional phobias - the brain wiring is the sameWhy it’s not about logic, and how that helps us move forwardReal-life examples of workplace phobias I see in my clientsHow I’m using hypnosis to help people rewire their fear response and feel more confidentIf you’ve ever totally panicked before or during a big meeting, gone totally blank mid-presentation, or found yourself dreading interactions with certain people, maybe it's a workplace phobia! Listen on to find out.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/hypnosis Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership
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140. Why I Trained In Hypnosis And How I Use It To Help Client's Feel More Confident At Work
This week on Confident at Work, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coaching practice - and sharing the frustration that led me to seek out a new tool for helping clients feel more confident at work.When clients faced those big, scary moments - the ones that made them panic, freeze, or go completely offline - I realised I needed something else. A method that could turn down the fear and turn up the confidence.Enter hypnosis.Just like hypnosis has been used to cure phobias of spiders, I use it to help clients shift their fear of public speaking, big meetings, or intimidating colleagues.In this episode, I’ll share three powerful ways I use hypnosis to help clients build confidence at work:Reconditioning unhelpful responsesMentally rehearsing confident versions of key momentsAccessing deep insight from the unconscious mindWhether you're curious about how hypnosis works or wondering if it could help you, tune in to learn more.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 how coaching and hypnosis can support youExplore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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139. Giving Feedback And Having Difficult Conversations: It’s Not Their Feelings You’re Protecting - It’s Yours
In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really?In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort. This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.You will learn:Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trapHow to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoidWhat makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first 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 McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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138. The Perfectionist’s PR Agency: Monitoring And Managing Perceptions
If you believe you have to be perfect, you’ll end up spending a lot of time trying to manage how others perceive you. Before you know it, you’re running a one-person PR agency - carefully curating every word, every email, every interaction to ensure you’re seen in the “right” way.This relentless focus on perception management pulls you away from the actual work. It drains your energy, fuels overthinking, and ironically, makes you less effective.In this episode, we’re diving into:✅ Why perfectionists get stuck in perception management✅ How this feeds the Low Confidence Cycle✅ The hidden cost of avoiding risks and overthinking interactions✅ How to shift your focus from looking confident to actually feeling confidentIf you feel like you’re constantly on high alert, curating your every move, this episode will show you how to break free - so you can reclaim your time, energy, and confidence at work.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 McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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137. New Levels, New Devils
If you ever played a computer game you know the deal - you beat a level, progress, then face a brand-new challenge only to have to start learning all over again! Confidence at work is exactly the same. Just when you think you’ve mastered something, you move up a level, so a new obstacle appears.In this episode, we’re talking about:✅ Why confidence isn’t about reaching a place where everything feels easy✅ How to spot the challenges that show you’re levelling up✅ How to keep going when every new level brings new doubtsWant 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 McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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