Confident At Work

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Fixing one confidence problem at work only to find another?
You get better at speaking up in meetings… then struggle with presentations. You become more confident with senior stakeholders… then find yourself second-guessing everything again.
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explains why workplace confidence isn’t really about fixing individual situations. The same patterns — overthinking, fear of judgement, perfectionism, self-doubt and relying on external validation — can show up across your working life.
You’ll discover why lasting confidence comes from changing the underlying patterns, not just learning how to handle one situation better.
If you’re capable but still struggle with confidence at work, this episode will help you understand what might really be going on — and what you can do about it.
Wondering if joining the Confident at Work Programme could help you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with Anna to talk through what you’re experiencing at work and whether the programme could be a good fit.

Find out if you're in a low confidence cycle, and what you can do about it here.

Do you avoid difficult conversations because you’re worried about upsetting someone or damaging the relationship?
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores Radical Candour, why capable professionals can struggle with giving honest feedback, and how fear of conflict, people-pleasing and worrying about what others think can get in the way.
You’ll learn how to give clear, constructive feedback while still showing that you care — plus a simple framework for having difficult conversations with more confidence.
This episode credits the work of Kim Scott.

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

You want people to trust you, believe in you and see the value in you?
Then you have to go first.
In this episode, I explore why confidence at work starts with the relationship you have with yourself — and how self-doubt can quietly stop capable professionals from speaking up, putting themselves forward and taking opportunities.
If you want to feel more confident at work, trust yourself more and stop waiting for other people to validate your ability, this episode is for you.
Because sometimes, the person who needs to believe in you first is you.
In this episode:
Building self-trust and confidence at work
Speaking up when you’re worried about what people will think
Putting yourself forward for opportunities and career progression and promotions
Moving beyond self-doubt and the need for external validation

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

Do you ever find you're doubting yourself at work? Learn how to build self-trust with one simple confidence tool.
Maybe you’re preparing for an important meeting, delivering a presentation, starting something new, or stepping into a bigger role — and your brain starts doubting.
In this episode of the Confident At Work Podcast, we explore one simple tool to help you move from self-doubt to self-trust.
Instead of trying to eliminate doubt or convince yourself everything will go perfectly, you’ll learn how to ask a more powerful question:
“What can I trust in this situation?”
This practical confidence tool can help you feel calmer, more grounded and more able to show up at work — even when you feel uncertain.
If you struggle with workplace confidence, overthinking, imposter syndrome, or trusting yourself in professional situations, this episode will give you a simple exercise you can start using straight away.

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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

In this episode, we explore a powerful question for competent but not confident professionals:
Would you actually want to work for you?
Many high-performing professionals are skilled at their jobs but struggle to feel confident in themselves. Despite strong performance, their internal “manager” is often critical, perfectionistic, and focused on mistakes rather than progress.
We explore how this internal dynamic drives overthinking, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome — and why confidence often has less to do with ability, and more to do with how you manage yourself.
Drawing on insights from a live confidence masterclass, this episode reveals what changes when professionals start treating themselves like someone worth developing rather than criticising.
We cover:
Why competent professionals still lack confidence
The impact of your “inner manager” on performance and mindset
How perfectionism quietly reduces confidence
What it looks like to build a more supportive internal voice
If you’re good at your job but don’t feel it, this episode will help you rethink what’s really going on.

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 with Anna

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