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- Delegation can be surprisingly difficult — especially when you’re a capable, conscientious professional who is used to getting things done yourself.
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores why managers often hold onto too much work, struggle to trust others, or worry that delegation means losing control. You’ll learn how to delegate without dumping, micromanaging or rescuing, and how effective delegation can build confidence, capability and ownership in your team.
If you struggle with delegation, perfectionism, overthinking or confidence at work, this episode will give you a simple framework to help you let go and lead more effectively.
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Book your call to explore the Confident At Work Programme - Ever find yourself procrastinating on something you need to do - not because you’re lazy, but because you’re worrying, overthinking or just feeling stuck?
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning shares a simple three-step tool to help you move forward when your confidence, emotions or fear are getting in the way:
Notice. Accept. Support.
A practical approach to understanding what’s happening, stopping the struggle with yourself, and working out what you need to take the next step.
If you struggle with procrastination, overthinking, perfectionism, self-doubt or getting started at work, this is a simple tool to try the next time you feel stuck.
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 199. Why Fixing Confidence Problems Feels Like Whack-A-Mole — And What Actually Works
10/08/2026 | 18 mins.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.
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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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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
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Confident at Work is a weekly podcast by Confidence Coach Anna Manning, designed to help professionals feel calm, capable, and confident at work. Each episode explores the real challenges behind self-doubt, overthinking, and imposter feelings - and gives you practical tools to manage your mind, handle pressure, and show up with confidence.
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