I once worked with someone who made my life a misery. I was quite senior, well respected and in general pretty robust, some would even say bad-ass, but around this person I would fall apart. I would be terrified of making a mistake, saying or doing the wrong thing. Petrified that they would think I… [Read more]
How understanding your ancestral memory can help you be happier and more confident.
I was talking to another coach a couple of weeks ago when he asked me what my favourite coaching tool was. Coaches often talk about this as we have loads of tricks and techniques at our disposal and like to share knowledge, but this was such an easy question to answer. I said it was doing… [Read more]
Need a confidence booster? 3 quick and easy ways to feel more confident.
One of my most popular talks! We all need to give ourselves a confidence booster from time to time. Before an interview, a sales meeting or a difficult conversation the nerves can easily kick in. Here are my 3 top tips for giving yourself instant confidence. They work any time, any place, anywhere. This… [Read more]
Boost your self-belief by using what you’ve already got
How many of these do you have? Decent GCSEs, A levels, BA, BSc, LLB, PhD, MA, MSc, FCMA, ACCA, FCA, FRS or any other academic qualification. Certificates for swimming a length, winning the U15 school tennis tournament or something similar; trophies, medals, of any sort; any coloured belt in karate, judo, kick-boxing or any martial… [Read more]
Did I really do that? What to do when you know you’re good but can’t quite believe it.
A little while ago, I did some research on confidence. There was a recurring theme which amounted to ‘logically, I know I’m good but somehow I just can’t quite believe it’. I got really interested in this disconnect. Every week I see clients who are amazing – competent, intelligent, juggling home and work brilliantly. They… [Read more]
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