In this episode we take on one of the most widely accepted yet misguided piece of career advice: "Fake it till you make it." After coming across this advice in a Google search, Anna unpacks why this approach not only doest work but is potentially harmful to anyone trying to build genuine confidence in the workplace. Key Takeaways: Debunking the Myth: Faking it does not lead to authentic confidence. Instead, it merely masks insecurities and delays the process of developing real self-assurance. Faking It vs. Authentic Confidence: Using examples from relationships and social media, we illustrate how faking confidence is similar to pretending in other areas of life—it may fool others, but it doesn't create genuine feelings or results. The Real Path to Confidence: Anna reminds listeners that true confidence comes from within, built through self-awareness, experience and personal growth, not through pretending. Take The Confidence Assessment to identify where you stand in your confidence journey and receive personalised advice for building real, lasting confidence that isn't fake. ⁠Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Explore and join The Members Club ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic