Episodes
There are specific challenges when you are the one in the family who goes first. In this episode we explore the hidden reality for those people who dont always feel like they fit in at their organisation or notice the differences between them and their colleagues. If that's you, this episode will be a support, if it's not you, it's time to learn about how it might feel for some of the people around you. Take the quiz to find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call to...
Published 04/18/24
Tune in to learn how to recognise and address the toxic boss you didn't know you had. We explore how to identify and navigate and transform an unnoticed kind toxicity in the workplace; the toxic inner boss so you can feel more confident at work. Take the quiz to find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle ⁠Book a call to enquire about private coaching with Anna
Published 04/05/24
Interested in fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion within your organisation? Then consider becoming an ally. In this episode, a panel of experts explore the significance of allyship, its benefits for your organisation and colleagues, and offer practical suggestions for you and your organisation on how to be a confident ally. With special thanks to our expert guest panel: Katie Winstanley, Inclusion and Diversity Manager, House of Commons  Anja Beriro, Legal Partner in Government...
Published 03/29/24
We power of cultivating a growth mindset in the workplace and explore how adopting a mindset can support your resilience, and help you embrace new challenges. Hear some practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset, and why it's important to be in a high confidence cycle first! Explore private confidence coaching with Anna⁠ Purchase the Confident at Work digital course Take the quiz; Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?
Published 03/22/24
We explore the essential skill of sending effective work emails with expert Kim Arnold. Kim emphasises the importance of connecting with recipients rather than trying to impress them, the significance of understanding your audience's perspective and shares insights on what goes wrong when low confidence writes an email! Tune in to discover practical tips for mastering this crucial aspect of professional communication. Find Kim here Explore Confidence Coaching with Anna here Book a call...
Published 03/15/24
In celebration of International Women's Day 2024 we have something a little bit different. Hear the stories of the women who came before us, our grandmothers, what they did in their working lives and what we do now!
Published 03/08/24
In this episode, we tackle the often overlooked subtle emotions that can disrupt your workday and explore a practical strategy you can use to support yourself and maintain your productivity even in the emotional moments. Explore private confidence coaching with Anna Join the Confident at Work group programme
Published 03/01/24
Ever wonder why some people excel at project planning and others struggle just to stay organised? Delve into the fascinating world of executive functions, explore your brain's executive control centre and uncover the secrets to boosting your focus, organisation, and productivity at work. Explore coaching with Anna, book a call here Take the free quiz to find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle here
Published 02/23/24
I have an alternative approach to self-kindness which might help you actually apply it to your working life. If you know you need to be kind to yourself, but struggle to actually do it, this episode is for you. Explore private coaching with Anna Take the quiz: Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle?
Published 02/16/24
In this episode we uncover the crucial link between leadership styles and confidence. While various leadership styles may lead to success, only one fosters genuine confidence. Find out fear-based leadership may be damaging your confidence and explore the transformative potential of adopting a radically different leadership approach. Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz to find out and get personalised support to break out it Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna
Published 02/09/24
Ever thought, I just need to be more assertive! Today we are going to take a look at what assertiveness means, why it’s important in a work context and how you can develop assertiveness. Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz to find out Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna Explore the Confident at Work group programme
Published 02/02/24
The Drama Triangle (Karpman) shows how we can play a role of "victim," "persecutor" or "rescuer" at work. When we take on one of the roles within a Drama Triangle, we get what it says on the tin, drama! In this episode I share examples of playing each role within the drama triangle and share three steps you can take to get out of it! You are stuck in a low confidence cycle? Take the quiz now to find out and find out what you can do to get unstuck Drama Triangle
Published 01/26/24
This is a conversation about changing direction your career . Lydia shares how she has gone from realising the career path she thought she was on might have to change and struggling to come to terms with it, to exploring her options and testing them out! Take the quiz to find out if you you stuck in a Low Confidence Cycle and get personalised results to grow your confidence Explore private Confidence Coaching with Anna Confident At Work Group Programme
Published 01/19/24
Would you call yourself a people pleaser? You'll hear some of the pitfalls of being a people pleaser, real client examples of people pleasing at work and some steps you can take to evaluate your people pleasing. Learn more and enrol: Confident at Work Programme ⁠ ⁠⁠Take the quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call with Anna to explore private confidence coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠
Published 01/12/24
Almost 700 of you have taken the quiz to find out whether you are in a low confidence cycle and contributed to a dataset which sheds light on the unconscious habits habits which keep us stuck feeling less confident than we want. Find out what 86% of you are doing that is keeping you stuck in a low confidence cycle at work! Learn more and enrol: Confident at Work Programme ⁠Take the quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle?⁠ ⁠Book a call with Anna to explore private confidence...
Published 01/05/24
Sharing simple exercises for you to review your 2023 so you can get the clarity you need to plan for an awesome 2024! Here's how I can support you in 2024: Book the Grow Your Confidence in 2024 Masterclass here Find out more and enrol in the Confident at Work Programme for 2024
Published 12/29/23
In this episode I am sharing 12 simple habits which you can adopt to build and maintain your confidence at work. Book your place on January's free Grow Your Professional Confidence Masterclass Join Confident at Work, a group training programme for 2024 Book a call to speak to Anna about private coaching
Published 12/22/23
Do you find it difficult to switch off from work in the holidays? In this week's episode we ask why, and how you could do things differently; if you want to! Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle? Take the Quiz to find out and what you can do about it ⁠ ⁠Join January's free class; Grow Your Professional Confidence in 2024
Published 12/14/23
It's December and we are celebrating! But are you celebrating yourself and the people you work with enough? Celebrating your work is motivating, and confidence boosting. Find out how celebrating and confidence and intertwined in this week's episode. Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle? Take the Quiz to find out and what you can do about it Join January's free class; Grow Your Professional Confidence in 2024
Published 12/08/23
Are you stuck in a low confidence cycle? After analysing hundreds of Confidence Coaching sessions with successful professionals across various industries, I identified the specific habits that create low confidence at work. Identifying your low confidence habits is the first step to breaking free of them, so you can finally develop real confidence on the inside. To find out if you are stuck in a low confidence cycle, get personalised results and your next steps take the quiz now.
Published 12/01/23
We all know workplace culture can impact confidence, wellbeing and productivity, but this week we dig into an ever-present topic which goes totally unnoticed in our workplaces; our own internal culture. Join Anna Collins, Divisional Nurse Director and I for a conversation about workplace culture, external and internal and the impact both cultures have on our working lives. Take The Quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle? Book a call to explore private coaching with Anna Manning.
Published 11/24/23
Lots of work around confidence is actually aimed at helping you mask low confidence by mimicking confidence; wearing a power suit, speaking in the right kind of way, focusing on 'executive presence'. I am not up for helping you mask low confidence with presentation 'tricks'. I am here to help you look behind the mask, find out why you dont feel as confident as you deserve and work there to help you feel confidence v. look confident. Mimicking confidence keeps you stuck in a low confidence...
Published 11/21/23
Exploring a pitfall of perfectionism - my client wanted to coaching because he was feeling a lack of confidence around leading a particular task at work. During the call we identified some interesting things, that he was beating himself up for not handling it to the appropriate standard, and that the standard could not, in fact, ever be met. An extract from his coaching call is shared in this week's episode with his kind permission. ⁠⁠Take The Quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle⁠?
Published 11/21/23
Lots of people feel nervous networking. This week I am sharing 3 tips from my experience of coaching professionals to help you feel more confident and calmer while networking. ⁠⁠Take The Quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle⁠?
Published 11/21/23
If you are taking things personally at work and its impacting your confidence, this episode is for you! We explore peroanl and client examples of why we take things personally, what happens when we do and what you can do about it. ⁠Take The Quiz: Are You Stuck In A Low Confidence Cycle Book a call to explore private confidence coaching Buy Confident at Work, digital confidence course Check out the high and low confidence cycles
Published 11/21/23