How to build confidence in the workplace
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2022
How to Build Confidence in the Workplace Confidence is something we must build, grow and develop over time. We've come up with three hacks and techniques to learn [.].
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Communicating with Confidence
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Confidence has the power to enhance your communication in dramatic and surprising ways. Simply by learning to communicate with confidence, you will inspire others to have greater confidence in you and your abilities. SIGN UP HERE. The post Communicating with Confidence appeared first on Eat Your Career. Webinar Announcement Speaking UpCommunication is a complicated, multi-faceted skillset required for professional success.
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Building Authentic Self-Confidence
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 2, 2018
As a professional speaker and corporate trainer , I’m often mistaken for one of those rare “naturally confident” people. Contrary to what you might believe, confidence and self-esteem are rarely natural traits. The dirty little secret that no one talks about is this: research shows that nearly 100% of mentally healthy people will struggle with self-confidence to one degree or another. Interestingly, the more confident we are, the higher regard people tend to have for us.
Confidence is key for assistants
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 23, 2015
Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for assistants. We have a difficult job and if we are unable to stand up for ourselves this makes the role a lot harder. Although not all of us are blessed with unwavering self-confidence (I certainly am not!) There are areas within the role that every assistant should feel comfortable with and have confidence in their own abilities.
5 tips on how to feel confident when you really don’t
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 9, 2019
Before going on the stage myself and the other panellists were talking about how we conquer our nerves so that we can get up on stage and speak to the audience. Core Competencies admin administrators assistants Competencies confidence EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual AssistantJust recently I was chairing a panel session at the Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds.
When Growing Your Business Is a Constant Sales Pitch, Confidence Is Your Greatest Ally
Success
JUNE 25, 2022
In this economy, what people want most from you is confidence. I can’t walk into the room and say, “Just so we’re all clear, I’ve never really done this before, and I have my doubts, and I just wanted to share my insecurities with you in case I don’t measure up once you pick me.”
Do you have the confidence to open the boardroom door?
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 20, 2013
How do we get the confidence required to walk into a boardroom when top level directors struggle and how do we keep our boss on time without annoying the rest of the meeting attendees? A lot of my confidence comes from a deep rooted belief in ‘fake it till ya make it’! Finally ask if your director would prefer you to email or text them if anything urgent comes up. The post Do you have the confidence to open the boardroom door?
The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence
Success
MAY 8, 2022
What if a little audacity is exactly what we need to restore our confidence in our choices and reignite trust in ourselves? Cape Up so You Don’t Cop Out. When we find ourselves insecure about our intuition, uncertain how to proceed, it’s in these moments we need to cape up.
Five Confidence Boosting Steps to Showcasing Your Smarts
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Are you feeling a lack of confidence at work, resulting in you not speaking up or putting yourself forward? If you answered yes to any of these questions, don’t despair, A great way to develop your confidence is to showcase what you know; you’ll feel better about yourself and others perceptions of you will change for the better. Up Your Industry Knowledge.
The Difference Between Comfort, Cockiness, And Confidence
Productivityist
APRIL 4, 2017
I slowed my pace, struggling to keep up with my wife and the guide. The point was that I was not confident with my steps, so I was careful with them. I picked up the pace. I felt more confident with each step I took. Even as the path narrowed and the incline became steeper, my confidence grew. Both the guide and Anne were several steps ahead of me when I stepped a little too far to the right and almost wound up face first in a rice terrace about a foot below.
The Relationship Between Confidence and Productivity
Productivityist
APRIL 14, 2016
You know you need a confidence boost. If you would like to be more productive, having a healthy level of confidence is essential to your success, no matter what your profession. Through working with other writers on a daily basis I’ve seen the effects of confidence on productivity first-hand. Isn’t Self-Confidence the Same Thing as Motivation? In many cases, you are making the assumption that confidence is the same as motivation.
Gain Confidence by Writing Down Your Ambitions
On The Job
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
The next time you''re feeling a bit down on yourself, you can regain your confidence — and make a good impression on others — if you take time to write down your aspirations and ambitions, a new study reveals. Writing about two paragraphs outlining your goals will help you feel more confident and energetic, Gavin Kilduff, an assistant professor of management and organization at New York University, says his research shows. Confidence comes from knowing you''ve done your homework.
Looking Good, Feeling Unstoppable: Skin Pharm’s Maegan Griffin on Finding the Confidence to Get Started
Success
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Social media is a marketing goldmine for up-and-coming companies like Skin Pharm. The post Looking Good, Feeling Unstoppable: Skin Pharm’s Maegan Griffin on Finding the Confidence to Get Started appeared first on SUCCESS.
How To Confidently Talk About Your Experience as a Virtual Assistant When You Have None to Speak of.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
That’s doubly true if you came to your practice having been an employee for the rest of your career and being used to having a “boss,” and other “higher ups” you were required to answer to and show respect to.
10 Powerful Ways to Stand Up for Yourself in Any Situation
Success
JUNE 26, 2021
Learning to stand up for yourself will help you take charge of your life, believe in your own power and embolden you to reach for your dreams. Learn to stand up for yourself in any situation with these 10 simple yet powerful steps. Channel that confidence when dealing with others.
Career Success A to Z: C is for Confidence
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Ultimately, I settled on confidence because it’s the one quality that can make all of these things easier. With confidence, you’ll be a better communicator and more effective collaborator. Confidence will help you meet fear with courage. After all, you can’t effectively self-promote with a healthy dose of confidence. How do you embrace confidence in a way that works for you both personally and professionally? Can you tell when someone is faking confidence?
Shake It Up!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
It’s time to shake things up. This week I’d like you to really step out of your comfort zone—shake it up! Toastmasters and other similar groups or classes build confidence and teach you how to communicate your thoughts in a way that is clear, concise and impactful. I dare you to shake yourself up this week. The post Shake It Up! Okay, Monday Motivators, it is the last week of February 2015.
Small Business Employment, Confidence Stalled
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 31, 2010
Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Linking Coworking and Innovation | Main | Good News - The Unemployment Rate Went Up in August » August 31, 2010 Small Business Employment, Confidence Stalled The Intuit Small Business Employment Index for August showed a slowing rate of small business job growth. It's going to be a long road back unless small business employment picks up.
3 V’s of Confident Communication
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Facial expressions, gestures and body movements - make up over half of the message you are communicating. Example: Betty never thought much of it when she told her husband, “I’m at Sandy’s, we’re having hot dogs for dinner,” until her husband showed up at Sandy’s with hot dogs in hand. Communication is more than talking. It’s a two-way process of sending and receiving messages: verbally and nonverbally. Communication is vital to personal success.
The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up
Success
JULY 30, 2021
In her book, The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success , Megan McArdle explains that we gain skills by practicing things because we’re strengthening the connection between the action and the reward. Strike up a conversation with a complete stranger.
Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader (Webinar)
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. Confidence confidence leader leadershipJoin us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader. Date : Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Unleash Your Confidence – Vlad Dolezal Interview
Brilliantly Better
MARCH 12, 2011
A few days ago, Vlad launched his first paid product, a guide called Unleash Your Confidence. You may find it hard to believe, but this guide is actually about… confidence. Like being confident in the situations you want. A lot of my readers were interested in learning more about confidence, and after thinking about it for a while, I decided that an e-book would be a great way to cover the topic. Confidence isn’t about magically getting rid of all fear.
How Job Seekers Can Project a More Confident Image
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
Even the most confident job seeker has a niggle of doubt every now and again. Even if it's only a twinge that wakes you up in the middle of the night, it's there. But there are ways to become more confident about yourself and what you bring to the table. She says that unless you’re “authentic” in your interactions, then you wind up feeling stressed, depressed and anxious about your efforts. Any other suggestions you have to boost the confidence of job seekers?
Your Words Are Powerful: 8 Positive Speaking Habits to Build Yourself Up
Success
MAY 20, 2022
So if you want more influence, confidence, connection or opportunities to come your way, begin with what you’re projecting into the world each time you open your mouth. Power to fuel your confidence and ambition and power to make you feel anxious and inadequate.
How to Get Others to Value Your Work
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
In my experience, when people fully understand their own value, they exude a much higher level of confidence in all that they do, and others naturally respond to this. Speak Up. Talk up your projects. That’s why my newest book contains an entire chapter on how to comfortably and confidently promote your accomplishments. But it can take a lot of time and energy to shift perceptions that are deeply engrained, and you may not be up for that.
Ep 176: Sona Movsesian – Assistant to Conan O’Brien and Author of The World’s Worst Assistant
Go Burrows
JULY 17, 2022
And when I realized like, “Oh, I could still party it up on Friday nights and, you know, and I can… and Saturday nights and just enjoy my life and, and go out there and then do my job. You know, I’m, I’m not someone who… I grew up in LA.
The Urban Myth of Confidence
Men With Pens
OCTOBER 28, 2010
A full-blown, firmly-declared, confident statement uttered with absolute certainty. However, there is one myth rarely mentioned, even though it maybe more harmful and hold more people back than all of the above myths combined: It’s the myth of confidence. Or rather, that people don’t have enough confidence. I regular hear clients tell me they need to achieve something once (or even many times) to feel confident about replicating the same behavior successfully.
Has Your Confidence Turned Into Arrogance?
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
I know that confidence is needed in the working world. In other words, has your confidence turned into arrogance? Now, contrast that with the definition of confidence: "A feeling of assurance or certainty." They believe that just by showing up, success will follow. We don't think we are arrogant, just confident. I challenge you to think about whether your confidence has turned into something more damaging.
The Urban Myth of Confidence
Men With Pens
OCTOBER 28, 2010
A full-blown, firmly-declared, confident statement uttered with absolute certainty. However, there is one myth rarely mentioned, even though it may be more harmful and hold more people back than all of the above myths combined: It’s the myth of confidence. Or rather, that people don’t have enough confidence. I regularly hear clients tell me they need to achieve something once (or even many times) to feel confident about replicating the same behavior successfully.
7 Strategies to Speak Up to Get Results
Office Dynamics
APRIL 12, 2016
I’ve lost my mojo and fear speaking up when I should,” confessed Janet who recently stepped into a new position. That’s why I’m offering these seven strategies to help you speak up and speak your truth the next time you feel that your voice needs to be heard: Clarity is Key. For example, are you speaking up to correct a misunderstanding that could lead to litigation or to heal a relationship riff? Consider the price you’re paying for not speaking up.
4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt
On The Job
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. In the early stages of job hunting, Ive found most people are usually pretty confident. Months later, the confidence has left their voice. I wonder if I’m smart enough to hold up a conversation with anyone.
The Benefits of Workplace Routines and How to Set Them Up
Eat Your Career
APRIL 15, 2019
You have a specific time by which you need to get up, wake the kids, get in the shower, make the kids’ lunches, send them out the door, and jump in your car to head to work. When you follow a routine that really works, you can feel confident that the outcome will be the same each time. End-of- Workd ay Routine : What are the specific, deliberate steps you need to engage in at the end of the day to wrap things up neatly and set yourself up for success tomorrow?
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
SIGN UP HERE. Webinar Announcement Attitude Confidence Motivation Self-ReflectionYou’re a successful professional…and yet, you feel like a fraud. You’ve accomplished a lot…but you worry that it’s some kind of fluke. You’re not smart or talented; just lucky.
Ep 152: Goals for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals
Go Burrows
JANUARY 30, 2022
In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where my friend Jillian Hufnagel wrote about goal setting for executive assistants and administrative professionals. Goal setting can be intimidating.
Find Your Writing Confidence, No Alcohol Required
Men With Pens
AUGUST 15, 2012
I’m not up to speed with each of their childhood issues, but I’d take a good guess that at least some of that addiction was an attempt to relieve the pressure of writing, to silence that little barb in their minds that told them that they might not be as good as they thought they were and that any moment someone was going to find out. Heck, do something totally pointless and relaxing: run a bath, stare into a crackling fire, cuddle up with your honeybun.
How to Develop Executive Presence (Regardless of Your Role)
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 4, 2019
Description: Have you ever noticed that executives have their own unique way of showing up in the workplace? The most effective ones exude an air of confidence and authority. SIGN UP HERE. Confidence confidence Professional Development professionalismJoin us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Develop Executive Presence (Regardless of Your Role).”. Presence is a tricky topic.
Sign Up Your Ideal Client in Lightning Speed
Step It Up VA Coaching
APRIL 5, 2012
Imagine consult calls with potential clients that last 20 minutes, are easy and energizing, and end with an affirmative, “How do I sign up?”. Here’s how to match up with your ideal client faster: Step into their shoes: If you haven’t profiled your ideal client yet, take a moment to clarify and get specific about who you help. In addition to “closing the sale” more often, when you implement these strategies, your confidence level will soar. by Donna Toothaker.
“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
And much like abs exercise, our networking muscle can be toned and firmed up to rock hard, “six-pack” status. Jot notes on the back of their card, and make it a goal to follow up with them within a week following the introduction (next day is even better!) A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. “It’s It’s all in who you know.” How often have you heard that stated? Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought.
Ep 166: Monique Helstrom on How to Have Tough Conversations
Go Burrows
MAY 8, 2022
It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up. Leadership Podcast career communication confidence guest interview leader assistant podcast
Ep 171: Janet Singleton – Executive Assistant to the CEO at W L Gore
Go Burrows
JUNE 12, 2022
In this episode, Janet talks about working her way up in the same company for 20 years, the importance of development and curiosity, cultivating confidence, and taking risks. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up.
Webinar Mastering Presentations: How to be Confident & Compelling in Front of Any Audience
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 28, 2012
Mastering Presentations: How to be Confident & Compelling in Front of Any Audience. You can walk into every presentation—big or small—absolutely confident that you'll be a hit. Whether you're leading a meeting of three people or giving a speech to 3,000, you'll learn how to develop key skills, including how to: Project confidence. View this online. Step-by-step guidance for walking into the spotlight.
How to Find Your Voice at Work (Free Webinar)
Eat Your Career
MAY 5, 2019
When I finally tried to speak up, no one listened. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. When you have the courage and confidence to say the hard things in such a way that others can really hear you, people will not only respect you, they’ll seek you out. SIGN UP HERE. career advice Confidence confidence voiceJoin us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Find Your Voice at Work.”.
Kicking yourself for not saying something at a meeting? Here’s how to speak up skillfully
Ideas.Ted
JULY 13, 2021
Ever silently berate yourself at work for not standing up for a colleague, letting people say things that are inaccurate or misleading, or just allowing others to talk over you? . “At Of course, it’s not always so easy to speak up.
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