Confident At Work

Anna Manning
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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.

  1. 3 days ago

    203. One Reason You Freeze in Meetings (And How To Speak Up)

    Do you freeze, go blank or struggle to speak up in meetings — even when you know what you want to say? One reason you may keep freezing in meetings isn't what happens during the meeting. It's what happens afterwards. If you leave meetings replaying what you said, focusing on what went wrong, worrying about how you came across or criticising yourself for not speaking up, you may be creating more pressure for the next meeting. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the way you evaluate yourself after a meeting can affect your confidence in the next oneHow unfair self-evaluation keeps you stuck in a low-confidence cycleWhat fair evaluation looks like insteadHow to start changing this habit so you can speak up in meetings with less pressure If you're looking for help with confidence in meetings, speaking up at work, freezing or going blank in meetings, or overthinking after meetings, this episode is for you. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   JOIN* the How To Be Confident Masterclass, 29 September 2026 free here Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  2. 7 Sept

    202. How to Be Confident in an Interview (Even When You’re Nervous)

    Interview nerves are incredibly common - but interview anxiety shouldn’t stop you applying for jobs or promotions you’re capable of getting. In this episode, Anna Manning explores how to feel more confident in an interview, even when interviews make you nervous. You’ll learn: Why you don’t need to eliminate interview nervesHow to identify what you’re actually afraid will happenThe Fear → Reality → Response exercise for handling interview anxietyWhy you should work on your confidence before you have an interviewHow to identify and neutralise the triggers that make you anxious in the build-up to an interviewWhy confidence isn’t knowing everything will go perfectly - it’s trusting yourself to handle it when it doesn’t If fear of interviews is stopping you from putting yourself forward, this episode will help you approach interviews with more confidence — without needing to feel completely calm first. Worried about your next interview? Download the free worksheet and turn your biggest interview fears into a plan you can handle. Want to be more Confident At Work? Join our free How To Be More Confident Masterclass happening in September 2026 Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  3. 24 Aug

    201. Why You Struggle to Delegate (and How to Let Go with Confidence)

    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. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Book your call to explore the Confident At Work Programme

  4. 17 Aug

    200. Do THIS to Stop Procrastinating today

    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. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  5. 10 Aug

    199. Why Fixing Confidence Problems Feels Like Whack-A-Mole — And What Actually Works

    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. ---------- 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.

  6. 3 Aug

    198. Radical Candour: The Confidence to Have Difficult Conversations at Work

    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. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  7. 27 Jul

    197. Want People to Trust You? Go First.

    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 workSpeaking up when you’re worried about what people will thinkPutting yourself forward for opportunities and career progression and promotions Moving beyond self-doubt and the need for external validation Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get your free podcast prescription - episodes tailored to your specific challenges direct to your inbox Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  8. 13 Jul

    196. One Simple Tool to Build Self-Trust at Work

    Do you ever find you're doubting yourself at work? Learn how to build self-trust with one simple confidence tool. Maybe you’re preparing for an important meeting, delivering a presentation, starting something new, or stepping into a bigger role — and your brain starts doubting. In this episode of the Confident At Work Podcast, we explore one simple tool to help you move from self-doubt to self-trust. Instead of trying to eliminate doubt or convince yourself everything will go perfectly, you’ll learn how to ask a more powerful question: “What can I trust in this situation?” This practical confidence tool can help you feel calmer, more grounded and more able to show up at work — even when you feel uncertain. If you struggle with workplace confidence, overthinking, imposter syndrome, or trusting yourself in professional situations, this episode will give you a simple exercise you can start using straight away. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme 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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  • Creator
    Anna Manning
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anna Manning
  • Show Website
    Confident At Work