Confident At Work

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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. 6 days ago

    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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 6 Jul

    195. Would You Work for You? The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Confident at Work

    In this episode, we explore a powerful question for competent but not confident professionals: Would you actually want to work for you? Many high-performing professionals are skilled at their jobs but struggle to feel confident in themselves. Despite strong performance, their internal “manager” is often critical, perfectionistic, and focused on mistakes rather than progress. We explore how this internal dynamic drives overthinking, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome — and why confidence often has less to do with ability, and more to do with how you manage yourself. Drawing on insights from a live confidence masterclass, this episode reveals what changes when professionals start treating themselves like someone worth developing rather than criticising. We cover: Why competent professionals still lack confidenceThe impact of your “inner manager” on performance and mindsetHow perfectionism quietly reduces confidenceWhat it looks like to build a more supportive internal voiceIf you’re good at your job but don’t feel it, this episode will help you rethink what’s really going on. 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 with Anna Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  6. 29 Jun

    194. Why You Suddenly Lose Confidence at Work

    Have you ever suddenly lost confidence at work — even though nothing about your performance changed? In this episode, Anna Manning explores why confidence can disappear quickly, even when your capability and experience remain strong. This often happens when something in your environment changes — a manager leaves, KPIs shift, recognition drops, or a promotion feels less secure than expected. Many professionals unknowingly build confidence on external conditions. When those conditions change, confidence can feel like it collapses overnight. You’ll learn: * Why confidence doesn’t always grow with success * The hidden factors shaping confidence at work * Why changes in managers, KPIs, or recognition trigger self-doubt * The difference between external confidence and stable confidence * Why confidence can drop even when performance hasn’t changed * How to build confidence that lasts through change and uncertainty If you’ve ever lost confidence at work after a promotion, leadership change, restructuring, or performance shift, this episode will help you understand why it happens — and how to rebuild confidence that holds. Topics: confidence, workplace confidence, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, leadership, performance, professional development, mindset, resilience 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 - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

  7. 22 Jun

    193. How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty at Work

    Struggling to set boundaries at work? In this episode of the Confident at Work Podcast, confidence coach Anna Manning explores why setting boundaries is essential for professional confidence, preventing burnout, and creating sustainable ways of working. You'll learn a simple definition of a boundary, why people often struggle to enforce them, and how concerns about conflict, being liked, or appearing capable can stop us from protecting our time and energy. In this episode: ​What boundaries really are (and what they're not)​Why confidence is key to setting and holding boundaries​Common workplace boundary challenges​How to communicate consequences effectively​The link between boundaries, respect, and professional confidence​Why people-pleasing can undermine your success at work Keywords: workplace confidence, setting boundaries at work, professional confidence, people pleasing, leadership skills, workplace communication, burnout prevention, confidence coaching, career development, work-life balance. Want to be more Confident At Work? Get your own Podcast Prescription free, fill out this quick form Take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to find out if you’re in a low confidence cycle and what you can do about it 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

  8. 15 Jun

    192. How to Feel Calm in Meetings, Presentations and High-Pressure Moments

    Many professionals believe confidence comes from doing more — more preparation, more control, and more effort to manage anxiety. But real change often looks very different. In this episode, Anna Manning explores what happens when situations at work that used to trigger anxiety — meetings, presentations, or high-pressure conversations — start to feel noticeably easier. Instead of trying to perform confidence or stay in control of anxiety, something shifts. You feel more present, more steady, and less internally preoccupied. To bring this to life, Anna shares four real client shifts from anxiety to ease, including experiences of board meetings and exec meetings, presentations and public speaking, and delivering training. Across all examples, the pattern is the same: where there was once anxiety and overthinking, there is now calm focus and ease. We also explore why this shift happens from a nervous system perspective — and why “feeling natural” is often what real confidence looks like in practice. Not forced. Not managed. Just easier. 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 - https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/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
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anna Manning
  • Show Website
    Confident At Work

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