Confident At Work

Anna Manning

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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    174. Quiet Power: Introverts, Confidence & Leadership

    Ever feel like the workplace wasn’t built for how you operate? High-performing introverts can struggle with confidence, visibility, and leadership in a world seemingly built for extroverts - but you don’t have to be loud to be powerful.In this episode, we explore Quiet Power and how introverts can lead with confidence without changing who they are. Many thoughtful professionals mistake visibility or speed for competence, but true leadership is about self-trust, clarity, and impact - even when quiet. You’ll learn: Why senior roles don’t require extroversion and how introverts can lead naturally How pausing, thinking deeply, and speaking deliberately can be powerful tools Practical strategies for navigating high-stimulation environments, networking, and visibility without burning out How confidence for introverts is about presence, influence, and authority - not loudness or performance Whether you’re an introverted professional, a thoughtful leader, or someone who wants to embrace their own quiet power, this episode helps you step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and calm authority. 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 Membership ⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

    19 min
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    171. “I Don’t Deserve to Be Here” - How To Stop Impostor Syndrome Thinking At Work

    Join us for the Confident At Work 2026 free Masterclass: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-2026 Have you ever thought, “At some point they’re going to realise I shouldn’t be here” or felt like a fraud at work? Many capable professionals experience what gets called impostor syndrome - a persistent sense that you don’t belong, even when your skills and achievements prove otherwise. In this episode, we explore why the thought “I don’t deserve to be here” shows up, how it impacts your behaviour and confidence, and what you can do about it. You’ll learn: ​Why feeling undeserving or like a fraud often increases with promotions, new roles, or leadership opportunities​How “I don’t deserve this” shows up in your head, your body and your behaviour at work​Why knowing you’re competent doesn’t automatically stop the feeling​The hidden protective function of this thought​Practical tools and reflection prompts to reduce self-judgment and increase choiceIf you struggle with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, or feeling like you don’t belong at work, this episode helps you understand the thought, reclaim your agency, and show up more fully. 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 Membership ⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

    19 min
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    170. How to Stop Taking Feedback So Personally (Handling Negative & Constructive Feedback)

    📌 ⁠⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠⁠ Receiving negative feedback or constructive criticism can feel deeply personal - even when you’re doing well and most feedback is positive. If you’ve ever struggled with feed criticism at work, felt knocked by feedback, or wondered “why do I take feedback so personally?”, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore why negative feedback hurts so much, how low confidence cycles and self-criticism make feedback harder to handle, and why struggling with criticism is often part of a bigger emotional picture. I also share my own experience of finding feedback painful and how that changed over time. We talk about: ​Why we take feedback personally and emotionally​How to handle negative feedback at work with more confidence​The difference between unfair feedback and constructive feedback​Power dynamics and why some feedback feels unsafe​Common reactions to criticism (defensiveness, shutdown, panic)​How to stop spiralling after negative feedback​How to build confidence so feedback feels manageable​A practical mindset shift to help you receive feedback without collapsingIf you want to handle criticism better, stop overthinking feedback, and feel more confident when receiving negative feedback, this episode will help you start changing your relationship with feedback - with time, a bit of compassion, and practice. 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 Membership ⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

    29 min
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    169. What We Learned About Your Confidence Challenges in 2025 - And How We’ll Tackle Them in 2026

    📌 ⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 Masterclass at the end of January ⁠- your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness. Looking to understand the confidence challenges that high-performing professionals face at work? In this episode, we review the biggest struggles reported by clients and listeners in 2025 - from overthinking and perfectionism to people-pleasing, speaking up in meetings, handling feedback, and navigating conflict. We explore the patterns and insights behind these challenges, showing what really keeps people stuck and why these struggles are so common, even for successful and emotionally intelligent professionals. 💡 Key insights include: How the inner critic and over-monitoring affect confidence Why speaking up or setting boundaries can feel so difficult Patterns of confidence under pressure, in high-stakes moments, and when feedback is involved How social perception and self-doubt influence day-to-day performance The shift from “fake it till you make it” to understanding authentic confidence 🎯 Perfect for: mid-to-senior professionals, emotionally intelligent leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of confidence at work! Want to be more Confident At Work? 📌 ⁠Join us: Don’t miss the Confident At Work 2026 class at the end of January ⁠- your chance to explore these insights and step into the year with greater clarity and self-awareness.Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Explore and join the ⁠⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠⁠ Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

    14 min

Descrizione

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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