Before you dive into your tasks for the day, ask yourself this: Who do I want to be while I’m doing all this? In this episode, I share why your ‘To Be’ list is more important than your to-do list - especially if you’re someone who often overthinks, overworks, or over-prepares. You'll learn how to bring intention to your day by choosing how you want to show up, not just what you get done. We’ll also explore how this practice supports the High Confidence Cycle by helping you build internal habits ...
Jul 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 153
You’ve heard the quotes - failure is feedback , fail fast , celebrate your mistakes! But if you’re a professional, failure doesn’t feel like a growth opportunity. It feels risky. Maybe even dangerous. In this episode, we look at the disconnect between what gets said about failure and what it actually feels like in our professional lives - especially in environments where you’re trained to get it right. We’ll explore: How fear of failure quietly fuels overworking, people-pleasing, and perfection...
Jul 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 152
Psychological safety is a hot topic in workplaces - but there’s a crucial layer we’re not talking about: internal psychological safety. In this episode, Anna explores what it means to feel safe with yourself , not just within your team. You'll learn why confidence isn't only built in supportive environments, but in your own internal culture, and how to start shifting that if yours feels more punishing than safe. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: take our free: Confidence Assess...
Jul 08, 2025•23 min•Ep. 151
Ever spiralled after a perfectly normal email? Yeah, same :-) In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction and calling out the brain drama that wrecks your confidence. You’ll learn how to spot when your mind’s making stuff up (spoiler: it’s often) and how to get back to solid ground. I’ll walk you through: A super simple fact-vs-drama check-in tool Three common scenarios where our minds go full soap opera Why this matters if you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident at work Tun...
Jul 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 150
You’re performing. You’re delivering. Great - but what’s actually driving you day to day? Many high performers are secretly powering their success with a unsustainable fuel source - fear: 🔁 Fear of not being good enough 🔁 Fear of falling behind; and 🔁 Fear of being found out In this episode, we explore whether you're using the equivalent of fossil fuels to power your career. Sure they work - but they have byproducts which pollute and destroy your confidence. We’ll look at: How fear-fuelled p...
Jun 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 150
It’s one thing to feel unconfident - but it’s another thing entirely to fear and focus on the fact that others can see it . That fear can spiral fast: you’re no longer just doing the thing… you’re managing how you look doing it. In this episode, we explore: Why this fear runs so deep — especially for high-achievers and leaders How worrying about being seen as nervous fuels more nerves The truth about confidence (hint: it’s not about never wobbling) What shifts when you stop focusing on hidin...
Jun 17, 2025•16 min•Ep. 148
When confidence is low, connection gets lost. In this episode, we explore how self-doubt pulls your attention away from the moment - making it harder to connect with yourself, your work, your team, and the people around you. From one-to-one conversations to big presentations, in this episode Anna shares examples of how being in your head stops you being present . If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t quite “there” in the room and you're wondering how to get back there, this one's for you. Want to...
Jun 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 147
Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So Far This week marks three years of the podcast — and I’m celebrating by taking you behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how Confident at Work began, why I started it, and how my winding career path - from law to coaching, brought me here. You’ll hear about the doubts, the pivots, and the moments that shaped both my work and this podcast. Whether you’ve been listening since the early days or just found the show, this one’s a person...
Jun 05, 2025•26 min
You’re more powerful than you think - especially when it comes to your confidence. In this episode, I’m revealing 10 small, everyday moments that quietly build or batter your confidence at work. Most of them fly under the radar, but once you can see them, you can change them, and use your power for the good of your confidence! From how you handle feedback to what you say after a meeting, these micro-moments shape how confident you feel day to day. 🎯 By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactl...
Jun 01, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Most people live in reactive mode at work - constantly responding, firefighting, replying and scrambling to keep up. It’s draining, and it quietly chips away at your confidence. In this short episode, I break down the difference between reactive vs proactive behaviour and why learning to get ahead (just a little!) can change how you feel, work, and lead. Expect: Real-life examples of reactive traps What being proactive actually looks like A coaching question to help you shift gears Want to be mo...
May 21, 2025•17 min•Ep. 144
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May 13, 2025•2 min
If you’ve ever looked around at work and thought, “I need to be more like them to be confident,” this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re busting one of the most persistent myths about confidence - that it means being the loudest voice in the room. The one who always speaks up first, takes up space, and never seems unsure. But what if that isn't you? What if you’re a quiet leader? What if you think carefully and more slowly? This episode is a gentle call back to yourself. We’ll ex...
May 09, 2025•13 min•Ep. 143
Have you ever held back from speaking in a meeting because you thought you might sound stupid? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Confident at Work , we explore the all-too-familiar fear that arises right before you want to speak up: “What if I sound stupid?” Whether you're asking a question, sharing an idea, or challenging something in the room, that fear can derail your confidence and silence yourself. I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those ...
May 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 142
You know how hypnosis is famous for curing phobias like spiders or fear of flying? Well, I’m using it to help cure workplace phobias too - think those moments that send your system into overdrive, whether that's presentations, big meetings, tricky colleagues, job interviews. In this episode, I’m breaking down: What workplace phobias actually are (and why they’re more common than you think) How they’re just like traditional phobias - the brain wiring is the same Why it’s not about logic , and how...
Apr 22, 2025•12 min•Ep. 136
This week on Confident at Work, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coaching practice - and sharing the frustration that led me to seek out a new tool for helping clients feel more confident at work. When clients faced those big, scary moments - the ones that made them panic, freeze, or go completely offline - I realised I needed something else. A method that could turn down the fear and turn up the confidence. Enter hypnosis. Just like hypnosis has been used to cure phobias of spiders, I use...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 140
In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort . This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you ...
Apr 08, 2025•15 min
If you believe you have to be perfect, you’ll end up spending a lot of time trying to manage how others perceive you. Before you know it, you’re running a one-person PR agency - carefully curating every word, every email, every interaction to ensure you’re seen in the “right” way. This relentless focus on perception management pulls you away from the actual work . It drains your energy, fuels overthinking, and ironically, makes you less effective. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ Why perfec...
Apr 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 138
If you ever played a computer game you know the deal - you beat a level, progress, then face a brand-new challenge only to have to start learning all over again! Confidence at work is exactly the same. Just when you think you’ve mastered something, you move up a level, so a new obstacle appears. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✅ Why confidence isn’t about reaching a place where everything feels easy✅ How to spot the challenges that show you’re levelling up✅ How to keep going when every new...
Mar 25, 2025•11 min
If your internal manager was up for review… would they be getting a raise or a performance improvement plan? 😬 Overthinking, procrastinating, and second-guessing yourself aren’t personality traits - they’re signs that your self-management needs an upgrade. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ Why self-management is the foundation of confidence ✅ The sneaky habits that drain your energy and self-trust ✅ Small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up at work 🚀 Want to be more Confid...
Mar 18, 2025•12 min•Ep. 136
Workplace frustrations are inevitable - whether it’s a difficult colleague, unclear expectations, or overwhelming workloads. And when things aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get lost in emotions and stories that keep you stuck. In this episode, we explore a powerful question that can shift your perspective and put you back in control: What’s in your control? 🔹 What We Cover in This Episode: Common workplace challenges that make you feel powerless. The key distinction: What you can vs. can’t ...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 135
Ever shared your opinion at work, only to immediately back down the moment someone disagrees? In this episode of Confident at Work , we’re tackling a common struggle: feeling like disagreement is a sign that you’re wrong - or worse, that you’re not good enough . ✔ Disagreement doesn’t mean they’re wrong. ✔ Their competence isn’t on trial (even if someone else thinks it is!) ✔ They can consider new perspectives without automatically backing down. Tune in to learn: 🎯 Why disagreement feels so unc...
Mar 04, 2025•20 min
In this episode of Confident at Work , Anna shares a powerful and personal approach to dealing with difficult emotions - one that goes beyond ignoring, suppressing, or logically explaining them away. Anna opens up about her experience with prolonged anxiety and the game-changing visualisation technique she learned during a challenging period. Inspired by the Inside Out movies and somatic therapy, she introduces "The Wispy Ghost"—a simple yet profound exercise that transformed how she relates to ...
Feb 25, 2025•20 min
Ever find yourself second-guessing and thinking about tasks you did and conversations you had hours ago? In this episode of Confident at Work , I dive into the struggle of not being able to move on from work and why it drains your energy, slows you down, and chips away at your confidence. We’ll explore: ✅ Why we get stuck in mental noise and overthinking even after the work or the conversation is done ✅ How you can stop replaying past interactions and decisions ✅ How trusting your judgment reduc...
Feb 17, 2025•23 min•Ep. 132
Ever feel like admitting you don’t know something is the worst possible thing you could do at work? You’re not alone. In this episode of Confident at Work , we’re tackling the fear, pressure, and self-doubt that come with saying "I don't know." We’ll explore why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable, how low confidence can make it even harder to admit when we don’t know something, and why pretending to have all the answers only leads to more stress. But here’s the twist - owning what you don’t know...
Feb 11, 2025•19 min•Ep. 131
In this episode we discuss the concept of the 'shame shell' - a metaphor for the tendency to retreat into a state of shame and self-criticism when faced with our mistakes or weaknesses! We explore the emotional consequences of retreating inside the shame shell and find out how it inhibits your growth and your confidence. This episode will help you recognise your own tendencies around the shame and remind you about the choices you have when it comes to responding to setbacks. Here's what we cover...
Feb 04, 2025•18 min•Ep. 130
This week, we’re diving into a topic that many of us shy away from: confidently owning our strengths. Why is it so hard to acknowledge what we’re great at? Whether it’s cultural expectations around staying humble or the fear of seeming arrogant, many of us downplay the very qualities that actually make us shine. But here’s the truth: embracing your strengths - proudly, if not loudly -is one of the keys to unlocking real confidence and creating cool opportunities. Here's what we cover: - How owni...
Jan 31, 2025•20 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that’s close to my heart: how embracing your weaknesses can lead to real confidence. For so many of us, there’s a strong urge to hide our weaknesses and imperfections - I’ve certainly been there. But what I’ve learned - and what I share in this episode - is that acknowledging your weaknesses without shame isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a powerful step toward self-acceptance and the freedom that leads to true self-confidence. We’ll explore how being hones...
Jan 24, 2025•17 min•Ep. 124
Sign up to join our free training: Grow Your Confidence In 2025 In this episode we discuss the pervasive issue of 'background babble' - the constant mental chatter that can undermine confidence and mental clarity at work. We explore its impact on self-doubt, decision-making, and emotional well-being and explore the strategies that combat the mental noise. Background babble is that persistent internal dialogue that influences your mood, decisions, and your confidence levels at work. Unchecked ba...
Jan 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 127
Sign up to join our free training: Grow Your Confidence In 2025 In this episode of Confident at Work , we’re uncovering why putting too much pressure on yourself may be holding you back from building lasting, authentic confidence. If you’ve ever felt stressed, panicked, or overwhelmed while trying to speak up in meetings, present flawlessly, or handle senior colleagues with ease, this episode is for you. Discover why pressure creates fear and worry instead of the clarity and calm you need, and l...
Jan 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 125
I sit down with Jennie Cashman explore the significance of play in both personal and professional settings. Jennie shares her journey from a creative background to becoming a playful coach, emphasising the importance of creativity and play in fostering connection, trust, and productivity within teams. We discuss practical the applications of play in various industries, the barriers to embracing playfulness, and how reconnecting with your playful nature can enhance your work life. As it turns out...
Dec 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 125
