Here's how you can build confidence in the workplace.

Setting realistic goals is crucial for direction and purpose. Sometimes, unrealistic goals can lead to procrastination or doing nothing at all. Goal-setting goes hand-in-hand with a positive mindset. Break your big goals into smaller, manageable tasks and celebrate each achievement. This builds momentum and a sense of true accomplishment. Meeting these milestones strengthens your belief in your abilities, boosting workplace confidence. Guidance and a clear framework are essential for achieving your goals and sticking to them. ?? Coaching Reflective Question ?? 1. How can you break down a big goal into smaller, achievable steps to build confidence and momentum?

A positive mindset is vital for confidence. Focus on your strengths and achievements, not past mistakes. Remember, “I AM” are two of the most powerful words—what comes next is up to you and shapes your reality. Use self-affirmation to remind yourself of your value. It’s not about ignoring flaws but about believing you can learn and grow. This positive outlook will make you more resilient and confident in facing challenges at work. ?? Coaching Reflective Questions ?? 1. What empowering “I AM” statements can you use to boost your confidence today? 2 How can you turn a current challenge into an opportunity for growth?

Your body language speaks volumes about your confidence level. It’s important to be aware of what your body is saying because non-verbal communication is as powerful as the words we’re using. Understanding cultural intelligence is crucial since different cultures interpret body language in various ways, from eye contact and head movements to handshakes and pointing gestures. There’s a common misconception that body language is mainly about eye movements, but it’s about being aware of every part of your body. When you’re projecting confidence, it’s important that your body language matches what you’re saying. ?? Coaching Reflective Question ?? 1. What adjustments can you make to your posture and gestures to better project confidence?

If you are a person who uses a wheelchair some of same things apply. Some body language can't be helped when you are sitting in a wheelchair.

Regular self-reflection is essential for personal growth and building confidence. It’s important to be honest with yourself about how you’ve approached situations, recognising where you’re confident and where you need more development. Reflecting regularly helps you assess your performance, acknowledge successes, and identify improvement areas. Using techniques like affirmations and seeking further personal development and coaching can help you reach your goals and boost your confidence. This can really enhance self-awareness and reinforces confidence as you learn from your experiences. ?? Coaching Reflective Question ?? 1. How can self-reflection help you identify growth areas and boost your confidence?

List your achievements and positive feedback you have received. Try to bracket the emotion that colours how you see yourself and write down what you would think of someone else with those achievements and feedback. For your biggest strengths make a plan of how you will enhance them and give yourself credit for where you are. Then, make a list of the things you think you could be better at. Think about whether these aspects are important and need to be addressed. If needed, make a plan on how to improve. If not, don't pay them any mind. Your biggest success is in mastering your craft and not being a jack of all trades! My experience is that the people who struggle most with confidence are those who have the least to worry about.

Confidence comes from practise, preparation and performance! Learn your craft, practise your words and aim do deliver exceptional work.. focus on this and confidence will come!

Confidence is about the relationship you have with yourself and the trust you have in yourself. Knowing what you are good at, and working on an area that will make success easier/quicker lifts your confidence levels. If you are doing something new, you will need to prepare well and practise, this will help you feel more confident. Confidence is also about checking your expectations. Not everything will go perfectly and that is ok, trust that you will be able to get things back on track and in the right direction. This is a big part of confidence. If you fear failure you will stay where you are.

Understand who you are. Your strengths and weaknesses. Step our of your comfort zone. You are your own champion. Don't look for permission to be great

A few things I’ve found very useful: - Find a mentor from up and down the organisation. - Identify what makes you unique and share your insightful stories - Celebrate small wins of the team - Connect with colleagues across the business