Here's how you can overcome career setbacks caused by a lack of assertiveness and confidence.

Overcome career setbacks by building assertiveness and confidence through these steps: practice self-affirmation, seek feedback and mentorship, set clear goals, and engage in assertiveness training. Consistently apply these strategies to boost your confidence and advance your career.

En mi experiencia, reconocer mis miedos ha sido fundamental para desarrollar mi asertividad y confianza. Recuerdo cómo solía sentirme intimidado en ciertas situaciones o por ciertas personas en el trabajo. Al principio, no quería admitirlo, pero una vez que empecé a ser honesto conmigo mismo sobre estos sentimientos, comencé a ver cambios.

Establishing clear personal boundaries is key to assertiveness. It empowers you to communicate limits, prevents others from taking advantage, and helps you stand firm in your decisions. This clarity signals self-respect and boosts workplace confidence.

One time at work, as a life coach, I encountered a client who struggled with assertiveness. They often felt overlooked and undervalued in team meetings. By guiding them through role-playing exercises and setting small, achievable assertiveness goals, we gradually built their confidence. They started to voice their opinions more frequently and volunteer for tasks. Over time, they noticed a significant improvement in how their colleagues responded to them. This experience reinforced for me the transformative power of targeted practice and the profound impact it can have on personal and professional growth.

Let your clients explore their value through exercise. Show them how much they achieved, how great they are in the way they are and just support them to become better and better every day. It all starts with values as career achievements, personal achievements, type of personality, their hobbies and we can go on and on .

Start by identifying specific situations where you've held back. Was it during team meetings? Negotiations? Performance reviews? Next, develop a personal growth plan which might include: Taking public speaking or negotiation courses to boost your toolkit. Challenging negative self-talk with evidence-based positive affirmations. Setting weekly goals to speak up in low-pressure settings, gradually increasing difficulty. Try to seek mentorship from confident professionals you admire from your field. Remember, confidence is like a muscle, it grows stronger with consistent exercise. Each time you push your comfort zone, you're rewiring your brain for success.