What do you do if your confidence as a leader is wavering?

I've coached accomplished executives at some of the most-respected companies at the world. They're the last people you would expect to struggle with confidence, and they hide it well, but imposter syndrome happens to everyone. What's important to realize is that doing something you've never done before is a good thing. It doesn't mean that you're out of your league: It just means that you're growing. Remember all the challenges you overcame to get where you are now, recognize that you will need to continue to adapt and learn over time, and don't be afraid to ask for help. If you can do that, then you're going to be just fine.

Per my observation, even the most successful executives at renowned companies sometimes doubt themselves, known as imposter syndrome. Remember, trying new things is a positive sign of growth, not incompetence. Reflect on your past achievements, accept that growth requires ongoing learning, and don't hesitate to ask for help. If you do this, you'll handle new challenges with confidence and keep moving forward.

My 2 advices for this situation:- 1. Self-reflection: Take time to assess the reasons behind your wavering confidence. Are there specific challenges or uncertainties causing this? Reflect on your strengths, past successes, and areas for growth. 2. Seek support: Reach out to mentors, colleagues, or trusted advisors for feedback and guidance. Share your concerns openly and seek constructive advice on how to regain confidence. Surrounding yourself with supportive individuals can provide perspective and encouragement during challenging times.

Leaders are humans and it can also be lonely at the top. One, I believe leaders who look after themselves, exercising, eating healthy, getting proper rest, avoiding burnout, staying sharp, are better positioned to work through these challenges. Second, when CEO’s look at Leadership as a shared responsibility, and build a strong leadership team, practicing vulnerability and trust, are not afraid to lean on their teammates and go through difficult situations together. This is where we can really bring value as a coach. Helping leaders unpack things, break them down, recenter, and help to keep moving forward.

Reflect on Past Successes: Remember times when your leadership skills shone. This can help remind you of your capabilities and strengths. Seek Feedback: Talk to team members or mentors for honest feedback. This can provide insights and areas for improvement, boosting your confidence. Set Achievable Goals: Break down larger tasks into smaller goals. Achieving these can help build confidence gradually and maintain momentum. By implementing these strategies, you can address wavering confidence and reassert yourself as a strong and effective leader.

If you're feeling lacking in confidence due to someone specific, like a colleague or boss, consider having a one-on-one chat with them to understand their perspective and build trust. It may also help to confide in someone you trust for a different viewpoint. When negative thoughts arise, try to reframe them into positive self-talk. By approaching the situation with positivity and seeking to understand it better, you can regain your confidence and improve your perspective.

As a leader, it’s always been my goal to put myself in a position to be surrounded by strong teams. The type of teams that can be relied on to provide kind candor to me as a leader, even when that feedback points out flaws or mistakes. It took a long time for me as a leader to have enough humility to accept the candor which I was asking. Demonstrating that humility makes it exponentially easier to leverage support and continue to grow as a leader.

You're probably doing better than you think. Don't be afraid to ask your team for feedback - the question 'how can I support you better to do your job?' is useful. You'll get constructive feedback on how you can act better as a leader, and an enabler, but you'll also see what your team members really need and you may be pleasantly surprised that you are providing enough support and direction to them already.

For boosting leadership confidence with feedback: Seek Feedback: Get clear feedback from peers and mentors. Learn: See feedback as a chance to grow. Find Patterns: Look for consistent advice to focus on. Acknowledge: Accept feedback positively. Set Goals: Make and follow small, achievable improvement goals.

One of the best forums for a business leader is a peer group, whether formal like MD2MD or Vistage or jsut an informal network of friends. And one of the biggest benefits of such groups is the realisation that most decent business leaders realise they don't knwo ALL the answers. Indeed very often their insecurity is that they have been lucky so far in not being found out. That results from the expectation that the business leader knows all the answers. When that is rarely the case! Most business leaders were a specialist in one discipline - sales finance marketing operations or techical. And now they have to lead all of them, So it's not surprising they don't really know all the answers all the time and develop imposter syndrome.

Success is largely influenced by mindset, both in ourselves and in our teams. Maintaining a positive outlook can help us overcome many challenges. It's important to view mistakes as opportunities for learning and encourage our teams to see failure as a stepping stone to growth. By fostering a positive mindset, we can achieve greater success and help our teams reach their full potential.

90% of success hinges on mindset, whether it's fostering our own or cultivating that of our team. A positive outlook often resolves most challenges. Additionally, we should transform mistakes into valuable learning experiences and encourage our teams to embrace failure as a path to growth.

It probably happens more often than most leaders would care to admit. What has helped me was to : - Embrace DEI principles - realising that everyone brings a different skill set and perspective, you become less worried about whether what you bring to the table is good or bad. - Embrace a growth mindset - Focus on what you can control, and take action towards becoming better. This has helped me gain confidence knowing that I am getting better every day.

Focus on your strengths and either delegate your weaknesses, or gain more input in those areas. If you've focused on raising up your team in the past then they should come in handy while you're struggling.

In most instances, people don’t fall into the role of leadership. It’s a role that is typically sought out and earned. As confidence wavers, remember your strengths which helped earn you the privilege of being a leader. Lean on those strengths as confidence wavers. Getting back to the basics helps to get positives outcomes which can change momentum and mindset. From there, take the small wins and momentum and build off of them. You’ll be back in a groove in no time.

When leading teams/employees for many years, it's important to be in continual evolution and question longstanding practices. To do this, it's crucial to ask your team what they would like to incorporate, both in group and individual conversations. It's also beneficial to read about standout leaders and speak with others to learn new ways of doing things. The worst thing you can do is to do nothing and let inertia take over.

Cuando lideras durante muchos a?os hay que estar en continua evolución y cuestionar lo que se lleva mucho tiempo haciendo. Para ello es importante: - Preguntar al equipo de personas que lideras que es lo que les gustaría que incorporásemos - se puede hacer en conversaciones grupales y también en individuales. - Leer a líderes que destaquen por lo que están haciendo y hablar con otras personas para conocer nuevas formas de hacer Lo peor que se puede hacer es quedarse sin hacer nada y dejarse llevar por la inercia.

In the entrepreneurial world, confidence can drop after hearing "No" multiple times. It's important to celebrate even small successes and share them with others. Stay positive, recognize your achievements, and reflect on what you've learned and how you've grown. Thank those who supported you and share your insights with them. Celebrating success builds gratitude and boosts your influence. So, let's celebrate our wins and inspire confidence in ourselves and others. (Keep fighting for results and never settle down)

When confidence is low (and that happens often in the founder's world), leaders often overlook their successes. After how many times you hear "No" as an answer, it's only human to feel low and discouraged. But it's crucial to celebrate your successes no matter how small and share them with others. Stay positive. Take a moment to recognise your achievements, big or small. Reflect on lessons learned and growth achieved. Acknowledge those who supported you and share insights with them. Celebrating success fosters gratitude and increases influence. So, let's celebrate our wins and inspire confidence in ourselves and others.

Celebrating the small things is critical. Whether it be leading a productive team meeting, or positively re-directing a conversation with a colleague...or sometimes just getting through the day unscathed can be a win!

I encourage my clients to journal. Reflecting on little successes, learnings and any achievements as well as setting an intention for the next day can really help to reframe thoughts, step back and boost confidence if done consistently.

Consider getting focused by engaging the customers & prospects and hearing their needs and learning the gaps in what your offerings & service are in the marketplace. Consider engaging the people & teams of the business to seek to understand their needs, the true needs, and re center on being a servant leader vs trying to drive own agenda. You just might get focused, energized and empowered!

Seek feedback from YOUR leadership and YOUR subordinates. If you're starting to think you're faulting as a leader, it's because perhaps you're missing some feedback that could help answer the mail for you.

The saying "If I knew then what I know now" resonates deeply. During tumultuous times, & wavering confidence & heightened complaints, introspection is paramount. Pause, even at the expense of deadlines, and go within. Embrace the seemingly woo-woo notion – our thoughts and environment shape our reality. Allocate time to rest and rediscover clarity through books like "Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer & meditation. Re-Align your vision and values to invigorate team dynamics. This realignment fosters mental strength, diminishes ego, and enhances emotional resilience. Remember, our life journey requires constant reevaluation, urging us to uphold values over convenience. I offer assistance for those inclined direct message me.

One additional concept to bolster confidence is to create a "confidence journal." In this journal, jot down daily or weekly moments where you felt confident, accomplished, or proud as a leader. Reflect on what contributed to those moments and how they made you feel. For instance, I started keeping a confidence journal where I documented instances where my decisions positively impacted the team's progress. Reviewing these entries during moments of self-doubt reminded me of my capabilities and reinforced my confidence in my leadership skills.

A l'issue de ce processus, revisiter pour comprendre ce qu'il s'est passé et désactiver le trigger si possible. Qu'est ce qui a déclenché et comment je régais la prochaine fois, c'est essentiel pour améliorer son expérience.