How to feel confident in what you do

There are a lot of ways that you can become more confident, but you should start by accepting yourself. It takes self-awareness to "know and accept thyself". When you learn how to accept yourself for who you are, then you'll be able to greatly benefit from the experience that you gain in your personal and professional life. Remember, there is a thin line between confidence and cockiness. The moment that you go overboard on confidence, you may just end up looking like a jerk. You'll need to learn how to carry yourself in a manner that expresses both courage and consideration. The key is in finding the right balance.

1. Admit when you are wrong

It takes magnanimity to admit when you are wrong. It's also a great leadership characteristic. Many people do not have the characteristic of being honest with themselves. If you make a mistake, admit it in order to get better next time. You will end up building trust and credibility at work. Also, be flexible with change. Obviously, you can't predict everything, but you can take some extra measures to prepare yourself for change. When you are prepared for something, you can speak with great confidence.

?2. Pause for 10 seconds before responding

Every time you feel like saying something negative or when you have to report some negative news, pause for 10 seconds. You may want to consider thinking about the way that you say things. When you report a negative in a positive way people are more likely to respond to you in a positive way. If you begin to lose your cool, you'll never find the confidence or get control of any board room. Think about the expected outcomes before opening your mouth. This way, you not only build self-confidence but also self-mastery.

3. Dress in a way that makes you feel confident

If you are dressed for a board meeting in your pajamas then you are dressed to sit back and listen. If you walk into the board meeting with all intentions of showing your support for a cause, then you need to dress for success. Your attire will change the way that you approach the meeting and also the way that you feel about yourself.

4. Check your body language

If you would like to show someone that you are confident, then you'll need to check your body language. You'll need to consider that speaking very fast or slow will show your co-workers that you are everything but confident. You also want to go into the meetings and shake everyone's hand very firmly. This will show that you can hold your own. You'll need to keep things light and upbeat, even when things at their worst. A great smile will do a lot for your confidence too.

?5. Always prepare yourself

When it comes to public speaking, for example, a lot of people have to fake it for a while, but once they get comfortable with those in the room and also those whom they are presenting to, then the confidence will flow naturally.?If you give yourself a little preparation right before you make a presentation, you will notice that you'll have more than enough confidence to get you through the entire presentation.

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About the author

With over 15 years of experience in employee development and talent management,?Jean-Marc Mercy?is a human resource professional turned into a career coach, corporate trainer, and author of “The Power of Will:?Thoughts on Finding Meaning in a Life of Purpose and Service”, and podcaster. He has worked in the international development, health care, and software development industries.

Through his work as a?FranklinCovey?consultant and his?Career Conversations?newsletters and podcast, he helps clients to unleash their full potential and take their careers to the next level.

Known for his passion for innovation, coaching, and developing others, Jean-Marc has become one of the most requested training facilitators in C?te d’Ivoire, regularly delivering workshops on leadership and productivity. Jean-Marc has a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the?University of South Africa, a Diploma in Project Management from Ashworth College, a Master Certificate in Human Resources from?Cornell University, and a Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management and Training from the?University of Leicester. He is also a?Mandela Washington Fellow?and received a Certificate in Civic Leadership at?Rutgers University.

Jean-Marc is the founder of Bridge Workforce Development Consulting LLC, a 100% virtual company based in the United States, dedicated to helping people take their careers to the next level. He believes that people are inherently capable, aspire to greatness, and have the power to choose. He also believes that principles are timeless and universal and are the foundation for lasting effectiveness, and that leadership is a choice built inside-out on a foundation of character. Jean-Marc and his team provide career coaching, training content, tools, methodology, and thought leadership to help people and organizations achieve results that require collective behavior change, all based on a foundation of unshakeable principles and proven practices.