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Confident at Work is a weekly podcast by Confidence Coach Anna Manning, designed to help professionals feel calm, capable, and confident at work. Each episode explores the real challenges behind self-doubt, overthinking, and imposter feelings - and gives you practical tools to manage your mind, handle pressure, and show up with confidence.
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Ever had panic, fear, or worry hijack your brain at work? In this episode, I’m sharing three real before-and-after client stories where big emotions once took over - and how each person learned to calm things down and stay grounded.You’ll hear:How a public-speaking freak-out became manageable nervesHow someone stopped shrinking and stayed online when challenged in a meetingHow a big meeting went from sick-with-worry → calm, prepared, and done, with no emotional hangover!These kinds of emotional shifts can create huge changes in how you show up at work. Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna opens up a powerful conversation about who confidence is really for - and why it’s time we stop treating it like something only a privileged few get to have.Drawing on years of coaching, personal experience, and the patterns she sees across workplaces, Anna explores why so many competent professionals still feel like confidence is out of reach. She digs into the invisible barriers faced by people who’ve been historically marginalised or made to feel “other,” and why confidence isn’t a personality trait you either luck into or miss out on - it’s something you can build, nurture, and grow from the inside out.This episode invites you to see confidence as a generational movement: one that challenges the norms that reward the already-advantaged, and instead opens the door for everyone to feel grounded, capable, and confident at work.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
If you’ve been trying to feel confident by overdoing everything this episode is your wake-up call!So many competent professionals fall into the same pattern of overdoing ; overworking, over-preparing, over-delivering, over-checking, and overthinking. And while it works - for a while! In this episode, Anna Manning explores why so many of us rely on overdoing and why that strategy eventually stops working. You’ll learn how to shift from control mode to trust, from effort to more ease - and how real confidence begins not with doing more, but by learning how to trust yourself. Why overdoing feels like the safe route to confidence - and how it keeps you stuckThe moment overdoing stops working (and how to recognise it)Why confidence built on control always has a limitWhat it actually means to “trust yourself” at workWant to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In this episode of Confident at Work, Anna Manning explores a powerful mindset tool for building genuine confidence - deciding ahead of time. Confidence at work isn’t built in the easy moments; it’s built in how you handle the hard ones - after a mistake, failure, or embarrassing moment. Anna explains why waiting until you’re in those situations to decide how to respond often leads to harsh self-criticism, and how choosing your response beforehand can completely change how you lead yourself and strengthen your confidence for the longterm. You’ll learn how to: Strengthen your self-leadership and emotional resilience at work Replace self-doubt and self-criticism with support and accountability Create your own “internal boss” Understand why kindness doesn’t make you complacent, it makes you capable Confidence isn’t about perfection - it’s about how you treat yourself when things don’t go perfectly. Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership
We’ve all got one - that mortifying work moment we still think about at 3 a.m. The awkward presentation. The email that went to the wrong person. The interview that turned into a monologue.In this episode, we’re taking those moments that made you cringe… and turning them into comedy. Because being able to re-tell your old stories is a powerful way to loosen their grip, reduce their impact, and have a good old chuckle in the process! You’ll learn:💡 Why humour is such a powerful mindset-shifting tool💡 How to reframe your most embarrassing work stories so they lose their stingBy the end, you’ll see that even your most cringe-worthy moments can become funny stories, and that being able to laugh about them truly changes things for the better.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In this final episode of How to Feel More Confident Public Speaking, we’re going deeper than surface-level tips.Because confidence isn’t just about managing nerves, it’s about changing the patterns that create them.We’ll explore the three key areas of change work that make a lasting difference:💭 Changing low-confidence cycle habits - the subtle thought and behaviour loops that keep you stuck.🧠 Updating subconscious learnings - the emotional blueprints your brain’s been running since “that one bad presentation.”💪 Reconditioning your physical responses - how to calm the body’s automatic fear signals and replace them with safety and strength.When you work on all three, you’re not just coping with public speaking, you’re changing how your mind and body experience it so you can feel more calm and more confident, for life.🎧 Listen now and start feeling more confident public speaking! Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
We all want that one silver bullet - the quick fix that will make us feel more confident at work. But as Anna shares in this episode, building confidence isn’t something you can reduce to a single tip or trick. And yet… there is one thing she stands by - though you might not want to hear it! In this short but powerful episode, Anna reveals the one shift that truly changes how you experience confidence - not just for a moment, but for good.Mentioned in this episode:The High Confidence Cycle, Anna’s framework for creating lasting confidence.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
In episode 1 we looked at the foundations you need to build public speaking confidence, this episode is about helping you to figure out what’s actually tripping you up now - the surface patterns and the unconscious stories buried underneath. Spotting these patterns is the essential first step to changing them, so i'm inviting you to play detective! In this episode you’ll hear:A quick reminder of our episode 1 foundations.How to spot the surface patterns that show up before, during and after public speaking moments.Why those patterns usually link back to old experiences your brain stored (and the meaning you attached to them).A practical pattern-spotting walkthrough you can use to figure out your patterns.You can view the Low Confidence Cycle here.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Public speaking. Presenting. Walking to the podium. Joining a panel. Delivering training.These are the moments that don’t just require you to do your job well - they ask you to be visible. In this first episode of my three-part mini-series, How to Feel More Confident Public Speaking , we’re starting with the foundations you need to get in place if you're going to feel more confident public speaking.You’ll hear:Why your current level of nerves are actually happening. How past experiences and the “meaning” you made of them are shaping your reactions today.Why self-judgement and harsh self-talk keep the pattern locked in place.The essential first steps to begin shifting your experience:drop the judgement and cut the trash talking.Next up in this series:Episode 2 – Figuring It Out: Spot your triggers and patterns around presenting and public speaking.Episode 3 – Changing It: Practical tools to calm your body and rewire your responses.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Members ProgrammeCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
We’ve all thought it: “I can’t say that (I need to be nice)”. But what do we really mean by nice, and how does it impact us at work?“Nice” often shows up as:not giving direct feedback,not setting boundaries,not stating expectations clearly; oravoiding “disappointing” people.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why “nice” holds us back at work,How childhood messages, cultural norms, and confidence cycles feed the myth of “nice,”A reframe you can use to be clear, respectful, and caring - without being unkind,Simple strategies to help you step out of the “nice trap” and into real, confident communication.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Confidence is a lot like a building. It can look solid on the outside, but if the foundations underneath it aren’t strong, sooner or later the cracks will start to show!In this episode, Anna shares:Why strong foundations matter for your confidence and long-term career growthThe difference between strong and weak foundationsHow to stress-test your confidence against real workplace “storms”Practical ways to repair cracks and build stronger foundations for your confidence nowWhether you’re stepping into a senior role, facing new challenges, or simply feeling the wobble, this episode will help you figure out how to strengthen the base you need to withstand the thrills and spills of your career! Episode Resources:See the High and Low Confidence Cycles hereWant to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
You know what you should be doing at work, whether it's speaking up, having the tough conversation or letting go of over-perfecting things. But actually doing it? Sometimes that’s a different story.In this episode of Confident at Work, I talk about the gap between knowing what you need to do and actually doing it. We’ll explore those behaviour’s which seem to stubbornly refuse to change despite your best efforts and intentions! Here's what you'll learn by listening: Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are not the same thing!How ‘fix-it mode’ often creates more pressure and less progress.The clues those stubborn behaviours contain, and how to start listening. Real change - which sticks - starts with exploring why the behaviour is happening, rather than forcing yourself to stop.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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 of being realistic, encouraging, and trusting instead of pressured, perfectionist, or self-critical.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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 perfectionismWhy most professionals haven’t “failed” big - but still feel haunted by the idea of itThe difference between knowing a failure is probably not going to be career ending, and feeling safe enough to stop the habits designed to avoid itPlus, a simple challenge to spot your own failure-avoidance pattern and take a step towards real confidence.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Click here to join us for the Confident At Work Foundations Masterclass happening 17 September 2025! 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 Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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 toolThree common scenarios where our minds go full soap operaWhy this matters if you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident at workTune in and take your confidence back from your inner drama llama.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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 outIn 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 performance worksThe hidden toll it takes on confidence and wellbeingWhat renewable energy and motivation looks and sounds likeHigh performance doesn’t have to run on the equivalent of fossil fuels.What if your success could run on a cleaner, more sustainable fuel source? Find out how you can switch to 100% renewable motivation and drive in 2025! Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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 leadersHow worrying about being seen as nervous fuels more nervesThe truth about confidence (hint: it’s not about never wobbling)What shifts when you stop focusing on hiding your nerves and show up anywayWant to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Click here to join us for the Confident At Work Foundations Masterclass happening 17 September 2025! 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 be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So FarThis 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 personal thank-you and a reflection on what it really takes to build something with confidence!Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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