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:
Plus, a simple challenge to spot your own failure-avoidance pattern and take a step towards real confidence.
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Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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.
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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 tool
Three common scenarios where our minds go full soap opera
Why this matters if you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident at work
Tune in and take your confidence back from your inner drama llama.
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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 out
In 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:
High 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!
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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:
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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.
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Confident at Work Turns 3: The Journey So Far
This 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!
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You’re more powerful than you think - especially when it comes to your confidence.
In this episode, I’m revealing 10 small, everyday moments that quietly build or batter your confidence at work. Most of them fly under the radar, but once you can see them, you can change them, and use your power for the good of your confidence!
From how you handle feedback to what you say after a meeting, these micro-moments shape how confident you feel day to day.
🎯 By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly where your power lies - and how to start using it on purpose so you can feel more confident at work.
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Most people live in reactive mode at work - constantly responding, firefighting, replying and scrambling to keep up. It’s draining, and it quietly chips away at your confidence.
In this short episode, I break down the difference between reactive vs proactive behaviour and why learning to get ahead (just a little!) can change how you feel, work, and lead.
Expect:
Real-life examples of reactive traps
What being proactive actually looks like
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After hundreds of hours coaching brilliant professionals who want to feel more confident, I’ve seen the same patterns again and again. I know what actually works, and what doesn’t – when it comes to building lasting confidence at work.
That’s why I’ve created a free, 60-minute online session to share the most powerful tools and insights I’ve collected so far.
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In this live session, you’ll:
Learn what actually builds confidence at work - and what chips away at it
Identify your own confidence blockers and blind spots
Leave with a clear, personalised plan to grow your confidence in 2025/26
Whether you’re holding back in meetings, overthinking feedback, or just tired of self-doubt, this class is for you.
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If you’ve ever looked around at work and thought, “I need to be more like them to be confident,” this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, we’re busting one of the most persistent myths about confidence - that it means being the loudest voice in the room. The one who always speaks up first, takes up space, and never seems unsure.
But what if that isn't you?
What if you’re a quiet leader?
What if you think carefully and more slowly?
This episode is a gentle call back to yourself.
We’ll explore:
Whether you’re a deep thinker, a reflector or quiet doer, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need to change your personality on the road to being more confident.
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Have you ever held back from speaking in a meeting because you thought you might sound stupid? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you.
In today’s episode of Confident at Work, we explore the all-too-familiar fear that arises right before you want to speak up: “What if I sound stupid?” Whether you're asking a question, sharing an idea, or challenging something in the room, that fear can derail your confidence and silence yourself.
I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those moments, why your brain jumps to self-doubt, and how to shift out of it so you can contribute with more clarity, calm, and confidence.
You'll learn what it takes to stop the overthinking - so you can start focusing on what you actually want to say.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why the fear of sounding stupid is so common (even among smart, capable professionals)
What happens internally when that fear shows up
How to interrupt the cycle so you can feel more engaged and less self-conscious
This episode is for you if:
You regularly think, “I’m going to sound stupid” just before speaking
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You know how hypnosis is famous for curing phobias like spiders or fear of flying?
Well, I’m using it to help cure workplace phobias too - think those moments that send your system into overdrive, whether that's presentations, big meetings, tricky colleagues, job interviews.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
What workplace phobias actually are (and why they’re more common than you think)
How they’re just like traditional phobias - the brain wiring is the same
Why it’s not about logic, and how that helps us move forward
Real-life examples of workplace phobias I see in my clients
How I’m using hypnosis to help people rewire their fear response and feel more confident
If you’ve ever totally panicked before or during a big meeting, gone totally blank mid-presentation, or found yourself dreading interactions with certain people, maybe it's a workplace phobia!
Listen on to find out.
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This week on Confident at Work, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my coaching practice - and sharing the frustration that led me to seek out a new tool for helping clients feel more confident at work.
When clients faced those big, scary moments - the ones that made them panic, freeze, or go completely offline - I realised I needed something else. A method that could turn down the fear and turn up the confidence.
Enter hypnosis.
Just like hypnosis has been used to cure phobias of spiders, I use it to help clients shift their fear of public speaking, big meetings, or intimidating colleagues.
In this episode, I’ll share three powerful ways I use hypnosis to help clients build confidence at work:
Reconditioning unhelpful responses
Mentally rehearsing confident versions of key moments
Accessing deep insight from the unconscious mind
Whether you're curious about how hypnosis works or wondering if it could help you, tune in to learn more.
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In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort.
This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.
If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.
You will learn:
Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trap
How to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoid
What makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)
The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!
How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first
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If you believe you have to be perfect, you’ll end up spending a lot of time trying to manage how others perceive you.
Before you know it, you’re running a one-person PR agency - carefully curating every word, every email, every interaction to ensure you’re seen in the “right” way.
This relentless focus on perception management pulls you away from the actual work. It drains your energy, fuels overthinking, and ironically, makes you less effective.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✅ Why perfectionists get stuck in perception management
✅ How this feeds the Low Confidence Cycle
✅ The hidden cost of avoiding risks and overthinking interactions
✅ How to shift your focus from looking confident to actually feeling confident
If you feel like you’re constantly on high alert, curating your every move, this episode will show you how to break free - so you can reclaim your time, energy, and confidence at work.
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If you ever played a computer game you’ll know the feeling - you beat a level, progress, then face a brand-new challenge only to have to start learning all over again!
Confidence at work is exactly the same. Just when you think you’ve mastered something, you move up a level, so a new obstacle appears.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
✅ Why confidence isn’t about reaching a place where everything feels easy
✅ How to spot the challenges that show you’re levelling up
✅ How to keep going when every new level brings new doubts
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If your internal manager was up for review… would they be getting a raise or a performance improvement plan? 😬
Overthinking, procrastinating, and second-guessing yourself aren’t personality traits - they’re signs that your self-management needs an upgrade.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✅ Why self-management is the foundation of confidence
✅ The sneaky habits that drain your energy and self-trust
✅ Small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up at work
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Workplace frustrations are inevitable - whether it’s a difficult colleague, unclear expectations, or overwhelming workloads. And when things aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get lost in emotions and stories that keep you stuck. In this episode, we explore a powerful question that can shift your perspective and put you back in control: What’s in your control?
🔹 What We Cover in This Episode:
Next time you feel stuck, pause and ask yourself: What’s in my control here? This small shift can lead to greater confidence and clearer decision-making.
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Ever shared your opinion at work, only to immediately back down the moment someone disagrees?
In this episode of Confident at Work, we’re tackling a common struggle: feeling like disagreement is a sign that you’re wrong - or worse, that you’re not good enough.
✔ Disagreement doesn’t mean they’re wrong.
✔ Their competence isn’t on trial (even if someone else thinks it is!)
✔ They can consider new perspectives without automatically backing down.
Tune in to learn:
🎯 Why disagreement feels so uncomfortable 🎯 How a low-confidence cycle makes it harder to hold your ground
🎯 What confident professionals do when someone pushes back
🎯 How to stop overthinking and second-guessing yourself after a tough conversation
💡 Plus, a simple mindset shift to help you stay in the discussion instead of shutting down.
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