Confident individuals appear to have a sense of ease and self-assurance in both themselves and their work. They have the ability to cultivate trust and inspire confidence in others, often advancing them further up the career ladder.

However, maintaining self-confidence can be challenging, particularly if you are prone to self-criticism, embroiled in conflicts with colleagues, or feeling overlooked. A lack of confidence in the workplace can foster impostor syndrome, where you constantly fear being exposed as undeserving or inadequate. These thoughts can detrimentally impact your mental well-being, self-belief, sense of belonging, and overall performance.

What does confidence in the workplace look like?

1. Willingness to take risks and step into the growth zone: Embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for growth. Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zones and pursue new experiences that expand your skill set and knowledge.

2. Acknowledging and learning from mistakes: Acknowledge that mistakes are an inherent part of the learning process and approach them as valuable lessons for personal and professional development.

3. Setting boundaries and saying no: Assert yourself by establishing healthy boundaries and not hesitating to decline requests or opportunities that do not align with your goals or values.

4. Using comparison as motivation, not reinforcement: Instead of falling into the trap of negative self-beliefs when comparing yourself to others, use comparison as a source of inspiration and motivation. 

5. Seeking help and support: Recognising when assistance is needed and actively seeking help and support. Understand that collaboration and learning from others are valuable resources for personal and professional growth.

6. Maintaining work-life balance: Confidence extends beyond the workplace, encompassing the ability to prioritise self-care and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Building confidence requires awareness, commitment and a willingness to challenge yourself so that you can improve your relationship with yourself, trust in your abilities and feel worthy.

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Overcome feeling like an imposter •  Manage negative thoughts and the inner critic • Thrive in your career.

Do you feel like a lack of confidence holds you back and impacts your career?

If you are ready to move past the things that block you then download this free workbook. It has been designed to help create awareness of your patterns, thoughts and behaviours. Once you have clarity on these it becomes easier to move past them.

5 Steps to Grow Confidence

  • Challenge Yourself

    Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and venture into the growth zone. Begin with small steps and gradually increase the level of difficulty as your self-confidence expands. Each time you embrace these challenges, you are forging new neural pathways in the empowering regions of your brain, fostering the growth of your self-belief.

    Embracing the discomfort and facing new experiences not only builds resilience but also allows you to discover untapped capabilities and strengths. Celebrate every milestone along the way, no matter how small, as each achievement reinforces your belief in your own abilities.

  • Take Ownership of your Achievements

    Create a list of your life's accomplishments, highlighting each one with the empowering phrase "I am remarkable because...". Allow yourself to acknowledge your achievements without holding back.

    By consciously recognising and celebrating your achievements, you are actively nurturing your self-confidence and reinforcing a positive self-image. Your list of accomplishments serves as a powerful reminder of your capabilities and the amazing things you have achieved throughout your life.

  • Words of Affirmation

    Create a folder, such as in your photo library, where you can save screenshots of messages acknowledging your accomplishments. Whenever someone sends you a message recognising something you have done, capture it and store it in this folder. When you find yourself feeling low in confidence, take a moment to revisit these messages. Notice how it feels to accept and internalise the positive words. This simple practice can help uplift your spirits and remind you of your worth and capabilities.

  • Watch your Language

    Pay close attention to the way you talk about yourself. Are your words rooted in the empowering voice of your wise Sage or the self-critical voice of your Saboteur? Take ownership of your work and actively seek opportunities to contribute to discussions. Share your accomplishments and moments of pride with others, allowing yourself to be seen and celebrated. By consciously embracing a positive self-narrative and finding ways to uplift yourself, you can cultivate a stronger sense of confidence and create a more empowering inner dialogue.

  • Body Language is Important

    Our bodies and emotions are intricately connected through a bio-lateral connection. By consciously adopting confident poses, we can influence our emotional state and cultivate a sense of self-assurance.

    When we strike a powerful pose, such as standing tall with our shoulders back, chest open, and head held high, it sends signals to our brain that we are confident and in control. This posture activates positive neurochemical responses in our body, boosting feelings of empowerment and self-assuredness.

What People Are Saying

“I worked with Binta over a few months as my career coach. My time with her has been transformative. She has helped me to address so many issues which were holding me back like imposter syndrome, my inner saboteurs and procrastination.”

— Wendy Robinson, Assistant Director, Accuracy

“I was at a critical point in my career as I had to choose between continuing my career in the company I worked for or taking on a new role in a different country and all the changes this decision would involve. I was not sure how to assess the options in an objective manner, and how to include other areas of my life at the time of making the decision, and needed a career coach who could see the big picture. Binta provided this point of view.”

-CB, London

“When I started working with Binta, I was overwhelmed by doubts about my career, feeling trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and demotivation. In our sessions, Binta helped me gain clarity about my challenges, confront them and overcome them. Through Binta's action-driven approach, we developed a plan, established key milestones, and created a realistic roadmap.”

— Anonymous, Canada

“Binta has helped me to feel more empowered and resilient, to trust what’s right for me and helped me see where and how to redefine my priorities.”

— Niki Stephenson, Lettings Negotiator,