In this episode we chat to Julie Smith about the nuances of confidence and practical strategies to boost yours. Julie shares insights from her coaching experience and her award-winning book, Coach Yourself Confident, offering tips on overcoming self-doubt, managing setbacks, and cultivating humble confidence.
Key Topics Covered:
- Why confidence often hides behind other development themes
- The concept of humble confidence — aligning your capabilities with your self-view
- The importance of realistic, grounded self-assessment
- Common misconceptions about confidence and success
- The impact of societal norms and gender differences on confidence
- Recognizing and managing internal saboteurs like comparisonitis and perfectionism
- Practical exercises to strengthen your confidence muscle
- Handling external setbacks and life's inevitable challenges
- The power of awareness, language, and self-compassion in building confidence
Special Highlights:
- The "full stop" technique to combat negative self-talk
- Naming your inner critic (sorry Nigel!) for greater self-awareness
- Embracing the idea that confidence fluctuates — it’s normal to feel confident sometimes and doubtful others
- Insights from The Authority Gap on gender and confidence
Julie’s book Coach Yourself Confident is a finalist for a prestigious business book award, with a special Kindle offer for just 99p until mid-August 2025: https://mybook.to/CYC-eb
Connect with Julie:
- Website: talentsprout.co.uk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/
Resources:
- Download Tara Mohr’s cheat sheet on minimizing language in emails: https://www.taramohr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Before-You-Hit-Send-Checklist-Tara-Mohr.pdf
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