How you can unlock confidence and overcome self-doubt

How you can unlock confidence and overcome self-doubtWelcome to our riveting discussion with professional coach, Anna Manning, skillfully guided by our host, Zoe Haydn Jones. This episode dives deep into the intricacies of confidence, especially in professional spaces, unearthing some profound insights about self-perception and the delicate balance between competence and self-assurance.Anna, a former corporate lawyer, shares her intriguing transition into the realm of coaching. Her narrative is deeply personal and relatable, recounting her shift from corporate law, through an impactful role in the NHS, and into the world of coaching. She speaks candidly about her longstanding affinity for self-help and how the podcast "Coaching for Leaders" sparked her journey into professional coaching.Join us as we follow Anna's pivotal career choices, her moments of self-doubt, her victories, and her deep-seated passion for helping others improve their own confidence. Witness her confront a challenging crossroads in her career, deciding between the security of a known role and the potential of a newer one. Experience the transformative power of a coaching session that allowed her to identify her true professional priorities - growth and learning.The conversation not only explores Anna's inspiring journey but also delves into a myriad of issues faced by many professionals today. From women grappling with the gap between their evident competence and elusive confidence, to the underrecognized role of internal dialogues and self-perception in shaping professional confidence, and even addressing children's fears around societal judgement - this conversation is a comprehensive exploration of confidence, or the lack thereof, in today's world.Anna and Zoe engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the importance of introspective work to overcome confidence obstacles, underlining the universality of these struggles due to shared human brain behavior patterns. They stress the need to transform one's "internal environment" into a nurturing and supportive one to bolster self-assuredness.JOIN THE FREE JOBS FOR WOMEN MEMBERSHIPCONNECT WITH ANNA