Ever felt that nagging self-doubt holding you back in your career?
In this LinkedIn Live, we’re joined by Leanne Cooper, a guru in career confidence coaching for women.
Together, we delve into the journey from self-doubt to self-belief. Leanne sheds light on the barriers self-doubt can create in a woman’s professional life and shares actionable strategies to combat it. From the pitfalls of comparison to the importance of self-care, she breaks down the elements that often fuel our insecurities.
Leanne’s message? Celebrate your achievements, embrace self-care, and take those bold steps forward. With her guidance, women at every career stage are learning to ditch the doubt and step into their power.
Enjoyed this conversation? Then check out our previous LinkedIn Live chat with Leanne, where she gives expert tips on how to boost confidence for career success. Watch here.
Timestamps
Understanding Self-Doubt [00:04:35] Leanne explains the concept of self-doubt, its impact on our lives, and how it can hold us back from achieving our goals.
Factors Fueling Self-Doubt [00:06:48] Leanne discusses the various factors contributing to self-doubt and how understanding them can help manage and overcome it.
Taking Action to Improve the Situation [00:04:35] Leanne shares a three-step approach to tackling self-doubt and taking immediate action to improve one’s confidence and career prospects.
Comparison [00:09:28] Comparing oneself to others or past versions of oneself can trigger self-doubt.
Criticism [00:11:31] Self-criticism and being unkind to oneself can worsen self-doubt.
Avoidance [00:12:25] Avoiding situations that make one feel uncomfortable or lacking confidence fuels self-doubt.
Fueling self-doubt through limited self-reflection [00:14:56] Limited self-reflection leads to difficulty in recognizing accomplishments and strengths, fueling self-doubt.
Recognising accomplishments to boost self-belief [00:15:59] Reflecting on achievements and strengths regularly can boost self-belief and combat self-doubt.
Taking action to dial down self-doubt [00:18:40] Taking positive action, even small steps, is the most effective way to boost self-belief and overcome self-doubt.
The importance of taking small steps [00:22:25] Leanne emphasises the significance of taking small steps forward instead of overwhelming oneself, to avoid feeling panicked.
Where to find Leanne and her services [00:22:50] Leanne shares that she can be found on LinkedIn and has a website offering career coaching services to women at all stages of their careers.
Building confidence through small daily actions [00:23:45] Leanne explains that building confidence is a gradual process involving small daily action steps, eventually compounding and leading to authentic confidence and self-belief.
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