What’s holding you back from making a change in your life? You might tell yourself that you’re not ready yet, you’re not sure it’s the right time, or you don’t think you’ll make it. In reality, it might be that you lack confidence. In this LinkedIn Live chat, Elizabeth Willetts talks to self-development coach Leanne Cooper about building self-confidence.
Leanne tells Elizabeth her transformation story from being a burned-out employee to starting her own business. She explains what confidence really is and why so many people lack it. Then she gives a five-step strategy to work on your inner dialogue, or how you talk to yourself about who you are and what you’re capable of. Listen out for her tip on what you shouldn’t do next, which should help you to get the motivation to improve your self-confidence today!
Enjoyed this conversation with Leanne? Then check out our conversation with Leanne, 5 Habits of a Confident Woman at Work, here.
If this chat inspired you to think about your self-confidence and what you would do if you had more belief in yourself, please share it with a friend. Don’t forget to follow Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn for more flexible career opportunities and advice to help you live a happier, more balanced life.
Timestamps
[1:52] Leanne introduces herself and explains her coaching mission
[3:55] What is confidence? And can you learn to be confident?
[5:30] Leanne leads an exercise to think about what you’d do if you were more confident
[7:22] Step #1 to build confidence: Understand what’s impacting you
[8:20] Why you need to understand your personal strengths
[9:15] Don’t disengage!
[10:00] Tackling a skills gap
[12:10] Why perfectionism and our self-perception can hold us back
[13:38] The dangers of the comparison trap and the comfort zone
[15:30] “Our relationship with failure keeps us stuck”
[19:00] Leanne’s advice: Analyse how you speak to yourself
[21:05] A five-step process to improve your inner dialogue
[23:17] How you can start to take action and build your confidence
[25:58] What you shouldn’t do next!
[27:48] Where to go to get in touch with Leanne
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