PMO Strategies 313: Confidence Isn’t the Prerequisite. It’s the Result.
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Jun 22, 2025 Confidence isn't just something you have; it's forged through action. Overcoming challenges boosts your competence, which naturally leads to confidence. Experiences like a botched keynote can ground you and reshape your approach to fear and risk. Engaging in practice, rather than waiting for the perfect moment, is essential for empowerment. Building skills through consistent effort and learning from feedback is key, ensuring that every small step you take builds the foundation for lasting confidence.
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Confidence Follows Competence
- Confidence is not something you wait for; it is earned through the work you do.
- Doing the work, even when scared, builds competence which in turn creates confidence.
Keynote Without Slides Success
- At a large conference, technical failures forced Laura to deliver her keynote without slides or a headset mic.
- Her preparation and competence allowed her to confidently deliver the talk, impressing the audience despite the challenges.
Serve Others to Gain Confidence
- Focusing on serving the audience rather than on oneself transforms fear into confidence.
- Confidence grows when the purpose shifts from self to value delivery.