Boosting confidence involves understanding when self-doubt can be beneficial and engaging in exercises to enhance self-assurance.
Impostor syndrome is combated by normalizing emotions, creating diverse work environments, and utilizing data in self-advocacy strategies.
Deep dives
Enhancing Confidence through Self-Advocacy
Boosting confidence involves understanding that self-doubt can sometimes be beneficial. By engaging in exercises tailored to enhance confidence and avoiding certain behaviors while advocating for oneself, individuals can improve their self-assurance. It is essential to acknowledge one's unique talents and achievements when advocating for rewards or promotions.
Confidence Rooted in Personal Values
A surprising revelation emphasized by the speaker is that confidence is not solely attained by following predefined rules or achieving specific milestones. Instead, true confidence stems from aligning one's life choices with personal values. By prioritizing what truly brings joy and fulfillment, individuals can address the root of their confidence concerns.
Empowering Actions to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome, as distinct from regular doubt, encompasses feelings of self-sabotage and unworthiness despite accomplishments. To combat this, individuals are encouraged to notice, name, normalize, and reframe their emotions. Furthermore, creating diverse work environments and focusing on somatic awareness can contribute to overcoming imposter syndrome.
Effective Self-Advocacy Strategies
When advocating for oneself, concrete strategies play a crucial role in demonstrating value. Utilizing data to support salary negotiation requests and emphasizing unique contributions are key elements. Additionally, confidently making clear asks, being comfortable with silence, and avoiding apologetic language are effective practices in successful self-advocacy.
Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022.