

AI Skills Sprint: How to cage confidence gremlins that are getting in the way of your growth
8 snips Sep 17, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of confidence gremlins, those pesky doubts that hinder career growth. Discover a custom AI tool designed to help you identify and confront these internal barriers. Learn creative techniques like visualizing your gremlins and role-playing challenging scenarios. Team up to create a 'confidence gremlin gallery,' fostering shared experiences and empowerment. Unleashing your potential has never been more interactive and fun!
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Gremlins Shape Behavior And Identity
- Gremlins are hidden beliefs, doubts and fears that grow if left unaddressed and can shape identity.
- Caging gremlins helps you navigate career setbacks and say yes to stretching opportunities.
Self-Exclusion From Job Specs
- Helen avoided roles mentioning 'commercial acumen' because a numbers gremlin made her rule herself out early.
- That identity belief stopped her applying despite wanting the job.
Start With A Private AI Coach
- Use private AI coaching to explore gremlins when it's too scary to talk to someone.
- Treat the AI as a starter coach to build belief before sharing with others.