Here to Coach you Confident! - Julie Smith - Middling Along
In this episode we chat to Julie Smith about the nuances of confidence and practical strategies to boost yours. Julie shares insights from her coaching experience and her award-winning book, Coach Yourself Confident, offering tips on overcoming self-doubt, managing setbacks, and cultivating humble confidence.
Key Topics Covered:
Why confidence often hides behind other development themes
The concept of humble confidence — aligning your capabilities with your self-view
The importance of realistic, grounded self-assessment
Common misconceptions about confidence and success
The impact of societal norms and gender differences on confidence
Recognizing and managing internal saboteurs like comparisonitis and perfectionism
Practical exercises to strengthen your confidence muscle
Handling external setbacks and life’s inevitable challenges
The power of awareness, language, and self-compassion in building confidence
Special Highlights:
The “full stop” technique to combat negative self-talk
Naming your inner critic (sorry Nigel!) for greater self-awareness
Embracing the idea that confidence fluctuates — it’s normal to feel confident sometimes and doubtful others
Insights from The Authority Gap on gender and confidence
Julie’s book Coach Yourself Confident is a finalist for a prestigious business book award, with a special Kindle offer for just 99p until mid-August 2025: https://mybook.to/CYC-eb
Connect with Julie:
Website: talentsprout.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/
Resources:
Download Tara Mohr’s cheat sheet on minimizing language in emails: https://www.taramohr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Before-You-Hit-Send-Checklist-Tara-Mohr.pdf