Category: Confidence

  • Is confidence about knowing the answer?

    You are asked for your opinion in a meeting about something you understand only partly. Everyone else seems certain.

    What do you think?

    Can saying 'I'm not sure' be a confident response?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • Should you volunteer before you feel ready?

    An opportunity comes up to present a small piece of work to senior colleagues. You would like the experience but have never presented professionally before.

    What do you think?

    Do you wait until you feel confident, or can confidence come after taking the opportunity?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • What if your idea gets ignored?

    You suggest an idea in a group and nobody responds. Ten minutes later someone else suggests something similar and the group likes it.

    What do you think?

    Would you speak up and point out that you raised it earlier?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

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