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(Replay) How to re-ignite your confidence? Solo episode with Karen Kelly

Karen Kelly Season 1 Episode 140

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Many sales reps have been onboarded remotely, never met their boss, constantly in isolation. Now, they come together with their team for the first time, chances are their confidence is not at an all time high.

The things we did effortlessly pre-pandemic are causing us doubt, uncertainty and eroding our confidence as we are in a state of uncertainty.

Three areas I choose to focus on when I sense a shift in my confidence are:

1) Take Action- we can wait until we are in the right mindset and in theory that will drive the behaviours that make us act, but it mostly doesn’t work that way. We must take action first, think later. Over time, it becomes easier and we are unaware of the discomfort we experienced in the first place.

2)  What message are you telling yourself? Be careful, did you know your RAS, Reticular Activating System will scan your environment to find evidence to support your thoughts, thereby validating it. Silver lining here is your brain can’t tell the difference if it is true or not. What thoughts, stories can you share that position you in a confident, positive light,  helping you achieve your goals. If you get to pick a story, pick one where your are on top.

Finally, who are you surrounding yourself with? People that play it safe and are nice to be around? That’s great if you are happy with where your are. If you are motivated to grow, increase your confidence take it to the next level, surround yourself with people who are a few steps above you. Observe what are they doing, thinking, how are they acting. Learn, collaborate with them, before you know if  you will be ready for the next group of people to support your journey of growth and increased confidence.

Stay Tuned next week where I speak with a true confidence expert, who is a game changer in her field.

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