Only 4% of people feel confident at work. Let's change that.

 

Confidence is quietly holding back careers...and nobody’s talking about it.

In Australia, nearly 50% of professionals have passed up a job opportunity or challenge due to a lack of self-confidence, despite being capable.*

It’s not a skills issue. It’s a self-belief one.

So, how do we change this?
We stop treating confidence like something you're born with, and start treating it like something you can build.

Our carousel below shares 3 powerful, research-backed ways to develop confidence at work, strategies that can help anyone:
✅ Speak up in meetings
✅ Go for that leadership role
✅ Back themselves in high-pressure moments

Confidence Isn’t Fixed — It’s Built

First things first:
Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have.

It’s a habit.
Something you can grow, one small step at a time.

Principle 1 — Build It Like a Muscle

Confidence grows when you practise it daily.

Try this:
At the end of each workday, write down three things you did well.

Yes, even on the tough days.
Especially on the tough days.

The more you train your brain to recognise your wins, the more natural confidence will feel.

Principle 2 — Rethink What Confidence Looks Like

Confidence isn’t always loud, bold, or extroverted.

Sometimes, it’s quiet.
It’s calm, thoughtful, and grounded.

Confidence is being fully yourself.

Ask yourself:

“Who am I when I feel most confident?”

Write down the traits that show up when you’re at your best.
Then own them.
That’s your version of confidence.

Principle 3 — Nerves Before a Big Moment? Totally Normal.

Your body’s just trying to protect you.
But you can calm it down with a few simple tools:

  • Take deep belly breaths

  • Visualise a positive outcome

  • Move your body — even a quick shake can reset your nervous system

  • Say, “Thanks for your patience. I’m a little nervous because this matters to me.”

That last one?
It grounds you and shows others how much you care.

Confidence Is a Practice

Not a personality type.

With time, confidence helps you:

  • Speak up

  • Lead better

  • Embrace new opportunities

  • Show up more fully as you

It’s already within you.
You just need to remember how to use it.

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