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179. Want More Confidence at Work? Be Willing to Fail
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Are you struggling with confidence at work, even though you’re capable and skilled? The real challenge isn’t ability - it’s often the fear of looking foolish, failing, or being judged.
In this episode of The Confident at Work Podcast, we explore a powerful shift that transforms workplace confidence: being willing to fail.
When we stop focusing on trying to avoiding embarrassment, rejection, and mistakes, fear loses its grip - and confidence naturally grows.
We discuss how this mindset connects to:
Overcoming perfectionism and impostor syndrome at work
Speaking up in meetings and sharing ideas without fear
Byron Katie’s “The Work” and the power of willingness
Memory reconsolidation in psychology
Buddhist philosophy and reducing resistance to uncomfortable emotions
If you want to stop letting fear control your decisions and start showing up more fully at work, this episode gives you practical insights and a simple question to shift your mindset today.
Want to be more Confident At Work?
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic