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Show Up, Speak Up, Stand Out.
40 lessons · 6 themes · practical tips in every lesson
Interviews, meetings, feedback and leadership, with calm, clear confidence at work.
THEME 1 · 7 LESSONS
Confident in Interviews
Walk in prepared and walk out proud.
LESSON 01
Prepare Your Three Stories
LESSON 02
Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" Well
LESSON 03
Handle the Question You Fear
LESSON 04
Ask Great Questions Back
LESSON 05
Talk About Your Strengths Without Bragging
LESSON 06
Recover From a Bad Answer
LESSON 07
Follow Up With a Winning Note
THEME 2 · 7 LESSONS
Confident in Meetings
Be seen and heard.
LESSON 08
Speak in the First Ten Minutes
LESSON 09
Prepare One Point Before Every Meeting
LESSON 10
Disagree With a Colleague Kindly
LESSON 11
Handle Being Interrupted
LESSON 12
Share Credit and Claim Yours
LESSON 13
Speak Up in a Big Group
LESSON 14
Look Confident in Video Meetings
THEME 3 · 7 LESSONS
Confidence With Your Boss
Build a strong, respectful relationship upward.
LESSON 15
Ask for Feedback Regularly
LESSON 16
Receive Criticism Without Crumbling
LESSON 17
Ask for a Raise With Evidence
LESSON 18
Share Ideas Without Fear
LESSON 19
Say No to Extra Work Politely
LESSON 20
Report Problems Early
LESSON 21
Show Your Value Every Month
THEME 4 · 7 LESSONS
Confident Teamwork
Make your mark among colleagues.
LESSON 22
Introduce Yourself in a New Team
LESSON 23
Make Friends at Work
LESSON 24
Ask for Help Without Shame
LESSON 25
Handle a Difficult Colleague
LESSON 26
Stop Being the Office Pushover
LESSON 27
Celebrate Others and Be Celebrated
LESSON 28
Build Your Reputation Quietly
THEME 5 · 6 LESSONS
Confident Growth and Leadership
Step up when you are ready, and before.
LESSON 29
Take on a Stretch Project
LESSON 30
Overcome Impostor Syndrome
LESSON 31
Lead Without a Title
LESSON 32
Give Your First Presentation
LESSON 33
Mentor Someone Newer
LESSON 34
Handle a Mistake at Work
THEME 6 · 6 LESSONS
Confident Careers
Keep growing with courage.
LESSON 35
Set a Career Goal You Believe In
LESSON 36
Learn One New Skill Every Quarter
LESSON 37
Network Without Feeling Fake
LESSON 38
Say Yes to Opportunities That Scare You
LESSON 39
Protect Your Energy and Balance
LESSON 40
Your Confidence at Work Plan
Ideas in this topic come from
- Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg)
- The Confidence Code (Katty Kay and Claire Shipman)
- Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss)
- How to Win Friends and Influence People (Dale Carnegie)
- The First 90 Days (Michael Watkins)
Tips are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
