Confidence For Dummies

Build up your confidence levels and become more effective in all areas of your life Self–confidence is more than just a feeling inside – it′s an indispensable ingredient for success in life. Written by two of the most sought–after executive coaches in the world, Confidence For Dummies, 2nd Edition arms you with proven tools and techniques for overcoming insecurity and social inhibitions, and for learning how to think and behave with more confidence at work, socially, and even in love. Know where you stand – gauge your confidence level, identify which aspects of your life need confidence–building, and find out what′s keeping you stuck in place Get on track – tailor a personal programme for creating the new super–confident you that you want to present to the world Find your focus – find out how to let go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations Project self–confidence – broadcast your new–found confidence to the world and connect more easily with others Open the book and find: What confidence is and where it comes from How to connect confidently through social media Top tips to prepare you for a presentation or job interview Advice for approaching romantic relationships with confidence How to say ′No′ with confidence Ways to recover quickly from any setback Learn to: Recognise your strengths and believe in your ability Develop your confidence both personally and professionally Get the results you want, whatever the situation

Introduction 1 Part I: Considering the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Assessing Your Confidence 9 Chapter 2: Identifying Your Sticking Points 29 Chapter 3: Charting Your Course Ahead 43 Part II: Gathering the Elements 55 Chapter 4: Finding Your Motivation 57 Chapter 5: Sticking to Your Principles 71 Chapter 6: Making Friends with Your Emotions 87 Chapter 7: Unleashing Your Passion 101 Part III: Building Your Confident Self 117 Chapter 8: Moving Beyond Perfection 119 Chapter 9: Stretching Yourself Mentally 137 Chapter 10: Developing Your Physical Confidence 153 Chapter 11: Raising Your Voice 163 Chapter 12: Getting the Result You Want 175 Part IV: Engaging Other People 191 Chapter 13: Demonstrating Confidence in the Workplace 193 Chapter 14: Approaching Romantic Relationships with Confidence 219 Chapter 15: Connecting Confidently via Social Media 233 Part V: The Part of Tens 249 Chapter 16: Ten Great Questions to Spur You into Action 251 Chapter 17: Ten Daily Habits to Raise Your Confidence 257 Index 263

Kate Burton is a leading international executive coach with a background in corporate communication in IT, and works with clients such as HP, KPMG and Microsoft. Brinley Platts is a leading authority on the development of senior executives.