How to become more confident

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Emily Jaenson about Emily's experience overcoming shyness to become a confident speaker and author on building confidence. Key Takeaways Emily went from being too shy to order pizza on the phone to speaking to audiences of 1000+ and writing a book on confidence. Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone to practice confident behaviours can help build confidence over time. Counting yourself in (3, 2, 1 go) can provide the momentum to push through discomfort and engage in activities that build confidence. Celebrating others' successes rather than viewing them as competition is key for leaders to build confidence in their teams. In this conversation Emily argues that leaders must acknowledge achievements and milestones to reinforce confident behaviours, not dismiss early wins by immediately increasing demands without praise. Public recognition strengthens employee motivation, resilience and performance. Emily Jaenson is a professional speaker, podcast host of the Leadership is Female podcast, and author of 'Let's Go: A guide to increasing your confidence.' To find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.