Amazing If

As people juggling corporate jobs, their own business, studies, charitable work and family life, Helen and Sarah know a thing or two about finding time. In fact, 'how do you find the time' is the number 1 question they get asked! In this episode, they share the different things that help them to achieve their goals, including finding 'power hours' and connecting your actions to your passions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At some point, we're all faced with the challenge and opportunity of finding a new job. This can be a tricky time, where knowing what you're great at and what really makes you happy at work becomes key to making the right decision. In this episode, Helen and Sarah share their experiences of finding new jobs and their top tips for making the right choice about where to go next.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Are you paralysed with nerves when you’re faced with the boss? Are you too afraid to venture an opinion when you’re surrounded by experienced colleagues? In the final episode of the series, Helen and Sarah tackle a monster of a confidence gremlin - the fear of senior people. Providing helpful tips on how to improve the way you feel around senior people, this episode will help dissolve imaginary pedestals and set you on your way to more productive and happy interactions at work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freezing up or waffling on are normal, but unhelpful reactions to being put on the spot. If this sounds like you - don’t worry. Helen and Sarah have some simple suggestions for how you can avoid the blind panic and instead gracefully ride the surprise.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feel like your age is holding you back at work? Well Helen and Sarah are here to help. No, they’re not offering an ageing elixir but practical, actionable advice about how you can demonstrate your maturity at work. Don’t feel defeated by something you can’t control - think creatively about how you can increase your value, not your years.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From empowering TED Talks to inspiring books, there are so many resources you can use to help build your confidence. In this bonus episode, Sarah runs through her top recommendations.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scared of making that next career move? Afraid you might fall short of perfection? In this episode, Sarah and Helen explain that the quest to be the best can result in a crippling fear of failure. So why not change your aim from perfect achiever to ambitious learner? Here is some practical advice on how to embrace mistakes, learn from blunders and go boldly into challenging situations at work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode, Sarah shares her top three techniques for building confidence. From the simple questions you can ask yourself, to the ways you can shift your outlook to increase your value at work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does nervous energy sometimes take you over? Do you sometimes feel yourself blush or start to sweat in tricky work situations? This week Sarah and Helen are taking a look at confidence gremlins that manifest as body reactions – and for Sarah, blushing is one she’s battled with first hand!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode Helen tackles three things that can undermine your confidence... and how to stop that happening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scared of asking a ‘stupid’ question? Panic when a colleague starts talking about something you’re not familiar with? Not applying for that job because you don’t think you’ve got the knowledge? Well, this is the podcast for you. Sarah and Helen take you though some practical ways to cage this confidence gremlin and overcome your fear of not knowing enough. And don’t worry, their advice does not involve putting in hours of extra knowledge cramming!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode Sarah shares three common mistakes that get in the way of building confidence – with practical tips on how to avoid them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether it’s the crowd of 500 strangers that gets your nerves tingling, or the awkwardness of a presentation to your peers – this podcast will help you overcome that all too common hurdle – ’the fear of presenting.’ Once Helen and Sarah break this gremlin down, you’ll see that it’s not so scary after all. This episode will replace your anxieties with an eagerness to get back to work to present your ideas with clarity and confidence!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode Helen shares three top tips to help boost your confidence at work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It might sound a little childish but a 'fear of people not liking you' is one of the most common confidence gremlins at work. Whether you're starting a new job and keen to fit in, or a manager trying to balance authority with team spirit, keeping good relationships will often be on your mind. In this episode Sarah and Helen offer their top tips on how to walk the line, and stop this confidence gremlin from holding you back.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When it comes to the numbers, do you find yourself hiding in the background? Does the idea of talking through a budget, or financial report send shivers down your spine? A fear of numbers is a common Confidence Gremlin, but just because you're not an Excel guru, doesn't mean you can't have a meaningful relationship with the digits. In this episode we've top tips on how to stop numbers holding you back.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you find yourself worrying that you're in a job and you might get 'found out'? Ever feel like you're having to fake your way through the day? This week's podcast focuses on one of the most common Confidence Gremlins, a fear of being found out, and arms you with our top tips to cage your Gremlin and take back control.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.