Confidence Building AHML 2015

Confidence Building brought to you by

Bruce A. BennettCareer Coach Corner

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Introduction & Overview for session

My Background Media & Marketing Research Career Networking Groups – JPL, CLPL, NTS, Harper College McHenry County Workforce Network Volunteer LinkedIn Workshop Presenter at Harper College WorkNet Center

Overview Defined Recognizing the need Concepts Actions Vision and Optimism Building career transition confidence

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Notes & Goals for session General Notes for Today

eCopy of deck is available upon request or SlideShare My contact info is on last page Workshop is interactive

Goals You are not alone Mind set Action steps Suggested readings

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Confidence - What is it? A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

A feeling or belief that someone or something is good or has the ability to succeed at something

The feeling of being certain that something will happen or that something is true

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Identifying the Need for Confidence

Low self-confidence behavior

Dismissing compliments off handedly, “it was easy

to do, anyone could have done it.”

Working hard to cover up mistakes

Fearing failure & avoiding taking risks

Modifying your behavior based on what others think

(Mind Tools, n.d.)

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Identifying the Need for Confidence

High self-confidence behavior

Accepting compliments graciously, “thanks, I really

worked hard on that proposal”

Admitting your mistakes and learning from them

Taking risks and going the extra mile to achieve

more

Doing what you believe is right, even if mocked or

criticized for it (Mind Tools, n.d.)

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Confidence

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Building Confidence in 3 Stages Self analysis SWOT and positive thinking

Set goals Measure success in small steps

Start Stretching Increase goals as confidence builds

https://youtu.be/dtVja0WfnIs

(Mind Tools, 2011)

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Confidence Building Concepts Stop comparing yourself to others. Keep your thoughts positive Accept all compliments with thank you Find positive input Associate with positive people List your past success Celebrate your qualities Do good deeds for others Find your passion Be yourself and be proud of it

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Confidence Building Actions

Personal Hygiene

Monday best

Revisualize yourself

Self analysis

Be generous

Positive actions

PMA – Positive Mental Attitude

Eliminate negative thinking

(Babauta, L. , 2007)

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Confidence Building Actions

Smile

Set standards

Posture

Competence building

Speak confidently – slow it down

Goal setting & achievement

Do away with a bad habit

Solutions – issues not problems

Boys scouts motto – be prepared

(Babauta, L. , 2007)

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Confidence Building Actions

Give of your time

Be grateful

Exercise

Knowledge building

Stop procrastinating

Active lifestyle

Start small

Clear off your desk(Babauta, L. , 2007)

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Confidence

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale

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Vision

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Vision

Visualize your self in a positive light

Prepare mentally for situations

Muscle memory & mind memory

Laugh

Smile

How to be more confident

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Optimism

Glass half full or empty?

Silver lining behind dark cloud

When opportunity knocks, open the door

Failures provide learning opportunities

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Confidence in a Portfolio Resume Examples of your work,

e.g. Spreadsheets, Memos, Proposals, Presentations List of accomplishments Letters of recommendation Military service Certificates, Degrees or Licenses Transcripts and/or continuing education classes Volunteer activities Thank you notes from vendors/clients Recognition photos or completed team projects

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Confidence in an Interview Research the company and position

Company website, news, management team, etc. Position key words, duties, salary.com, etc.

Prepare story examples that illustrate skills and capabilities Interview practice with family, friends, etc. Have work history and reference details Take several copies of resume Dress for interview

Over dress rather than under dress Appropriate for position, e.g. Ad Agency

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ReferencesBabauta, L. (2007, December 9). 25 killer actions to boost your self-confidence. Retrieved from http://zenhabits.net/25-killer-actions-to-boost-your-self-confidence/Cuddy, A. (2012, October 1). Your body language shapes who you are | Amy Cuddy | TED Talks. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMcHalpern, D. (2013, May 30). How to be more confident (use this technique). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TduT4-Z-uEQ Mind Tools. (n.d.). Building self-confidence: Preparing yourself for success! Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/selfconf.htmlMind Tools. (2011, April 1). Building self-confidence: Learn how to boost your confidence with these three steps. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtVja0WfnIs

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