Everyone needs confidence in their day to day life, but especially in career transition. Identify the need for building self-confidence and learn actions steps to improve it.

1. Confidence Building
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career 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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References
Babauta, 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-_Mh1QhMc
Halpern, 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.html
Mind 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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