The Fastest Way to Sound More Confident at Work

Just for today, notice how many times you:

• Start an email with "Just following up on..."

• Share an idea with “This might not be right, but…”

• Preface your expertise with "I'm thinking we could possibly..."

These habits feel polite.

But they quietly train people to take you less seriously.

Every time you soften your words, your authority gets diluted.

Every time you shrink your words, your brilliance gets overlooked.

The good news?

This pattern is learned - which means it can be unlearned with a few intentional shifts✨

✨ I N S P I R E

"Your playing small does not serve the world." -Marianne Williamson

✨ T H R I V E

You've got powerful thoughts and bold ideas.

But hesitant phrases are making you disappear.

10 power shifts that transform your presence:

❌ "I just wanted to check in..."

✅ Stand tall, reset your shoulders: "I'm following up on [specific item]"

❌ "I'm not sure if this makes sense..."

✅ Plant both feet firmly: "Here's what I've observed..."

❌ "This might be a stupid question..."

✅ Take a slow breath: "I'd like to explore something..."

❌ "I kind of think we should..."

✅ Press thumb and index finger together: "I recommend we..."

❌ "Sorry to bother you..."

✅ Roll shoulders back: "Thank you for your time..."

❌ "Maybe we could consider..."

✅ Ground yourself: "I propose..."

❌ "I'll try to..."

✅ Hand on desk: "I will..."

❌ "Does that make sense?"

✅ Slight chin lift: "How does this land with you?"

❌ "I'm no expert, but..."

✅ Straighten your posture: "From my experience..."

❌ "I hope this isn't overstepping..."

✅ Deep breath, hold 3 seconds: "I see an opportunity here..."

Stop disappearing behind weak words.

Start commanding the presence you deserve✨

Always,

Carolyn  

✨ R E S O U R C E S

Doorway Affirmations: A simple practice to anchor confident language before high-stakes moments 

You're Magic: Change how you speak to yourself, change how you speak to the world

The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters: CBT techniques for transforming self-critical internal dialogue

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If this resonates for you...

Thrive Academy teaches you how to show up grounded, clear, and steady.

Not by doing more - but by understanding what’s driving your stress, hesitation, and overextension.

Inside Thrive, you learn how to:

– Reduce mental noise so you can think clearly under pressure

– Make decisions from clarity instead of urgency

– Respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically

– Stay calm, even in high-stakes moments

This work doesn’t change who you are.

It removes the internal friction that quietly undermines your confidence and impact.

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