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The Quiet Power of Building Others Up

We are at the final vlog post in this short series on building your self-confidence, and I hope you have enjoyed the series so far and taken away some helpful ideas.

One key trait of people who have high self-confidence is that they build up others, rather than tearing them down. Having self-confidence means that you do not feel competitive with others. Their success doesn’t take away from your own.

Here are some ideas to help build others’ self-confidence….

From Posture to Power: Small Habits That Build Confidence

This is my third vlog post in a short series on how to build self-confidence. In this video, we’re going to look at some surefire self-confidence-building tactics.

Self-confidence is a trait that can be built. Think of going to the gym to work out and build muscle. By practicing some of the tactics I’m going to give you, you can build self-confidence in the same way, just like a muscle. A few simple tactics can help you quickly build your self-confidence. As you become more confident, you’ll have experiences that build your confidence even more. This video will give you six surefire tips for building self-confidence.

 

How Confident Are You, Really?

This is the second in a short series of video blogs on building self-confidence.

How confident are you? It can be hard to assess our own self-confidence.

Taking some time to ask a few questions and answer them honestly can help you gauge the areas where your confidence is high and the areas in which you can develop greater self-confidence

 

Own It – Building Self Confidence Without Arrogance

This week’s vlog starts a short series on building your self-confidence, which is an important soft skill and something I’ve focused on in the course I produced for St. Mary’s University for their Enactus Program.

What is self-confidence? For me, it’s about owning it, and taking control of yourself. Is it easy? No. You may have heard someone say, “Go on, be confident,” or “Show some self-confidence,” in a matter-of-fact or even demanding way, without any idea of what that actually means or how to do it.

In this short series of blogs, I want to focus on building your self-confidence.

Coaching and Mentoring: Key Differences

Welcome back to this final video in the short series on coaching and mentoring.

To wrap up this series, remember that the main difference between coaching and mentoring is that:

  • Coaching is structured and short-term.
  • Mentoring is long-term and relationship-driven.

The best leaders use both.

  • Coaching builds performance.
  • Mentoring builds potential.