In our journey to building confidence, we often seek validation and reassurance from others. One powerful psychological principle that can significantly impact our confidence is social proof, as identified by renowned social psychologist Robert Cialdini. Understanding how social proof operates and leveraging its influence can help us cultivate greater confidence in ourselves and our abilities.

In a world often filled with uncertainty and challenge, maintaining a positive outlook can be a real game-changer. We all experience moments of pessimism, but the concept of learned optimism offers a powerful tool to navigate adversity and cultivate a positive, confident mindset.

A huge proportion of our in-person communications stress is the fear that what we want / need will suddenly fall out of our head. Interestingly, researchers suggest that some level of forgetting is natural and even adaptive, enabling our brains to prioritise essential information for decision-making in the real world. But here’s how to combat that...

In a world filled with buzzwords and self-help jargon, one term that stands out for its profound impact on success and achievement is ‘grit’. Grit has become a powerful concept in understanding what drives individuals to persevere and reach their long-term goals.

Playfulness in leadership is a potent tool for influence, fostering creativity, and motivating teams. Embrace it to break barriers, reduce stress, and transform challenges into growth opportunities. Play your way to power!

Here are 9 top tips to help you sail through that tricky interview with confidence!

Presentations play a crucial role in conveying ideas, engaging audiences, and leaving a lasting impact. But creating a captivating and organised presentation can be challenging. Fear not! Here are three easy and effective presentation structures that will help you deliver a memorable and compelling presentation.

The Stretch Zone embodies the realm of growth and self-discovery, where personal development flourishes. It represents that sweet spot where challenges and abilities are in perfect harmony, pushing us to extend beyond our comfort zones, yet not overwhelming us.

Setbacks are inevitable in every aspect of life, but they can also be transformative opportunities for growth and resilience. Embrace setbacks, extract lessons, and propel yourself forward.

Public speaking anxiety is a common experience that can shake our confidence. However, with a few simple strategies, we can alleviate this anxiety and boost our self-assurance.

In personal growth, the "Stretch Zone" is where individuals step outside their comfort zones to reach new heights, growth flourishes, and transformative experiences await the brave.

If you don’t feel confident, you can find yourself trying a bit too hard to be ‘professional’. But some authenticity is essential – which means self-acceptance.

Memory is not a physical part of your brain, but a mental function or a skill that can be learned and improved. To learn any new skill you find the best techniques and then practise them. The same goes for memory.

Let’s get into our Stretch Zone, people – it’s a tried and tested way to increase your resilience. Use these four methods and become more resilient today. SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for the win!

In 2010 American social psychologists Dana Carney, Amy Cuddy and Andy Yapp published a research study which concluded that to replicate certain high-status shapes can ‘produce power’. Meet the ‘power pose’!

‘Yes, And’ is the core tenet of improv. It means to accept and build. To be curious rather than judgmental. Try practising positivity and openness with a ‘Yes, And’ connection.

This empowering little metric is always a good reminder, even when you’re struggling, that you’ll get there.

When you feel joyful, it often leads to increased confidence, and when you're confident, it can enhance your capacity to experience joy. But why?

Many people can’t stand to have an argument and would rather back down than press home their beliefs or needs. Here's three science-backed strategies to help you handle conflict.

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking), happens to the best of us. Here are the top 5 reasons