|
February 8, 2012
A Call for Confidence
There’s proof men are generally more confident than women at work.
A recent study from Glassdoor reveals 40 percent of men think they’ll get a raise compared to 32 percent of women.
And when it comes to bonuses, 62 percent of men expect one, compared to 52 percent of women.
Another study shows many men exaggerate achievements and are “overconfident” when touting past accomplishments to better compete for leadership opportunities. How can women be more confident at work?
There seems to be a “confidence gap” – the gap between how competent women really are and their belief in themselves. That’s according to Pattie Wagoner, president and CEO of CareerCurve.
Think a raise or promotion is the only benefit to building confidence? Wagoner says the positive effects of your confidence can bring it out in other women too – “I think high level, confident women have a responsibility to mentor other women.”
Plus, increased confidence helps you become directly in charge of your career success, which is empowering. You begin to realize what you focus on grows.
Created by Kappa Delta Sorority, the Confidence Coalition works to promote self-esteem through companies and individuals. They promote their cause through viral videos and celebrations like International Girls Day.
There are plenty of confidence-building exercises you can try. Secrets-2-Success suggests reciting positive affirmations, emulating someone you admire and even playing sports or dancing.
Bonus PINK Link: Another key to self-confidence? Unlocking your potential.
Minute Mentor: Turknett Leadership Group’s Lyn Turknett explains the importance of body language at work in this video segment.
By Farren Davis
“I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” Lucille Ball
*Supporting images from FreeDigitalPhotos.net, and graur razvan ionut.
|
Comments
YES Confidence!
As THE Confident Coach, I love THIS piece + call to confidence. My name is Ashley Taylor, the founder of Dare-to-Shine.com.
I launched a HUGE telesummit - Rocking Confidence is a FREE month-long program in MARCH that aims to help women increase their confidence, live more inspired lives, + stick to their resolutions in 2012. This telesummit totally aligns with the mission of my business: to coach + inspire women to find the confidence to look + feel fabulous!
If you sign up to join me and 21 other amazing women entrepreneurs in a month of awesomeness, you will also get a FREE 30-minute Individual Confident Kickstart Call with me, Ashley Taylor! :)
Not to mention, you will participate and engage in the Facebook Group, as well as through the telecalls brought to us from women at the top of their field - whether we’re talking marketing or nutrition - MARCH IS THE MONTH OF CONFIDENCE.
X's + O's
Ashley
Sign up and join me at www.RockingConfidence.com.
Confidence Booster
The most significant action I took to build my confidence was getting my MBA.
I learned that there rarely is one right answer and that one of the keys to success is surrounding yourself with really smart, diverse people and working together to create the right answer. I also surprised myself that I could excel, compete and graduate with a group of incredible people. Having the opportunity to try new things, risk and grow in an educational setting rather than at work gave me the freedom to explore.
The experience completely changed me - trial by fire!
My Confidence Has Taken me to the Next Level
I consider myself a very confident woman and once I was comfortable admitting that I was confident, I was able to use that to give myself permission to start two successful businesses. I think that confidence or lack of confidence is a unifying topic for all women. We always seem to doubt ourselves and our abilities and I truly believe it is holding us all back from greatness. As soon as we as women step into our confidence with joy and acceptance we are able to accomplish so much more in our lives. Thanks for focusing on this topic regularly.
Zee Worstell