Sep 04 2024 49 mins 3
In today's corporate world, confidence isn't just a nice to have – it's a career-defining asset. Today on Psychology at Work we're diving into the confidence gap and how to close it. I'm thrilled to welcome Kelli Thompson, executive coach and author of "Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck." Kelli's on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made, and she's here to share strategies that will help improve your presence, beat burnout, and make a bigger impact at work.
In today's episode of Psychology at Work, we cover:
◾ Why confidence and emotional control matter in the workplace
◾ How to identify your talents and map out your “genius zones” to enjoy your tasks more
◾ Practical strategies for becoming more confident at work, even when you’re not an expert
◾ How to make difficult career decisions
About Kelli:
Kelli Thompson is an executive coach and speaker who is on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. Connect with Kelli: https://www.kelliraethompson.com/
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About the Psychology at Work Podcast
Welcome to Psychology at Work. I’m your host Melody Wilding, licensed social worker, human behavior professor, and author of two books: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. With a background as an emotion researcher, therapist, and after over 13 years of coaching thousands of executives and leaders across the world, there’s nothing I love more than helping emotionally intelligent people like you use superpower to make work better for themselves and everyone around them.
Because here’s the thing, technical skills will only get you so far in your career. It's mastering your own psychology and understanding that of others that will truly make or break your success.
