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Startup | Building confidence
In this section you’ll find tips and hints on building business confidence,
how to maintain self-esteem,
how to identify your
strengths and why it is important to communicate this confidence to your prospects by portraying a professional
image.
Whether you’re a new soloist or an old hand, building and maintaining robust confidence, even in the face of
challenges, is essential to creating the business you’ve always wanted.
How perfection prevents action
03 May 12Deborah JacksonDo you let perfectionism hold you back from marketing yourself? If you wait for that perfect moment, if you wait until you’ve learnt it all, if you hesitate for any reason, then you lose. The perfect time to market yourself is today. Read more
Comments: 4Being accountable: How accountability equals credibility
08 Sep 11Alicia VaughnAs a soloist, how do you respond when issues need resolving? Do you find a solution or find an excuse? How important do you think taking responsibility for your actions and being accountable is to your inner confidence? Read more
Comments: 11Gloomy outlook? Try these actions to stay on top.
16 Aug 11Robert GerrishIt’s impossible to read the news without getting the distinct impression we’re heading for stormy weather. Here’s what you need to do. Read more
Comments: 7The F word: Why you need to fail more
07 Jun 11Peter CrockerFear of failure paralyses more would-be entrepreneurs than just about anything else. But success and failure go hand in hand. In fact, perhaps you’re not failing enough. Read more
Comments: 38Do you believe in yourself?
23 Apr 11Roz HowlandAfter many years of leading a TV-free life, I’ve recently become addicted to 'The Biggest Loser', and have found myself applying many of its lessons to my business. Read more
Comments: 8Self confidence: Are your dreams big enough?
08 Sep 10Zoe Routh“Have you emailed Roger Federer about being his success coach yet?” my husband asked as we watched the Fed Express waiver at Wimbledon. Read more
Comments: 7Four steps to regaining self-belief
03 Sep 10Deb PilgrimEver excitedly shared your dreams and goals with friends, colleagues or loved ones, only to find your self-confidence rocked when they don’t respond with enthusiasm? Read more
Comments: 16Developing confidence: The power of support
30 Jul 10David MooreAs a new business owner, it can take a while to get used to other soloists offering their unfailing confidence that you’ll achieve everything you set your mind to. Read more
Comments: 5Self-appreciation: Disable your downplayer
16 Jun 10Zoe RouthI’m no good at receiving compliments. I've trained myself to say 'Thanks' instead of 'It's nothing' but I'm usually still a bit uncomfortable when I receive praise. Okay, very uncomfortable! Read more
Comments: 6Business lessons learned while dragon boating
02 Jun 10Maria PantaloneWhile competing at the national dragon boat racing championships, I learned some valuable business lessons that I’d like to share with you. Read more
Comments: 6Business lessons from the soccer field
18 May 10Robert GerrishMy son started soccer last year and frankly, his early performances weren’t the best. Then something interesting emerged and today it’s a different story. I see many parallels with business. Read more
Comments: 8How to develop your power of possibility
30 Jul 09Zoe RouthDo you have an inner gremlin that questions your confidence and makes you doubt yourself? Here’s how to tame that niggling voice and instead develop your power of possibility. Read more
Comments: 16Fear of failure: Are you playing to win?
25 Nov 08Zoe RouthNo matter where you are in your business, I’m sure you’ve had this thought: “I want my business to be successful.” Of course you do! Read more
Comments: 12Confidence building: Building confidence by using fear
07 May 08Lucinda LionsEven the most confident people feel an element of fear when they step outside their comfort zone. Think of someone successful. That person has felt fear too, but they faced their fear and gave it a go. You can use fear for confidence building too! Read more
Comments: 30Building confidence by earning confidence
19 Feb 08Mark MooreIt’s been said that your business’ earning potential is directly related to how confident you feel. There are plenty of tips around these days on how to feel instantly confident but I’d like to suggest a more robust approach to building confidence. Read more
Comments: 7Why a professional image is important
22 Nov 07Sue CurrieThe image we portray sends an important message to our clients, as well as influences how we feel about ourselves. Therefore, as soloists, we too need to consider our professional image and how to dress for success. Read more
Comments: 15Have confidence to start a new small business
22 Oct 07Sam LeaderMy newsletter addressing those who are thinking of starting a new small business generated some lively conversation. This time I thought I'd discuss the role confidence plays when you start a new small business. Read more
Comments: 24How strength of conviction helped me win business
24 Apr 07Linda AndersonSelf-awareness, integrity and being true to yourself are all characteristics of a successful soloist who can win business. This was proven to me recently after I successfully played what I call the "strength of conviction game". Read more
Comments: 10Building confidence through positive feedback
22 Jan 07Sam LeaderA friend described to me recently how his 23 year old son turned a corner through receiving positive feedback when working in a computer shop. Read more
Comments: 19How to build self confidence
13 Jul 06Barb ClewsWhether you're a new soloist, or an old hand, knowing how to build self confidence and maintain it at a healthy level is important. Read more
Comments: 7How to identify your strong points
07 Dec 05Ellen JacksonIn part 1 we talked about the importance of knowing your strong points to make business choices, market yourself and maintain your focus on success and balance. Now let’s look at how to identify your strong points and use them to your full advantage. Read more
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