Can you use your strengths to boost your confidence?
Most people cannot change their personality but can choose different behavior to get results they want, according to Karen Caito. When it comes to confidence you should always look to "capitalize on your talents, strengths, or unique gifts, so you can be who you really are and be confident in that." Discovering how you can change is more effective than going down a path to try to act like someone you are not.
Do you often have a difficult time making decisions because you think you will make the wrong decision? It could stem from over-analyzing. Then since we don't have the confidence to make a decision, we do not act.
It is quite likely your research went beyond the norm in gathering data and evidence.
A male chef, who Caito coached to actually secure the position, was soon up for a promotion. But because he was so quiet, management was concerned. In a twelve-week program with Caito, he realized being quiet showed up as being aloof to others...