No matter what your goals are in life, achieving them often requires a certain level of self-confidence. Sharpening your abilities, building your professional network, and developing social skills will help open new doors. But having confidence can help you walk through them. If a lack of confidence is holding you back from professional achievements and keeping you from standing out at work, a skilled career coach can help you get back on track.

3 Professional Benefits of Building Confidence

1. You’ll Do Better in Interviews

Of course, interviewers are always looking for candidates with the right experience and credentials, but having confidence can help you present yourself in the best light. Confidence gives you the ability to speak with authority about your achievements and explain why you’re the perfect candidate for the job. You’ll also be better equipped to engage with job interviewers and others in your professional network, developing rapport that can help you advance your career.

2. Confidence Helps You Meet Challenges

No matter what industry you’re in, a successful career depends on meeting new challenges and overcoming them. If you’re plagued by self-doubt or perhaps the imposter syndrome, you may not fully recognize your abilities, and likely won’t take advantage of the opportunity to demonstrate them.

3. Effective Communication Is Key

Effective communication is a crucial skill for standing out in the workplace. Having the right amount of confidence will give you the ability to communicate your ideas and state your position without the hedging, apologies and verbal “ticks” that can undermine them.

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As one of New York City’s most accomplished career coaches, Margaret M. Enloe, Esq. has the training and insight to help enhance every aspect of your professional life. Whether you’re being held back or are unhappy in your current career, she can help you develop the confidence you need to identify your goals and achieve them. Visit her website to learn more about her career coaching services or call (646) 872-3674 to make your first appointment today.