How do you experiment with confidence building and communication techniques?

Goals provide us with clarity and direction which are essential with building confidence. We don't build confidence by being 100% competent, but rather by having the willingness to try and take action forward, whether you succeed or not. Identifying your goals helps you create a roadmap moving forward, which will help you evaluate how far you've come along in your journey.

To experiment with confidence building and communication techniques, start by identifying goals. While knowing the "what" is critical, understanding the "why" behind our goals and nurturing a growth mindset are equally vital. These pillars fuel determination and resilience, enabling us to navigate challenges and persevere towards success. Embracing our motivations and embracing growth amidst adversity empowers us to turn aspirations into reality.

First, it’s important to understand confidence isn’t who you are! It’s a state/habit of mind & it’s usually situational. It’s based on beliefs you have about yourself in relation to a particular situation. The fact that you feel confident in other situations is evidence of this. Meaning confidence is a skill that can be learnt with planning & practise. So treat it like any other goal - make it SMART, break it down into small action steps, evaluate progress etc.

Goal setting isn't just about knowing what you want, but also building self-efficacy. This is your belief in your ability to accomplish something. People with high self-efficacy are more likely to persist through challenges and actually achieve their goals.

Your goals are like an itinerary of where you want to go. Make them as specific as you can, just as you would if you were planning a trip. Write them down and refer to them regularly!

Affirmations, practice, visualisations are all good, but they take a long time to change a pattern. Accessing your subconscious mind through hypnotherapy is another faster technique to grow your confidence.

Do not hesitate to do all this in groups (Affirmation, visuaisation, hypnosis practice etc). This can build a stronger confidence with yourself and in teh society. This challenges you with what other thik of you. The stronger you are about the eyes of others, the better you'll feel about your confidence.

Avant de commencer, c'est important de rappeler que prendre confiance en soi peut être instantanée. Nous n'avons pas besoin de pratiquer des heures et des heures... Parfois il suffit de se souvenir d'un moment ou on avait confiance et de se rattacher à ce ressenti. Parce qu'on ne nait pas confiant. Alors pour les techniques : - Visualise un moment ou tu étais en pleine confiance de tes capacités - Fais une liste de tes victoires et de tes fiertés. - Parle de tes fierté ouvertement, matérialise les - Mets les autres en avant, tu verras que tu auras la possibilité d'être vu et reconnu et ça augmente aussi ta confiance.

Plan experiments - Decide when, where, how often, and how to measure progress. E.g. affirmations daily, visualize before meetings, new social situations weekly. Apply techniques - Use them in real life situations to build practical skills. E.g. speaking up in meetings, networking events, presentations. Seek feedback from others to identify strengths and areas for improvement. E.g. after presentations, important conversations. Practice regularly - Consistent practice is key to developing confidence and communication abilities. E.g. online platforms, role playing, journaling. Reflect and adjust - Review progress, celebrate wins, and adapt experiments based on what works best for you. E.g. trying new techniques, modifying frequency.

Consistency is crucial. Just a little effort each day can lead to significant progress over time. By mapping out a plan to enhance your confidence and committing to it daily, you ensure you're steadily moving toward your goals.

Je n'aime pas trop le mot planifier. Parce que la vie est faite d'imprévus... Je préfère avoir des "Non-négociables". Par exemple ma liste de gratitude le matin est négociable, par contre ma méditation est un "Non'négociable". Choisissez vos Non-négociable des pratique de confiance. - Mettez vous dans une situation d'inconfort une fois par jour - Pratiquer un des entrainement (visualisation, affirmation, etc) une fois par jour ou 3 fois par semaine. Ne planifier pas vos journées, soyez disciplinés par vos non négociables ! Et ne vous couchez pas tant que ce n'est pas fait !

STRETCH YOUR COMFORT ZONE No need to step out of your comfort zone, to be quite honest that's sometimes a bit scary. What you need to understand is that the comfort zone is elastic. The more you experiment and try things out, in a safe environment, the more the comfort zone grows. The key is to be a little brave but in a safe environment you know will work in your favor.

If you keep track of how you're doing, you'll notice you're getting better over time. Seeing your progress can make you feel more sure of yourself because you can see that your hard work is paying off.

Keeping track on where you are with your experiments is crucial and so is the question "what am I learning from this?" I often find that the answer to that is: "It is not as scary as I thought" or "I think I like this and I will continue". Even more importantly while it might be a big experiment and huge step for me, the world around me might not notice that the experiment was hard for me - they just notice the result.

Test you, daily. Test your confidence. Put yourself in unconfortable places that challenges your confidence. The more you challenge yourself the easier it will be in uncertain places.

Review, reflect, and adapt as needed. If a strategy isn't working, don't hesitate to try something new. Remember to consider the bigger picture – progress may not always be evident day by day, but over time, you'll likely notice significant growth and improvement.

Experimenting with confidence-building and communication techniques is a transformative journey, like a cycle of continuous improvement: - Clarify Your Purpose: Clearly define your purpose before setting goals to guide your actions. - Track Progress: Regularly monitor your progress to identify necessary adjustments. - Reflect on Learnings: Frequently assess what you're learning. You might find insights like, “It’s not as scary as I thought,” or “I really enjoy this and will continue.” - Adjust Based on Insights: Use your findings to tweak your methods. Change the frequency, intensity, or approach of your techniques, adapt your plans, or recalibrate your goals to be more realistic or ambitious.

J'adore cette partie du jeu. Tu peux réellement t'amuser à mesurer tes résultats. A te tester. Pour ça il faut avoir de la data, alors sors et mets toi dans des situations qui te font peur, qui te mettent en inconfort, qui te font kiffer ET flipper! - Parle devant tout le monde. - Lève la main, même quand tu n'as pas de questions - Parle plus fort que les autres - Mets toi devant - Assied toi a côté d'un inconnu - Complimente quelqu'un dans la rue - Echange avec la table d'à côté !

To experiment with confidence-building and communication techniques, the key is to embrace the "experimentation" phase. In the past, I was so concerned about making mistakes that I held back my ideas. The reality is, not every idea will be brilliant, but we need to be okay with that to reach the truly great ones. Adopt a growth mindset—be willing to make mistakes and view them as learning opportunities. This mindset shift can be liberating and helps develop the confidence needed for effective communication. Ultimately, it's through trial and error that we build the skills to communicate more confidently in the long run.

Improving communication isn't just about talking – it's about listening too. Try practicing active listening in conversations. That means really paying attention to what the other person is saying without jumping in, and then responding thoughtfully. It's a great way to get better at communicating, connect with others, and feel more confident in social situations.

Try experimenting with an accountability partner! In my experience having someone to share goals with and check in on progress keeps you motivated and on track. Practice new techniques together, give each other feedback, and celebrate small wins. And don’t forget to have fun with it! Enjoy the process, laugh at your mistakes, and keep it light-hearted. This way, you’ll build confidence and improve your communication in a supportive, enjoyable way.