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Does a lack of confidence stop us from putting ourselves forward or taking risks?
The lively discussion saw both men and women engaging from lots of different professions and industries come together to discuss their best advice and experiences on confidence. The purpose of this weeks Twitter Chat was for our Rising Star shortlist, judges and members to share their advice, opinions and experience on role models. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all who took part.We will be holding more Twitter chats soon and the schedule will be released in due course.
There were so many top tips during the tweet chat, here are just a few from our wonderful ladies and gentlemen. You can see the full conversation by looking up #watctop100 on Twitter or by falling @WATC_Updates.
Don’t forget to take part in our quick confidence poll below:
Quick poll: Women lack confidence & this holds us back from applying for big jobs/more responsibilities #watctop100
— WeAreTheCity HQ (@WATC_Updates) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates .. Also, the word ‘risk’ may come across negative to us ladies, we should change it to ‘opportunity’ TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY
— Saija Mahon (@SaijaMahon) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates Yes. Career success happens when you find the confidence to step outside your comfort zone #watctop100pic.twitter.com/8l5Ni3rQIH
— Kayleigh Bateman (@JournoKayleigh) June 16, 2016
Absolutely building conf isn’t always easy but once you feel confident its amazing what you can achieve #watctop100https://t.co/jLEqb1jmef
— Debbie Grimshaw (@DebbieG_EA) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates – when I’m pushed into a deep situation it is then I have so much confidence as I excel under pressure & showcase my ability??
— AnnieZ (@CoachAnnieZ) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates@SesayPaul@lucy03112012@dmsenterprise I think it’s about coming out of your comfort zone – feel the fear and do it anyway!!
— Simone Roche (@SimoneRoche) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates having confidence makes you shine in your role & furthermore opens doors to new opportunities #watctop100
— cheryl-anne (@cheryla1984) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates Easy to confuse confidence with assertiveness but quiet confidence and conviction are key to motivation #watctop100
— Sarah Chapman (@_schapman) June 16, 2016
confidence is important even if you don’t feel it all the time. Diff between confidence & arrogance #watctop100https://t.co/WZqKQVSCXt
— Debs Harding (@debs_harding) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates@SimoneRoche@SesayPaul@dmsenterprise confidence is key to you success, you need to believe in yourself before others will
— Lucy Brooker(Hodges) (@lucy03112012) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates Definitely! How can you expect others to believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself? #watctop100https://t.co/f7kVHRyIwJ
— Semple (@MaggieSempleLtd) June 16, 2016
@WATC_Updates confidence is never a bad thing but I also know plenty of people who have been successful despite having little confidence! ??
— Hayley (@HayleyKIO) June 16, 2016
#watctop100@WATC_Updatespic.twitter.com/OfddJsMgAv
— Ali Fearn (@Alifearn91) June 16, 2016
