Confidence isn’t volume—it’s steady trust people feel when you’re clear, prepared, and calm. You can train it. Focus on what you can control—your response—not the outcome. The simple playbook - Preparation: Do the reps. Write your goal, three facts, and one ask. Practice twice. - Precision: Say less, mean more. Give a clear answer and stop. - Presence: Breathe, hold eye contact, don’t rush to fill silence. Watch out for: trying to control everything, ego, knee-jerk reactions, and “fake it till you make it.” Habits that build it: short daily journal, blunt feedback from one person, quick post-mortems, and celebrating useful failures. This week’s challenge: pick one important moment, prepare on paper, tighten your message, and show up with quiet poise.
