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Confidence For Dummies

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Confidence For Dummies by Kate Burton and Brinley N. Platts is a self-help guide focused on helping readers enhance their self-esteem and self-assurance. The book provides practical advice, strategies, and exercises designed to boost confidence in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional environments. By offering insights into understanding and overcoming fears and self-doubt, it aims to empower individuals to live more assertively and fulfil their potential.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to boost your self-esteem and develop a stronger sense of self-assuredness. It's ideal for those wanting practical tips and strategies to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Perfect for readers interested in personal growth and self-improvement.

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Self-confidence is more than just a feeling inside - it's an indispensable ingredient for success in life. This title arms you with proven tools and techniques for overcoming insecurity and social inhibitions, and for learning how to think and behave with more confidence at work, socially, and even in love.

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Build up your confidence levels and become more effective in all areas of your life.

Self-confidence is more than just a feeling inside – it's an indispensable ingredient for success in life. Written by two of the most sought-after executive coaches in the world, Confidence For Dummies, 2nd Edition arms you with proven tools and techniques for overcoming insecurity and social inhibitions, and for learning how to think and behave with more confidence at work, socially, and even in love.

Know where you stand – gauge your confidence level, identify which aspects of your life need confidence-building, and find out what's keeping you stuck in place.

Get on track – tailor a personal programme for creating the new super-confident you that you want to present to the world.

Find your focus – find out how to let go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations.

Project self-confidence – broadcast your newfound confidence to the world and connect more easily with others.

Open the book and find:

  • What confidence is and where it comes from.
  • How to connect confidently through social media.
  • Top tips to prepare you for a presentation or job interview.
  • Advice for approaching romantic relationships with confidence.
  • How to say 'No' with confidence.
  • Ways to recover quickly from any setback.

Learn to:

  • Recognise your strengths and believe in your ability.
  • Develop your confidence both personally and professionally.
  • Get the results you want, whatever the situation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118314678

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kate Burton is a leading international executive coach with a background in corporate communication in IT, and works with clients such as HP, KPMG and Microsoft. Brinley Platts is a leading authority on the development of senior executives.

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