5 reasons why you’ll

achieve more when

you’re confident at
work
Being more confident at work is the key to cultivating a
successful career

MANILA, Philippines – I was introduced to the concept of

confidence as early as 11 years old, when my grade 5
teacher asked me to perform Jules Feiffer’s I lost my bear in
front of the whole school. Even though I’ve already
memorized the story by heart and my costume was on point,
I still felt scared. I have danced and sang in front of my
relatives before but I wasn’t vulnerable back then.
Maybe that’s the reason why most of us still struggle with
confidence now that we’re older and have our own jobs –
we’re not comfortable with vulnerability. It’s tricky because
confidence is built on choices and accomplishments that
make us feel fulfilled, happy, and proud of who we are. But
while it’s hard, being confident is important because it will
make us achieve more and therefore be successful at work.

Here are reasons why:

You’ll be assertive
Did someone offend you at work? Instead of sulking at your
desk – which drains your productivity – why not approach the
person to resolve the issue? No, you’re not being arrogant,
you just believe that what you’re doing is right and you’re
just there to provide solutions to problems.

You’ll not be afraid of changes

When you’re confident you’ll face any sudden changes head

on and with the right mindset. You don’t automatically
assume that things will fail. Your department just hired a
new boss? Assigned to a big project? You’ll be excited and
therefore be able to come up with ideas that will not only
keep things running but also improve it.

You’ll still perform well even when under stress

When tasks keep on piling up and deadlines seem to be

impossible to meet, it’s normal to feel stressed. It’s
inevitable at work. Acknowledging that it’s a normal part of
any career brings you one step ahead of others who shut
down at the slightest stressful situation.

You’ll be able to communicate more effectively

If your job entails coordination and dealing with a lot of

people, being able to communicate effectively is crucial to
your success. When you're confident, you’re more relaxed in
social settings and meeting new people. This allows you to
focus on getting the message across and avoid
miscommunication.

You’ll constantly aim for bigger roles

For fresh graduates, being given the chance to play a bigger
role right away sounds intimidating. You’re thinking, no need
to rush, right? I can just stay where I’m at first and see
where it’ll go. But if you’re confident, you’ll constantly aim
for bigger roles and in turn, learn better which will get you to
your life goals faster.

Being confident is a long journey that requires a lot of work.

Even celebrities like Asia’s Next Top Model 2017, Maureen
Wroblewitz, feels this, too. She, along with other Filipinas
shared their own #GandangWalangHiya stories, a campaign
by Myra. #GandangWalangHiya aims to inspire women to be
comfortable in their own skin and start owning the
possibilities that life can bring once they start being
confident.

No matter the career industry you’re in, it’s important to look

and feel confident. Step out of your comfort zone and start
reaching for your dreams.