Training Journal – Confidence is a business issue, not a personal weakness
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Training Journal - Article by Penny Haslam published Oct 2026
Training Journal - Confidence is a business issue, not a personal weakness
In this Training Journal article, Penny Haslam argues that workplace confidence is far more than a personal issue. It affects who speaks up, shares ideas, puts themselves forward and progresses — with consequences for inclusion, wellbeing, engagement and organisational performance.
Drawing on Penny’s experience as an executive coach and award-winning motivational speaker specialising in communication and confidence at work, the article explains why confidence should be viewed as a skill rather than a fixed personality trait. It explores how self-doubt can leave capable colleagues holding back, particularly during periods of change, uncertainty and rising pressure at work.
Penny makes the case for organisations to develop confidence deliberately through training, supportive managers and everyday conversations. She shares practical ways people leaders can identify where confidence affects progression, give colleagues opportunities to practise it and create a shared language that makes self-doubt easier to discuss.
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