Accepting praise can make many of us feel really uncomfortable, often because even when we feel proud of what we've achieved, we don't want to appear egotistical. Rather than accepting the hard won praise with polite grace, we'll often sheepishly reject the compliment or even deny it entirely, changing the conversation as quickly as we possibly can.

In this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be covering why it can be so hard to accept praise, even when you know you've delivered something brilliant and how you can get better at owning your achievements.

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00:00 The Challenge of Accepting Praise in the Workplace

03:18 Understanding the Power of Surprise and Self-Awareness

06:10 Strategies for Gracefully Responding to Compliments

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For many people, just hearing the word 'networking' is enough to make them run for the hills! The idea of approaching strangers, engaging in small talk and forging connections can be overwhelming and depleting, especially for those who would rather not bother.

In this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be taking a look at why networking can be really beneficial for your career development and sharing 7 ways to actually build genuine connections that will boost your career.

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00:00 The Importance of Networking for Career Success

02:24 Setting an Intention for Networking Events

04:20 Networking in Virtual Platforms

06:43 Forming Your Own Networking Group

07:08 Shifting Your Mindset for Authentic Connections

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In this episode of Career Espresso, Amanda discusses the misconceptions around confidence and how it affects women in their careers. She explores the four building blocks of confidence and provides actionable steps for women to take in order to build their self-confidence at work.

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00:00 The Misconceptions Around Confidence

03:47 The Four Building Blocks of Self-Confidence

05:16 Taking Action to Build Self-Confidence

06:45 Boosting Self-Confidence Through Reflection and Impact

07:15 Developing Confidence Through Handling Setbacks

08:13 Utilising Internal and External Resources for Self-Confidence

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