How to build confidence: Simple coaching techniques that work

Do you need a step-up in life, or even just the courage to step out of the front door?
In these challenging times, we all need more support than ever. And one of the main weapons we need to shape our lives is confidence – a feeling that can so easily be shattered, and so hard to rebuild. Or is it?

For anyone who is suffering a crisis of confidence, or even a minor wobble, a life coach could well prove a godsend.

Life Coaching is all about unlocking your potential, achieving your goals and living the life you choose. Many life coaches now offer a free initial consultation, which allows you to experience their individual coaching style before you commit. This can be particularly helpful if you have not been coached before, as it will enable you to be confident that the coach you have chosen to work with is the right coach for you, especially if you.

Here are 2 tips that could help you boost your confidence:

One of the main things clients want to work on is confidence, and, interestingly, people often say they want "more" confidence. This suggests they already possess confidence, which is true; we all do. Confidence is not something reserved for a select few; everyone has it to some degree. The interesting thing about confidence is that, even though we all have it, most of us feel we could use more. The good news is that confidence is not a finite resource. It cannot be used up or exhausted; it can only be strengthened and replenished. You are not given a fixed amount to last a lifetime. Instead, confidence is an unlimited personal resource that can be developed with the right approach. There are many effective ways to build confidence, and simple confidence-boosting activities can make a significant difference. These techniques have helped many coaching clients increase their self-belief and achieve positive results in both their personal and professional lives.

A) Remember your BRA (men and women)
When we feel nervous, our breathing becomes shallow, our hearts pound, our bodies tense up and the energy drains from our brains. This exercise aims to change those physical symptoms to allow more energy for the task at hand. You will always have situations that cause anxiety, but if you remember your BRA, you will find it a lot easier to stay calm and in control.

BRA stands for:

• Breathe - Pay attention to your breathing and slow it down by taking long, deep breaths and releasing them slowly.
• Relax - Scrunch up your shoulders and then drop them down, releasing tensions that may be held there.
• Action - Once the body is duly primed, you are ready for action!

That’s it! It is simple, and it works. So whatever you do and wherever you go, remember your BRA – you never know when you might need it.

B) Use It or Lose It
Confidence is like a muscle – the more you use it, the stronger it gets. This activity will enable you to grow your confidence, and as it grows, you will be able to challenge yourself more and more to ensure it keeps growing.

1) Draw a list from 1-30 of things that will take you just outside of your comfort zone. Don't go crazy, start small with something that just makes you a little bit anxious and add more as you think of them.

2) Every day for the next month, complete one of the items on the list. And every evening write down: “Today I was confident and I did…” Then add: “Tomorrow I will be confident and I will do… [another item on the list]”. If there is something you don't feel able to tackle yet, that is OK – just keep building your confidence and come back to it another day.

These are just two simple techniques that can help boost confidence, but many other strategies can support lasting positive change. Working with a life coach can help you identify the specific factors affecting your confidence and develop practical tools tailored to your situation. Through coaching, you can explore the small changes that often have the biggest impact on how you feel, helping you build self-belief, overcome challenges and create a happier, more fulfilling life. Many coaches offer a free initial consultation, providing an opportunity to discuss your goals and discover how coaching can support you on your confidence-building journey.