#26 Gokisko Part 2_How to Build Confidence as a Professional

Professional confidence is often influenced by the evaluation of others.

While Hata-san analyzes herself as someone who generally has "confidence," it stems from her strength in constantly ruminating on her own ideas and being able to accept disagreements with others. On the other hand, the discussion highlights how professional confidence is largely built on results and the feedback of those around us, making it difficult to cultivate entirely from within.

Full moon nights are the perfect time for self-care.

Kishima-san, who attends yoga classes, shares a story she heard from her instructor about how "people are prone to having their energy drained during a full moon." This realization led her to understand the importance of self-compassion. Holding onto a sense of self-care to avoid being hurt by the thoughtless words of others seems to be a key hint for living a healthy life as a working professional.

Concrete actions for building confidence are revealed.

Despite frequent tangents, the conversation navigates toward the essential question of "how to maintain confidence without losing it." A habit that Kishima-san practices seems, unexpectedly, to be linked to her confidence at work... Please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.