We’ve been taught that confidence means the absence of anxiety, but what if that’s completely wrong? In this special crossover episode, I joined Anne and Frances from Fixable to talk about the hidden link between anxiety and confidence. They answer listener questions about feeling awkward at work, leading with trust, and staying confident during rejection. We also delve into why anxiety is not a flaw but a sign of growth, how to handle “awkward office moments” with grace, and how to turn setbacks into superpowers. Get ready to see your anxiety as proof that you care, not proof that you can’t.

In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 Why anxiety and confidence are deeply connected.

04:00 How do you rebuild in-person confidence after remote work?

06:30 Why awkwardness at the office is completely normal.

09:00 The “Snack Week” experiment to practice connection and confidence.

13:00 Leadership lessons for helping your team build confidence.

15:00 Why weekend praise texts might backfire.

18:00 The right way to give feedback and celebrate failure.

21:00 How to stay confident through job rejection.

25:00 Why you already have confidence inside you.

30:00 How do you turn perfectionism into progress?

32:00 One Post-it exercise to stay grounded and confident every day.

Resources + Links

Listen to Anne & Frances’ Fixable Podcast HERE

Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever

Watch the podcast on YouTube

Find more resources on our website morraam.com

Follow

Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam

Follow Anne Morriss: @annemorriss

Follow Frances Frei: @francesxfrei