205. Why Do I Feel Anxious at Work When Nothing Is Actually Wrong?

<p>Why can you feel anxious at work when you know, logically, that nothing is wrong?</p><p>Maybe it happens when you <strong>speak up in meetings, give a presentation, make a decision, speak to senior people, deal with conflict or put yourself forward</strong>.</p><p>You know you&#39;re not actually in danger. But your brain and body can react as though you are.</p><p>In this episode, Anna Manning explores <strong>anxiety at work, low confidence and why your brain and body can learn to experience safe situations as a threat</strong>.</p><p>You&#39;ll hear:</p><ul><li>why you can feel <strong>anxious, nervous or fearful at work</strong> even when you know you&#39;re safe</li><li>what happens when your brain and body register a work situation as a threat</li><li>how learned threat responses can affect <strong>speaking up in meetings, presentations, decision-making, difficult conversations and dealing with senior people</strong></li><li>the difference between <strong>THREAT / THREAT</strong> and <strong>THREAT / SAFE</strong></li><li>how your brain and body can learn something new and begin to experience previously difficult situations as safe</li></ul><p>Because confidence at work isn&#39;t about learning to manage your nerves. It&#39;s about changing what your system has learned to expect.</p><p>If there is a situation at work that <strong>feels like a threat even though you know logically that nothing is wrong</strong>, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Want to be more Confident At Work?</strong></p><ul><li>Start here: <a href="https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/quiz">take our free Confidence Assessment</a></li><li>Get private support to feel more confident at work: <a href="https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call">book a call to explore private coaching</a></li></ul><p>Cover art by Jacob McFadden</p><p>Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic</p>