Building Confidence and Emotional Intelligence for Business Short Course

About this course

The course examines confidence as a combination of confidence, self-confidence and self-esteem, considering why confidence difficulties arise and how they can affect responses to workplace pressure, setbacks and high-stakes situations. Participants explore strategies for addressing imposter syndrome, distinguishing goal achievement from having a sense of purpose, and developing habits intended to support confidence and emotional resilience. Teaching combines lectures with practical exercises, alongside optional activities to complete outside class.

What you'll learn

• Distinguish between confidence, self-confidence and self-esteem
• Identify potential causes and effects of confidence difficulties
• Examine strategies for responding to imposter syndrome
• Differentiate between achieving goals and having a sense of purpose
• Develop practical habits intended to sustain confidence and emotional resilience

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for professionals at different career stages, as well as entrepreneurs, artists, self-employed people, students and graduates. It may also suit people dealing with work pressures, significant setbacks or personal circumstances that affect their ability to cope professionally. The all-levels label suggests that the course is not restricted to a particular stage of prior study.

• Suitable across business sectors and career stages
• Relevant to entrepreneurs, artists and self-employed participants
• Addresses confidence challenges linked to work pressures and setbacks
• Includes optional exercises to complete outside class