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Rewatch The Confidence Spark

Friday 17 July

We're delighted that over 7,500 NHS staff signed up for The Confidence Spark virtual conference. The day was jam packed with practical tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome, step into leadership and move beyond your to-do list to focus on the work that has the greatest impact. If you missed the day, or just want to take another watch, take a look at the sessions below.

Body language for confidence

Body language for confidence

Leanne Saddler, Director, NHS Elect

Stand tall and start the day with a confidence boost. In this quick energising session, participants explored the impact of body language and put power posing into practice to help feel more confident and prepared.

Confidence comes from doing

Confidence comes from doing: Building your career one step at a time

Rob Wright, Associate Director, NHS Elect

You don’t need to feel completely confident before taking your next career step. In this session, participants explored how everyday actions, from recognising achievements to asking for feedback and trying something new, can help build confidence and support career progression.

Resources:

Download the slides - Building your career one step at a time

Busy, capable and invisible

Busy, capable and invisible (and what to do about it)

Louise Thompson, Leadership coach and former Director of Communications

You’re working hard, you’re reliable, and you’re often the person others turn to for help. But if you feel like your career isn’t moving forward in the way you hoped, this session explored what might be getting in the way. Louise Thompson, leadership coach and former NHS Comms Director, shared practical ways to increase visibility, challenge unhelpful patterns and show up differently in complex organisations.

Resources:

Download the slides - Busy, capable and invisible (and what to do about it)

Just say no

Just say no: Setting boundaries with confidence

Sally Vaughan and Jim Timpson, Director and Joint Managing Director, NHS Elect

Why can saying no feel so difficult, even when you know you need to? This session explored practical ways to set boundaries clearly and confidently, navigate uncomfortable conversations and protect your time without overexplaining. Participants left with a simple framework they could apply straight away.

Resources:

Download the slides - Just say no

Speaking with confidence

Speaking with confidence

Anna Thame, Senior Associate, NHS Elect

Having the confidence to walk into any room and speak up is a skill - whether it’s a team meeting, a boardroom or a job interview. In this session, participants explored what can hold them back and learned practical ways to manage nerves, find their voice and communicate their message clearly.

Resources:

Download the slides - Speaking with confidence

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