Building Confidence at Work — Even When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

Ever sat in a meeting with something valuable to say — but held back?

I have.

When I was 26, I joined my first executive leadership team. It was an all-male team. Everyone was at least 15 years older than me. They sounded confident. Polished. Articulate.

And me? I felt intimidated. Unsure. Like I didn’t belong — like an imposter in a room I had technically earned my seat in, but didn’t feel worthy of.

Here’s what I’ve learned since — both from experience and from working with senior leaders across the corporate world:

🔹 Very few executives are naturally bulletproof. 🔹 The ones who act like they are? Often lack self-awareness.

Confidence at work isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s not about perfection. Or performance.

It’s about knowing your value. Trusting your voice. And showing up with calm, grounded authority — especially when the pressure’s on.

Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill. And it can be built — by anyone.

Here’s how to start building it:

• Prepare intentionally — not perfectly

• Speak early in the conversation, not just at the end

• Use structure in your message to create clarity

• Watch your tone and body language — they speak volumes

• Reframe nerves as growth, not weakness

Confidence doesn’t come from waiting for the “right moment.” It comes from using your voice — again and again — until it becomes your super power.

If you’re ready to shift how you show up at work — and how others experience your leadership — this is where it starts:

Join me for the Own the Room: Executive Presence Power Workshop

It’s a practical, hands-on session designed to give you real skills, real tools, and real transformation you can implement immediately

.🎯 Learn the science behind how people make instant judgments — and what to do in the first 7 seconds to convey confidence, authority, and credibility without saying a word.

🎯 You’ll discover how to speak up and lead conversations with clarity, structure, and impact — especially in high-pressure moments.

🎯You’ll tie it all together with a simple, strategic presence plan that you can apply the moment you leave the workshop.

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Because confidence isn’t about being louder. It’s about being clearer. And being seen.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Makris I help executives and accomplished professionals build visibility, credibility, and opportunities through my proven SHINE methodology.If you want to learn how to accelerate and future-proof your career, my content is for you.