In episode 21, we chat with Professor Ian Robertson about the science and neuroscience behind confidence. If you have confidence, it can empower you to reach heights you never thought possible. But if you don't, it can have a devastating effect on your future. Confidence lies at the core of what makes things happen.

Probing the science and neuroscience behind confidence that has emerged over the last decade, clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson tells us how confidence plays out in our minds, our brains and indeed our bodies. He explains where it comes from and how it spreads. And why it's not necessarily something you are born with, but something that can be learned. 

We discuss:
How our upbringing impacts our confidence
The science behind confidence
The ‘can do’ and ‘can happen’ matrix
Our imagination is the Chief Operating Officer of confidence  
Why women face more issues with self-confidence than men.  

From the science behind confidence to practical tips for boosting self-assurance, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their mindset and achieve their goals

And in let's take this offline, Annette Sloan and I break down the three biggest takeaways, plus we answer a question from our listener Shane, who’s company has been partnered with another company for a major project and both have very differing views. 



Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or https://betteratwork.com.au

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Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

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About Guest

Ian Robertson is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He is also the T Boone Pickens Distinguished Scientist at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Member of Academia Europaea, as well as being a trained clinical psychologist and neuroscientist.

Website: https://ianrobertson.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-robertson-4480502/

Book: https://ianrobertson.org/product/how-confidence-works-the-new-science-of-self-belief-and-why-some-people-learn-it-and-others-dont

In episode 21, we chat with <a href="https://ianrobertson.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ianrobertson.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OSlc8vQ5Xur9A8O-qXn0V">Professor Ian Robertson</a> about the science and neuroscience behind confidence. If you have confidence, it can empower you to reach heights you never thought possible. But if you don't, it can have a devastating effect on your future. Confidence lies at the core of what makes things happen.
Probing the science and neuroscience behind confidence that has emerged over the last decade, clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson tells us how confidence plays out in our minds, our brains and indeed our bodies. He explains where it comes from and how it spreads. And why it's not necessarily something you are born with, but something that can be learned. 
We discuss:
<ul>
<li>How our upbringing impacts our confidence</li>
<li>The science behind confidence</li>
<li>The ‘can do’ and ‘can happen’ matrix</li>
<li>Our imagination is the Chief Operating Officer of confidence  </li>
<li>Why women face more issues with self-confidence than men.  </li>
</ul>
From the science behind confidence to practical tips for boosting self-assurance, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their mindset and achieve their goals
And in let's take this offline, Annette Sloan and I break down the three biggest takeaways, plus we answer a question from our listener Shane, who’s company has been partnered with another company for a major project and both have very differing views. 
 
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a> or <a href="https://betteratwork.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://betteratwork.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kNj2NgKtJXyRFvkd6erke">https://betteratwork.com.au</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LqDxvmgc5JYqLvnJ8rLI0">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: <a href="https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22YvEDagKR8hs7FJQb-rvv">https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/</a>
 
About Guest
Ian Robertson is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He is also the T Boone Pickens Distinguished Scientist at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Member of Academia Europaea, as well as being a trained clinical psychologist and neuroscientist.
Website: <a href="https://ianrobertson.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ianrobertson.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OSlc8vQ5Xur9A8O-qXn0V">https://ianrobertson.org/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-robertson-4480502/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-robertson-4480502/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3V1LINpfXxSdm3epddhYV5">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-robertson-4480502/</a>
Book: <a href="https://ianrobertson.org/product/how-confidence-works-the-new-science-of-self-belief-and-why-some-people-learn-it-and-others-dont" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ianrobertson.org/product/how-confidence-works-the-new-science-of-self-belief-and-why-some-people-learn-it-and-others-dont&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684452050578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ufOs3KE4bYdACgN_f6tBw">https://ianrobertson.org/product/how-confidence-works-the-new-science-of-self-belief-and-why-some-people-learn-it-and-others-dont</a>

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.
Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 
By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

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