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More About This Title Self-Confidence - The Remarkable Truth of Why aa Small Change Can Make a Big Difference 2e
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This long-awaited second edition gives us even more of Paul McGee's unique look at boosting our confidence - with his much-loved wit and good humour. The new edition includes a brand new chapter and a host of new exercises.
Paul's approach to confidence is different. According to Paul, we don't have to raise our self-confidence to the roof; just increasing our confidence by a small amount can dramatically change our lives. Paul explains exactly what confidence is, why it's so important and just how to develop it in ourselves and others. This honest, practical and realistic book covers:
- Confidence in business
- Being more confident in your love life
- Confidence in social situations
- Confidence in job interviews and presentations
- A brand new chapter on handling conflict confidently
- Experiences from real people who have followed Paul's advice and improved their lives
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Paul McGee is one of Europe′s leading motivational speakers and coaches, where he combines practical strategies with both inspiration and realism. He has spoken in 31 countries to date and is the author of several books, including the bestselling Self-Confidence and S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On).
The proud creator of SUMO, his simple yet profound messages have spread across the glove both in public and private sector organisations. More recently his ideas have been developed for young people under the banner of SUMO4Schools.
Building on his academic background in behavioural and social psychology, Paul is also a trained counsellor, a performance coach and a Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management.
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Preface to the 2nd Edition xv
Introduction 1
Section One: The Stuff You Need to Know 9
1 Why Self-Confidence is the X-Factor for Life 11
2 Taking the “Con” Out of Confidence 29
3 Who Crushed Your Confidence? Your Upbringing 47
4 Who Crushed Your Confidence? Other Influences 75
Section Two: The Stuff that Will Really Help 95
5 You’ll Get By with a Little Help from Your Friends 97
6 How to Be Your Own Best Mate 123
7 How to Shine When Your Neck’s on the Line 151
8 What to Do When the Ship Hits the Flan 197
9 How to Handle Conflict Confidently 223
10 Have You Got the Confidence to Go M.A.D.? 249
How it Worked for Me 269
More Stuff That Will Help 277
Time for Some Gratitude 279
Bring Paul McGee to Your Organisation 283
Index 285
