If you’re self-assured, you’re better positioned to do the things that are necessary to advance in your career. You’re in control of how confident you appear at work. Use this checklist to build feelings of self-confidence and become highly valued at your workplace.

Check out these 40 tips for ways to show your confidence at work.

Maintain control of your voice tone.

Take scheduled breaks (they improve your creativity)

Use appropriate voice volume.

Consider word choice.

Use complete sentences.

Avoid slang and curse words.

Monitor your emotions.

Think before speaking.

Stand up straight.

Practice stellar personal hygiene.

Practice power poses.

Toss worn work clothes and buy 3-4 new pieces.

Refurbish or replace shoes.

Manage stress.

Arrive early to work.

Avoid leaving early.

Volunteer for projects.

Be honest about skill gaps.

Ask questions and share your thoughts.

Be genuine toward others.

Use honesty when managing others.

Be tactful to avoid offending others.

Make eye contact when conversing (you can focus on space between their eyes).

Focus on work while at work.

Avoid gossip and focus on your work instead.

Know your strengths.

Always be learning.

List daily achievements.

Remain positive.

Practice speeches.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Find a mentor.

Expand your network.

Give up need for power and control.

Avoid competing with co-workers.

Reflect on past successes.

Find your work passions and pursue them.

Develop your own work goals.

Smile and show a sense of humor.

Have fun.

Discover the positive feelings and success you can experience by adding a few new habits to your daily routine each week. Focus on these tips to become the most confident worker you know.

What else would you add to this list?

I’m an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and career coach for Twanna Carter Professional & Personal Coaching, LLC. I flubbed my first career transition from the military so badly, it took me the next 10+ years to recover. I know what it feels like to struggle with imposter syndrome and uncertainty about my worth in the workplace. It’s why I am dedicated to empowering Black women. Helping them navigate change and uncertainty by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to be successful. Schedule a free 30-Minute Career Solution Call today.

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Curated Reads: Essential Books to Add to Your Personal Library 

1. Melaninated Magic: 180 Affirmations to Nurture Your Soul and Unleash Your Black Girl Joy by Twanna Carter, PhD
2. I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace (Successful Black Business Women), Elizabeth Leiba
3. Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm) by Nick Trenton
4. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
5. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
6. High-Functioning Anxiety: A 5-Step Guide to Calming the Inner Panic and Thriving by Dr. Lalitaa Suglani
7. Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
8. The Memo, by Minda Harts
9. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear