#192 | Building Confidence at Work With Delores Druilhet Morton

Ever get that sneaky feeling that everyone else at work knows more than you? You’re not alone! This week on Coffee With Kim, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Delores Druilhet Morton, CEO of Step Up. We talked about breaking down what confidence at work really looks like (spoiler: it’s not always loud or flashy) and how we can all get a little boost. Confidence isn’t a fixed personality trait but a muscle to flex and strengthen—no matter your title, age, or how “together” you might look on paper.

• Keep track of your wins. When you’re feeling shaky, look back at the mountains you’ve already climbed. Delores suggests keeping a “brag book” or a wins folder on your phone to remind yourself you’ve done hard things before—you can do it again.
• Own your mistakes. We all mess up—sometimes in front of the whole team. Delores says the real flex is owning your mistakes, being transparent about the path forward, and modeling what it looks like to recover. It actually builds trust, not just for you, but for everyone on your team.
• Find a good support system. If you’re leading a group or just want to spread confidence, don’t wait for the final result to celebrate. Cheer for every milestone, and remember: confidence is contagious. The more you show belief in what your team can do, the easier it is for them (and you!) to believe it too.

Delores gave us some really great homework to improve our confidence. She recommends a good massage and practicing your confidence pitch on video. (maybe not in that order) You might hate the sound of your own voice (don’t worry, we all do), but you’ll grow from it.

Timestamps:

09:24 How to build confidence without years of experience

13:19 Tips for bouncing back from mistakes

15:23 How to build confidence on a team

26:06 Advocating for yourself at work

32:40 The most common mistake with confidence

36:22 Resources for confidence

Links:

Books:

F*ck Being Humble by Steph Sword Williams

Lead Like You Mean It by Laysha Ward

You’ve Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected by Cynt Marshall

GRAVITAS by Lisa Sun

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Homework: Get a massage

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