Authentic Confidence

About the Author

Ben Fauske is a renowned leadership coach and the creator of the Authentic Confidence process. With a rich background in organizational development, Ben has dedicated his career to teaching leaders how to communicate with confidence and transform their careers. Prior to developing the Authentic Confidence process, he served as the Director of Organizational Development for a Canadian-based multinational corporation. Ben's passion and commitment to his clients' success are evident in his engaging executive coaching, live workshops, and keynote speeches. He holds certification as a Professional Behavioral Analyst and has made a significant impact on leaders worldwide.

Main Idea

In Authentic Confidence: The Secret to Loving Your Work and Leading an Unstoppable Career, Ben Fauske addresses the pervasive issues of overconfidence and under-confidence that hinder professional success. By exploring the concept of Authentic Confidence, Fauske provides a roadmap for individuals to strike a balance between pride and humility, ultimately leading to career fulfillment and effective leadership. This book is a guide for those seeking to boost their confidence appropriately or coach others in doing so, offering practical strategies and insights for a transformative journey.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Why Confidence Issues Are Key to Career Success
3. Understanding Authentic Confidence
4. Self-Assessment: Identifying Confidence Issues
5. The Career Pattern of World-Class Influencers
6. Developing a Healthy Culture
7. Increasing Self-Awareness
8. Conclusion

Introduction

The world of work is filled with individuals grappling with anxiety, stress, and feelings of inadequacy. Many struggle to get along with colleagues, feel like imposters, or believe they lack the necessary education or experience for success. Ben Fauske's Authentic Confidence delves into these common professional struggles and offers a solution: achieving Authentic Confidence. This concept is designed for anyone in a leadership position, from new leaders to sales professionals and plant employees, providing a process to find and maintain the right balance of confidence.

Why Confidence Issues Are Key to Career Success

Confidence issues are often at the heart of career success or failure. Overconfident behaviors can appear arrogant and insensitive, creating a toxic work environment. Conversely, under-confident behaviors, driven by fear and indecision, can be equally disruptive. Authentic Confidence is the key to overcoming these extremes and achieving success.

“Authentic Confidence is the fast track to success. Leaders with Authentic Confidence exhibit two critical traits: pride and humility.” — Ben Fauske

Leaders who embody Authentic Confidence are able to deliver exceptional service and foster great relationships. Customers are drawn to these individuals, contributing to the overall success of the organization. The concept emphasizes the importance of both pride in one's work and humility in relationships, creating a powerful combination that attracts loyal customers and builds strong teams.

Understanding Authentic Confidence

Authentic Confidence is characterized by a balance of pride and humility. It involves understanding one's strengths and weaknesses and responding to situations with the appropriate level of confidence. This balance is crucial in creating a positive work environment and achieving career success.

There are various triggers that can lead individuals to respond with over- or under-confidence, such as education, experience, age, gender, or the tone of someone's voice. Identifying and understanding these triggers is the first step in achieving Authentic Confidence.