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title: The Confidence Curse for Women in the Workplace
description: What holds back women in the workplace? For so many women, it’s what Gemma Witts calls the ‘confidence curse.’ In this episode, Ruth and Gemma talk us through the confidence curse and discuss how women can free themselves from it in the workplace. 
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# [The Confidence Curse for Women in the Workplace](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/the-confidence-curse-for-women-in-the-workplace)

 Written by [Ruth Kudzi, MCC](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/author/ruth-kudzi-mcc) | Jan 21, 2022 4:08:00 PM

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What holds back women in the workplace? 

For so many women, it’s what Gemma Witts calls the ‘confidence curse.’ In this episode, Ruth and Gemma talk us through the confidence curse and discuss how women can free themselves from it in the workplace. 

The truth is there are women out there who are highly skilled, driven and dedicated. Yet, these same women struggle to feel confident in themselves and to recognise their capabilities. 

Gemma Witts coaches women to reach their full potential. How does she do it? 

Listen to the podcast to find out. 

1:21 What made Gemma choose this theme to talk about   
3:00 What women are experiencing in the workplace   
4:00 How does coaching help people remove lack of confidence  
8:03 Helping women move past their false beliefs with evidence 11:10 Comparison in the workplace   
13:40 Women the coaching approach worked for   
14:30 On reflecting and why it’s important to think about yourself   
16:37 How removing the ‘curse’ benefits  business  
19:00 Confidence links directly to performance   
20:48 Gemma’s advice to women and an exercise to try 

See more from Gemma Witts [here](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmawitts/): 

Gemma Witts helps women step into their potential and lead more fulfilling working lives. You could do the same! 

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