The Power of Self-Belief

If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.

 It's easy to imagine that the most successful people always act on the conviction of self-belief. But you might be surprised to learn that even the most successful have had moments of self-doubt. 

A large part of 'being successful' can be attributed to believing in yourself and the conviction to push forward with confidence even when there is risk involved. 

Another part of the 'successful' equation is to be prepared to learn. To learn from mistakes, learn from others, and learn from challenges overcome.

In the realm of executive support, there is the view that there is little room for mistakes. Assistants are held to high standards, and the better you are at your job, the higher the expectations. This kind of challenging environment is a pressure cooker for some while others make a meal out of it! Testing your power through challenging situations is precisely where you need to be and what agile organisations expect of their people in the post-pandemic workplace.

Overcoming life challenges makes you realise the extent of your power to affect change and increases your self-belief. But how do you bring that same belief and confidence to your work? 

Learning to reframe your perspective is a skill that lives innately in solutions-focused executive and personal assistants. Looking for alternative solutions has prepared you to view a situation from different angles and present different perspectives to see what fits best. This is how you reframe challenges to make them a choice - pressure cooker or a recipe for showcasing your influence?

Choose the latter! 

This ability to 'reframe' is a critical skill that enables you to perform better at your job, feel more confident in your capabilities and boost self-belief. 

A change in perspective is necessary

"You can't change what's going on around you unless you change what's going on within you." 

 We understand that there is no blueprint for becoming an EA or PA. The tasks and responsibilities vary from organisation to organisation, manager to manager. It may be why many in executive support roles feel that they may not be doing enough or wonder if what they're doing is what is expected. This uncertainty hurts self-belief and confidence. But it should be viewed as a path to create your own opportunities.

Chart your own path

To overcome barriers to success, start believing that you are the driver of your success.  

The responsibilities of an Assistant are no longer limited to just executive support. Duties have expanded into strategic planning, project management, budgets, HR, and more. 

Many EAs are heading up large admin groups, supporting multiple executives or a bigger team, managing events, and having a say in company affairs. 

You have all the competencies needed to succeed. Tap into your unique, powerful abilities. Believe in the potential that has helped you progress in your executive support career. Allow yourself to believe in your talents that will invariably assist you in reaching your full potential. 

"If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it." – Ronnie Lott