Even with my 10+year industry experience - as an introvert I’ve always struggled with presentations to and with mostly white men. Today I felt chill and decided to put up a front and pretend - to be someone else more confident than I am. Like that’s what it takes for me to face everyone. What are your strategies?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Tell yourself, if you’re confident and appear confident, no one will ever doubt you!

likesmart

How did you put up a front and appear confident? I always got this feedback that I need to be more confident and I don’t know how to ‘fake it until I make it’

I literally pretend to be someone else - think of another person or a character. Like I’m acting. So I’m not caught in my own insecurities. I feel like this distancing from myself works to calm my nerves. I guess it’s my own version of “fake it until I make it”.

like

Related Posts

Wanted to check regarding Deloitte Change Management team -

1. Is the clientele better than that of EY HR consulting?
2. Is it easy to move between teams (Deloitte workforce strategy team) - or does one get stuck with Change team?

like

Any suggestions on luggage 🧳 that can hold two weeks of clothes?
Also super random but any suggest for light weight sunscreen ?

like

Any FSL experts? Any tips for the FSL consultant certification prep?

like

Hi! Has anyone know the salary range for a radiologic technologist with <1y experience in New Jersey?! How much should I expect get paid? (In a hospital / medical center)

like

Thank you Global Entry.

like
like

Hi fishes, thinking for switching to other consulting firms. Current job at EY requires too much travel. So, I wanted to know travel policies of other firms before making the switch. Do employees get to travel business/ first class or it is economy only for both domestic and international? How good is company policy for ground transport, hotels and meals?

like

Hi! My husband had a pituitary tumor apoplexy less than a year ago that took 90% of his sight rendering him unable to work. I am looking for a flexible data entry job that I could do “on the side” to help ends meet. I have been in Product Management for over 20 years and am very good with data and details. My life revolves around computers! Any suggestions would be appreciated! (Bonus points to anyone that also knows of a job a mostly blind person could do from home!!!)

like

Does anyone have any insight on Crypto,com? I recently received a job offer but haven’t been able to find info on what it’s like on the inside.

like

What’s your favorite design trend with sneakers in the past couple of years?

For me the cracking paint on the Paranoise is by far one of the most interesting ones I’ve seen.

Post Photo
likeuplifting

710 GMAT vs 327 GRE, which is better?
Is it true that adcoms are more forgiving of lower gre scores than gmat as they don't have to report it?

like

Hi All,
I received offer letter from cognizant to join in upcoming week. Today I received call from another Hr that he want to proceed with the offer roll out. Confused . Can anyone help ?

**I have given cognizant interviews multiple times on Saturday and Sundays

like

What skills would you say are transferable from public accounting to management consulting, specifically change management?

like

Hi everyone, I'm knew here. I was wondering if anyone had any idea what salary are like at ViiV Healthcare? I'm considering applying for a role there. Thanks

like

Is it better to get assigned to a small engagement a role above your current role (acting senior/mgr/ senior manager) or is it better to be assigned to a large account on your current role? Or is there no difference in theses two situations?

like

A lot of the work at my new employer is quite redundant and can be automated via macros. What are some of the best resources to learn vba?

like

Any PwC 🐠 willing to refer for an identity and access mgmt role?

What should I do? I have an offer with 185 base,8% 401k and 10k sign on. MS reached out for tech role but I need to have full scope. I have ci poly now and I get nervous when I go on it. MS rep did say if I fail they will try to place me elsewhere but that may just be hr talk.

Should I try to sign the 185 offer and try to see if I even get offer with MS and let the poly play out or should I just not worry about it and sign the current offer? I am pretty sure the compensation from MS is great.

likehelpful

I am a new joiner ( 3 months ).The project in which I work it's insurance project complex one with lots functional things specific to the application and insurance domain.

I want to communicate my issues to my manager in standup call without sounding like I am complaining about someone or being rud
Do you guys gone through same issue , pls share your experience how you dealt.
Pls help don't know what to do 🙏😔

Post Photo

Hey everyone! I need your help: I’m relocating to NYC. I’m from Europe.
How much money it will cost me to rent an apartment?
First month and last month? First month and a deposit? Frist month, deposit and agency fee?
Considering that I do have a proof of income (a FT contract), but no credit history/score.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal