<p>Have you ever been told "no" at work and wondered whether you should keep pushing or just accept it?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Confident at Work, I'm sharing the story of a client who was told not to apply for a promotion just 48 hours before the application deadline. Instead of backing down, she chose to advocate for herself, build support for her application, and keep going despite the setback.</p><p><br></p><p>What happened next surprised both of us!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores what confidence at work really looks like when things don't go your way. We talk about self-advocacy, resilience, career progression, and why keeping your head down and working hard isn't always enough to get recognised at work.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're struggling with confidence at work, dealing with rejection, waiting for recognition, feeling overlooked for promotion opportunities, or wondering how to bounce back after a setback, this episode is for you.</p><p>In this episode you'll learn</p><p><br></p><ul><li>​How to keep going after a setback at work</li><li>​Why self-advocacy is essential for career growth</li><li>​What to do when your boss says no• </li><li>​How to build confidence after disappointment</li><li>​Why visibility matters as much as hard work</li><li>​How to stop giving up too soon on your goals</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to be more Confident At Work?</strong></p><ul><li>​<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsRDJ49-bo9_uKITwhnRAPOcoDNK_xJjk0DJ6ehZXR7rLz7Q/viewform"><strong>Get your free Podcast Prescription</strong>⁠</a><strong> </strong>– a personalised recommendation, direct from Anna, of the episodes you need to feel more confident at work.</li><li>​Start here: <a href="https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/quiz">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>​Get private support to feel confident at work - <a href="https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>  </li><li>​Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme - <a href="https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme">https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Cover art by Jacob McFadden</p><p>Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic </p>