Confidence Features

How to boost your confidence

Check out the top five ways to boost your confidence - starting no

How to make career networking work for you

Sarah Ivens describes how networking can help in your career

How to... Introduce people

Want to meet new people and improve your social and business graces? Discover how to make proper introductions at business functions, parties, dinners and other social situation

How to... Make small talk

Small talk can be a big challenge, but preparation and confidence are all you really need. Find out how you can survive office parties or a new job, with these top tips on small tal

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Kick the habit of self-criticism

Stop criticising yourself and reach your full potential with essential advice from life coach Caro Handley

Learn how to position yourself

Positioning yourself could be the key to making the most of your caree

Maximise your potential

Your guide to managing yourself and achieving your personal goals in life and work. Go on, get ahea

Present with power

Get excellent presentation tips on how to wow the crowds

The confidence chameleon

Confidence is a tricky trait to pin down. By being aware of your own and other people's behaviour you will find the essential ingredients to building confidenc