Confidence is the ability to handle situations. It can also be dependent on states: Are you confident in a specific area or in general?

You can ask yourself the same questions from above: What is your experience of being confident?

Too much confidence...

When we say the word assertive the first word that pops up in our head is "confrontational" and for whatever reason it just feels like "rudeness" in a way should we ever try to make ourselves assertive.

However, assertiveness in the workplace only means that you're able to speak up ...

• Being open with one's insecurities paradoxically makes one more confident and charismatic around.
• Hiding what is shameful is itself a form of shame.