Self-confidence: The Remarkable Truth of Why a Small Change Can Make a Big Difference [Paperback]

‘…a good entry into [McGee’s] world. You’ll be feeling more confident in no time.’ (Edge, June 2010).

′...easy digestible bite–size chunks...offers some useful lessons...′ (BA Business Life, March 2010).

′...a practical approach to self–management...inspires hope and highlights the importance of the smallest gesture of change.′ (The Journal of Wellbeing, April 2010).

A bestselling motivational author on life′s X factor: confidence.

Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you increased your confidence by just 10%? Paul McGee has.

And in his latest book, he explains what confidence is, where it comes from, why it′s important, and how to develop it in yourself and others. Not only does the book deal with confidence in business, romance, social situations, and all areas of life, it explodes common myths, including why ′over–confidence′ and ′under–confidence′ are both harmful. Loaded with practical tips on bouncing back from a setback and feeling confident in challenging situations, this inspiring, upbeat book will help fill you with life′s X factor.

• Full of practical tips on feeling confident during job interviews, presentations, networking, and social gatherings
• Written by Paul McGee, bestselling author of S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On) and S.U.M.O. Your Relationships

With this indispensable guide, you′ll not only learn how to feel confident, but turn confidence into meaningful life–changing action.

'You will love this book. Paul McGee is an incredibly intuitive and inspiring presenter and writer. This book will go a long way in helping you regain and rebuild your confidence so that you can reach your full potential for your life' Rosemary Conley CBE, Diet and Fitness Guru

'This book is so crucial in helping people to achieve success in life. Read it, digest it and do what it says!' Sir Clive Woodward OBE, Elite Performance Director, British Olympic Association and coach of the 2003 Rugby World Cup Winning England team

'Packed with practical ideas and insights to build your confidence from the boardroom to the bedroom - and most things in between. You'll wish you'd read this books years ago' Philip Hesketh, award winning, international speaker and bestselling author

'Looks like Paul McKenna has met his match' David Thomas, The Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author

'Compelling. Candid. Controversial. You have to read it!' Steve McDermott - Former European Business Speaker of the Year and bestselling author

I'm convinced that increasing your self-confidence can have a profound impact on who you are and what you achieve in life. When I sat down to write this book, I wanted it to be full of ideas, insights and inspiration for your personal and professional life - and I believe that's exactly what it is.

So what makes it different? As I was writing, I focused on a number of things. I wanted it to be engaging, relevant and practical - and I wanted to make it a book people would talk about. You'll have to be the judge of whether I've succeeded or not.

Inside you'll find sections called 'Pit Stops' where you have a chance to reflect on what you've just read and how it relates to your life, and just like my previous books, S.U.M.O. and S.U.M.O. Your Relationships, I've included 'The Personal Stuff.' People have told me that they like the colour, context and authenticity that comes from these sections. And where I can, I've also tried to weave in some humour along the way.

Having worked with tens of thousands of people across the globe in business and education, I'm convinced that we desperately need to build our self-confidence in order to make a difference in life and fulfil our potential. I sincerely hope this book goes a long way towards helping you in that process.

Whatever your thoughts, once you've read it please feel free to post a review and email me at sumo@PaulMcGee.com

Enjoy!

′Looks like Paul McKenna has met his match′ – David Thomas

Whatever you want, just get out there and do it.

You can get that promotion, be more self assured in public and achieve your personal best – anything is possible with confidence.

Confidence is the magic ingredient that changes you from a spectator into a player, and it only takes a small change to make a massive difference to what you achieve in life. If Tom Cruise was 10% taller, he′d be over 6 foot. If you had 10% more confidence, what would you be doing now?

A small change = a big difference

Packed with practical advice and a thorough grounding in all the latest techniques, Self–Confidence shows you how to:

• Move out of your comfort zone and make a difference
• Deal with nerves and stop anxiety de–railing you
• Rethink your beliefs about yourself
• recover from challenging setbacks
• Be your own best mate
• Find confidence with the help of others – and deal with those who crush it.

What you achieve in life is all down to how you feel about yourself. It′s amazing what you can do when you have the confidence to try. So what′s to stop you?

′Compelling. Candid. Controversial. You have to read it!′ – Steve McDermott

Paul McGee is one of Europe′s leading motivational speakers and coaches, where he combines practical strategies with both inspiration and realism. He has spoken in 31 countries to date and is the author of seven books. The proud creator5 of SUMO (Shut Up, Move On), his simple yet profound messages have spread across the glove both in public and private sector organisations. More recently his ideas have been developed for young people under the banner of SUMO4Schools.

Building on his academic background in behavioural and social psychology, Paul is also a trained counsellor, a performance coach and a Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. His aim is simple – "I want to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process." For more information visit www.TheSumoGuy.com