Secrets of Confident People: 50 Ways to Build Confidence
By (Author) Richard Nugent
John Murray Press
John Murray Business
27th January 2026
23rd October 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Popular psychology
Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Advice on careers and achieving success
Paperback
272
Width 135mm, Height 216mm
THESE ARE THE REAL INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE
WHAT WOULD A LITTLE EXTRA CONFIDENCE MEAN TO YOU Confidence can help you do better at work, feel more comfortable in social situations, be more open to new experiences. Confidence can do amazing things for you. Secrets of Confident People shows you how to build it.Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your full potential.Instant ConfidenceIf you've ever done anything well, you already know how to do confidence. The secret is to know what it looks, sounds and feels like for you, and then replicate it in areas where confidence doesn't come so easily. Secrets of Confident People reveals the things you need to know to grow your self-confidence.Get the confidence habitMost people are brought up thinking you're either confident or not. That's not the case. Confidence isn't something you have or don't have; it's something you do or don't do. We all have it and can trigger it in an instant regardless of situation, experience or external factors. This book is packed with strategies for increasing confidence. By choosing one or two at a time and using them, your confidence will grow significantly no matter what your starting point. Apply the tools, techniques and principles and you will have all the confidence you could ever need in any situation.ABOUT THE SERIESSecrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.Richard Nugent is a perfomance coach, motivator and leadership expert. As a Talent Coach, his Success in Football consultancy has worked with players and coaches from Liverpool, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Southampton and LA Galaxy. In business, as MD of twentyoneleadership, he works with corporate clients such as Tesco and Lego to improve their leadership development, business balance and coaching culture. He has regularly appeared on BBC Radio and in other media.