HR carries a huge amount of responsibility, yet so many people working in the profession quietly question themselves. When you’re the one having the hard conversations, balancing competing needs, managing sensitive information and absorbing everyone else’s emotions, it’s no wonder confidence can take a hit.
This session openly addresses something many People professionals feel but rarely say out loud. We’ll explore why the role creates unique pressure, how fear of “getting it wrong” shapes decision-making, and why even experienced practitioners slip into self-doubt.
Then, we’ll get practical. You’ll learn how to ready yourself in moments of uncertainty, find clarity in messy situations, and develop a confidence that feels grounded in you, rather than forced or faked.
You can expect a mix of practical insight, honest examples, and tools you can use straight away. If you want to feel more assured in your judgement, more secure in your influence, and less tangled in the emotional load of the role, this hour will give you exactly what you need.
In this event we will cover
· Why HR is uniquely prone to self-doubt
· How the “HR must be perfect” myth fuels fear of mistakes
· The role of identity, culture, and belonging in HR confidence
· What happens when you’re the emotional buffer between everyone else’s feelings
· Inclusive confidence: acting with clarity even when the outcome is messy or unpopular
· How to challenge upwards without the “anxiety hangover”
· Tools for decision confidence
· An opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical approaches to real challenges (or respond to questions submitted in advance).
3 Key takeaways from the event
· A specific insight into why HR confidence takes a hit… and that it’s not a personal flaw!
· Practical tools to stay grounded and make confident, inclusive decisions in messy situations.
· Strategies to protect energy and influence without absorbing everyone else’s emotions.
About Katie
Katie Allen is a leadership confidence coach and trainer, specialist inclusion consultant, and host of the "Speaking of Inclusion" podcast. With a background in commercial leadership and HR she understands the tensions and challenges faced by modern workplaces and helps leaders navigate tricky or divisive topics with confidence. Talking with you, not at you, her goal is to empower forward thinking leaders with the confidence to have the conversations that matter.