The England captaincy job, after 50-odd games, has found…
“The England captaincy job, after 50-odd games, has found out what kind of leader I am in terms of a person. It's made me feel far more confident in terms of talking to a group in any situation. But it has taken me a long time to feel like I've been doing it naturally.”
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Leadership role boosted confidence in public speaking, though it felt unnatural at first.
In simple terms: Leading made him more confident speaking to groups.
Practice to make leadership feel natural.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- press conferences
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain confidence?
- What practices help naturalize leadership?
Confidence may waver under pressure.