Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou
diordan@otenet.gr
Department of Communication, Media and Culture
Panteion University, Athens Greece
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Self-confidence
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
What is it?
 …is the belief in one’s own capability to accomplish
a task and select an effective approach to solve a
problem.
 It includes confidence in one’s ability as expressed
in increasingly challenging circumstances and
confidence in one’s decisions or opinions
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Self confidence in action
People with high SC
People with low SC
 Trust their opinion even in the
face of opposition
 Are decisive
 Take risks and try new things
 Have a presence
 Avoid confrontation with
people
 Do not trust their judgment
 Hesitate to try new things
 Avoid challenges
 Unable to stand up for their
rights
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Self esteem, Self efficacy, Locus of
control
 Self esteem: represents a global self evaluation. It is the extend
to which people like, respect and are satisfied with themselves
 Self efficacy: A person’s belief that she/he has the ability,
motivation, correct self perception to complete a task
successfully. People with high self efficacy have a can - do
attitude.
 Locus of Control: a person’s general belief about the amount of
control (s)he has over personal life events. Individuals who think
that events in their life are due to fate or luck have an external
locus of control whereas those who feel that can influence their
destiny have an internal locus of control. Internal locus of control
has been associated with better performance and leadership
positions.
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
The role of heredity
With building self confidence, there are two types of
influence that are impressed upon us in life. There is
social heredity and physical heredity.
 Physical heredity is a collection of traits, physical
appearances and habits passed down from parents
and grandparents that have a likely outcome of
designed behaviors in an individual.
 Social heredity comes from all sources and places
through which a person obtains knowledge, such as
school, church, reading, video, story telling and word
of mouth conversation.
Physical heredity is able to be controlled more so as
it relates to this subject, however control of thoughts
and action is more likely dependent on the effects of
social heredity.
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Self confidence, arrogance and fear
 There is a actually a distinct difference between self
confidence and arrogance.
 Arrogance is almost always a destructive behavior, while a nice
dose of self confidence can take a man or woman to
heights almost unimaginable.
 If you are going to develop self confidence you must start with
eliminating fear.
 Fear antagonizes the human soul. It speaks to man telling him,
“You can’t do it -you are not strong enough to make the attempt
– you should worry of what others may think – you will fail.”
 For those people who can master and eliminate fear, they will
begin immediately developing self confidence.
 As you continue to push your yourself and face your fear, the
confidence within you will grow
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
4A: Assess your Core Self - Evaluations
 OBJECTIVE: To help participants assess the levels of their core
self-evaluation and set goals for improvement
 ESTIMATED TIME: 20-30 min.
 DESCRIPTION: Give participants a copy of the Core SelfEvaluations Scale and ask them to complete it.
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
4B: Case study:
Steve Jobs. An unconventional leader
 OBJECTIVE: To help participants elaborate on leadership
theories and exchange views and ideas about ways to apply
leadership skills on their work
 ESTIMATED TIME: 45 min
 DESCRIPTION: Read the case study and discuss the
following questions as a group:
 Was Steve Jobs a self - confident leader?
 Which of his behaviors demonstrate this skill?
 Write a short report analyzing his leadership style based on the
theories you have learned so far
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Steve Jobs motivational speech
at Stanford
 His life in 3 stories (15 min.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO6cFMR
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Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
4C: Brand Yourself

OBJECTIVE: To help participants identify their strengths and learn to present themselves
in an assertive and confident way.
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ESTIMATED TIME: 40-45 min.
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MATERIALS: A4 sheets for each participant, various magazines, scissors and glues.
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DESCRIPTION: Think of the following questions and then create a collage which describes
your abilities as a person and as a (future) professional. Add a tag line to your personal
brand. You can use pictures from the magazines, drawings or any object that can best
describe your personality

Imagine this activity as part of an innovative personnel selection process where you
apply for a leadership position)
.
 Identify the primary "product" you have to offer to others (service, resource, special ability, etc.)
 Identify your core values. What really matters to you?
 Identify your passions. What things or ideas do you love?
 Identify your talents. What have you always been recognized for?
 What do you do better than most other people? What skills do people seem to notice in you?
(An example of a professional coach’s tag line: “A visionary realist to help you discover and manifest your dreams”)
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Developmental activities
 On the job
 Find a model of self confidence
 Get a mentor to help you demonstrate this skill in
various situations and give you honest feedback
 Further reading
 http://www.slideshare.net/shabbarsuterwala/developing-selfconfidence?from_search=2
 http://www.slideshare.net/shabbarsuterwala/self-confidence15-tips-to-develop-presentation
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
 Film watching
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University
Dr. Dimitra Iordanoglou, Panteion University