Advita Patel

Literal DREAM comes true. My new book arrived today and the excitement is real. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support, encouragement and championing. It’s been a journey but I couldn’t have done it without my community. The book will be out in the wild on 5 May but you can pre-order your copy today from most online retailers. It’s full of practical tips and advice that has not only helped me but others I’ve supported and worked with. It’s a must read for anyone interested in understanding what confidence means to them and also how you can help others be their best self. Let me know if you’ve already pre-ordered as that brings me immense joy! [confidence leadership workplace culture]

Book launching Tuesday 5 May! You can pre-order from all good book shops.

Things have been quiet here because I’ve been finishing off the first draft of my brand new book. It’s been eight years of thinking, 18 months of faffing and six months of writing, but now it’s all becoming a reality. This is the final book cover, and I absolutely adore it. It’s a completely different colour palette from what I thought I’d choose, but when I received it from the publisher, I was drawn to its boldness. I took photos of bookshelves in @waterstones to see how this green might stand out, and it definitely does 🤣. The book isn’t out until next May, but you can pre-order from most online book stores or join my confidence community, where I send you regular prompts to help boost your confidence. Links to everything are in my bio. I’ll be back posting quotes and videos with snippets from the book, which has been designed as a practical workbook to help you progress without your confidence holding you or others back. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me: the people who shared their stories for the book, my clients who trusted me to be their confidence coach, my friends who championed me from day one, and my family who have never once scoffed at my dreams. Let’s goooo…. #DecodingConfidence #ConfidentYou #ConfidentLeadership

The last few days, I’ve been surrounded not only by beautiful sights but also by wonderful friends making some fantastic memories. Every few months, we get together and share everything that’s going on in our businesses. We help each other out, share advice and hold each other accountable. It’s just the tonic I needed after the last few weeks, and I’m leaving this beautiful place with a bounce in my step and a newfound energy. Watch this space! Thanks to the BOSS crew for being such a supportive bunch: @anthodges @robspedding1 @jennifield @kerry.postel @paulinecaldaralo @matt.alder @lukerichaa

Manchester you were a vibe. Thank you to everyone who showed up for me yesterday to celebrate my official launch. And a huge thank you to @redanna17 for such a beautiful introduction. It was an incredible evening full of joy, music, food, poetry and most importantly brilliant people. This past week can only be described as epic. I feel privileged to be surrounded by such remarkable people who champion me every single day. Thank you for being here for me and sharing my book far and wide. Decoding Confidence: The 7 Habits of Confident Leaders available to purchase from most book shops. And if you spot it in an actual bookshop please let me know 💚 📸 @louwilcockphotos

Congratulations @advitap on the publication of Decoding Confidence! 🎉 Develop the habits that build sustainable confidence to transform your own life and the lives of those around you. Link in bio!

Official book launch today 🎉 This video captures the beautiful support I received last week and the energy I want my book to bring to whoever reads it. Tonight I will be celebrating in Manchester with more friends/family and I can’t wait. Decoding Confidence: The 7 Habits of Confident Habits is available to purchase from most book stores across the globe 😊 Thanks so much for all your support. Let me know if you’ve got your copy 💚 Film by @amoveo Publisher @pip_talking

There are not enough words to describe my feelings from Tuesday’s book launch. Epic is definitely one way to describe it. The last 48 hours have been a bit of a haze. The incredible support I’ve received is just another level, and I will NEVER take for granted this beautiful community I have around me. I’m very privileged. And the biggest compliment came from the manager at @shoreditchartsclub_ who said that every single guest was a delight. Thank you for celebrating with me. I have so many more things to share but for now here are a selection of photos that gives you a flavour of the evening. Thanks @sheena_sabharwal_photography for some of these photos (you 100% can tell which ones are from a pro 🤣) Book is available for pre-order from all good bookshops. And if you want me to come to your organisation to talk about Confident Cultures - DM me!

Stop asking for a seat and bring your own chair. If leaders are not inviting you into important conversations it’s usually because 👇🏽 ◾️They don’t think you’ll add value ◾️They don’t believe your work is relevant ◾️They don’t understand what you actually do ◾️They’ve never seen you challenge or push back ◾️They see you as an order-taker ◾️Nobody has made the case for why you should be in the room The good news is all of that is fixable and it starts with you. My conversation with @kazhassan_ from @unily is now available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. 🎙️

I’ve had a few “pinch me” moments recently, and watching a video of my brand-new book being printed is one of my biggest. TBH, I don’t think it’s fully sunk in that I’ve written another book. If you’d told me 10 years ago I’d be an author, I’d have laughed. It just wasn’t something that I thought would ever be part of my life. Mainly because I never saw women who looked like me, writing books, and definitely not writing business books. But thanks to all work I did on my own confidence, things started to change for me. This book has been eight years in the making. And I honestly couldn’t be happier with the final version. It’s full of practical insights and actionable tips. I wrote this for anyone interested in confidence and in helping others become more confident at work. If this is your thing, you can now order Decoding Confidence: The 7 Habits of Confident Leaders from most bookstores across the globe. Thank you to @pip_talking for getting me this footage and for being such a great publishing partner.

Not every situation calls for a response and knowing that is a skill. Strategic silence is a deliberate communication tool, not an absence of one. Used well, it: → Prevents reactive messaging that you’ll later regret → Demonstrates emotional intelligence under pressure → Positions you as a measured, thoughtful leader The people who command the most respect aren’t always the loudest. They’re the most intentional. Find out more in my new podcast episode which is out tomorrow. Search for decoding confidence - wherever you listen to your podcasts. Save this one for the next time someone tells you “You need to say something.”

This woman was my hero and she taught me a lot. As soon as I started to ask the same questions, it changed how people saw me. My confidence improved and I felt more in control of my time. Time is a commodity- protect it and use it well, especially when you’re asked to attend meeting after meeting. I share more on my latest podcast and you can download wherever you listen to your podcast. Search Decoding Confidence wherever you listen to your podcast.