‘At work, knockbacks are much more likely to be metaphorical than physical, but they can still hurt. By managing our response to the disappointment of a knockback, we can minimize the negative impacts and we can rebound with increased self-belief.’
Julie Smith, author of Coach Yourself Confident, contributed the article ‘How to use a “knockback” to become more confident at work’ to Fast Company.
How to use a ‘knockback’ to become more confident at work
A ‘knockback’ is something that delays or halts your personal or professional progress.