About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Engaging your positive mindset -- Are you born with self-confidence? -- Being and feeling more positive -- Knowing what you want to achieve -- Communicating with self-confidence -- How do people see you? -- How do you communicate? -- Putting self-confidence into action -- Why is assertiveness so important? -- Showing true confidence, verbally and non-verbally -- Confidence at home and at work -- Keeping up the momentum -- Dealing with setbacks -- Using your new-found self-confidence to really change your life -- Conclusion: following it through -- Index