The Confidence Curve

February 9, 2026

Hanover’s article, The Confidence Curve,’ has been published on the CPD (The CPD Certification Service) website.

When we picture confidence, we may often imagine a straight line, but confidence isn’t like this. For many of us, it feels more like a curve. Early in our careers, we often step forward quickly, we try things, learn fast, and don’t yet know what we “should” be afraid of. Then comes the middle stretch of a career: more complexity, broader scope, higher expectations. It’s here that confidence often dips. Not because we’re less capable, but because we’re finally aware of just how much there is to hold. It’s also the point where many people feel most like an imposter…

Dive into the full article here.

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