Techniques for making decision:- Fill in the gaps (Discuss with domain experts)- Have a Go-To Team (Team that understands you and are aligned with your core values)- Pull in the stake holders- Visualize what your world would look like with that decision- Take emotions out of the decision (Take time if needed)- Think in advance about the worst case scenario- Mitigate the risk of worst case scenario

When you put yourself in the other person's shoes, you can see that the person critiquing you is merely trying to help.

I asked Alicia to think about the people she knew whose work she admired.

You must find time to invest in yourself and your career. This isn't selfish - it will also be good for the company you work for because you'll add extra value.

Plant seeds for your future by pursuing an interest or hobby outside of work.Connect the dots by pairing the skills and information you learn while investing in yourself with people in your network.

Remember, nonverbal communication is extremely important. Be cognisant of your posture, eye contact, and the amount of physical space you take up.

When faced with difficult situation and to develop confidence at such crucial times, ask yourself these:- When have I done something difficult... and survived?- When have I made wise choices?- What process have I used when making successful decisions?

When you make a decision, own it. Never apologize for your decision - even if you have to revisit it later or the results are not what you wanted. When I've made a decision that didn't garner positive results, I've said, "We made the best decision we could based on the facts at the time, but given where we are now as a company and what our goals are, we now need to revisit this decision.

Remember to draw a line between being nice in a strong way and simply being a people pleaser.Nice: Positive, yet honest and straightforward.People pleaser: Sweeping things under the rug to avoid making waves.

Before you arrive at any networking event, read the industry trade news beforehand Better still, read the trades on a regular basis, Be prepared to discuss the news or ask a question about what you've read. If you're meeting with a specific person, be sure to have checked their Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs beforehand. This kind of preparation will give you confidence going into a meeting.