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Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash Most of us think confidence is something we either have or don’t. But in reality, it’s a muscle — one that grows through evidence, self-awareness, and compassion. Over years of coaching, mentoring, and leading teams, I’ve learned that self-doubt isn’t something to “fix.” It’s something to understand. When we get curious about it, we find what it’s really pointing to: our values, our fears, and the gap between who we are and who we think we sho

Photo by LKHTK on Unsplash I was at a conference for small business owners last year — a collection of entrepreneurs that identify as...

Photo by Gabrielle Wright  on Unsplash I was 39 when my imposter syndrome reached its peak. I’d applied and interviewed for a job I absolutely did not  believe I was qualified for — and… amazingly… I got it. My brain didn’t celebrate. It panicked. It convinced me I didn’t know what I was doing. That I’d bluffed my way in. That sooner or later, everyone would realise I didn’t belong. There was a constant, low-level sense that whatever I did, it just wasn’t enough. A project I

Photo by Suzanne D. Williams  on Unsplash I’ve always struggled at being nice to myself. To everyone else? No problem. But when...

Photo by Quino Al  on Unsplash Working in a male-dominated field like engineering or design can be both rewarding and challenging and I would certainly know! This year celebrates 21 years in the field and over time, i've collected some real nuggets to give you a boost when facing tough times. I learned that while talent and hard work are essential, confidence is often the key to success. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you had to prove yourself more than

Photo by Raquel Moss on Unsplash I’m getting a bit tired of hearing stories of women in STEM being passed over for promotion — or...

Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash We’ve all been there—feeling like maybe we’re just not good enough at work. This thought can creep in at the worst times, and its aftershocks ripple through every part of our lives: how we show up in relationships, how we view ourselves, and even how we manage our mental health. It’s a horrible feeling, believing that you’re not adding value or worth in your workplace. Even I’ve been there—and not just a long time ago, but recently! If you’r

It's best I begin with saying I'm not an expert in imposter syndrome. I don't have a degree in it or a piece of paper that means I would...