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SharpMinds founder Tracy Sharp's latest thoughts on supporting women in STEM, overcoming self doubt and navigating life setbacks.


The SharpMinds Guide to Confidence
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...
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Supporting Women in STEM: Tips to Overcome Self-Doubt
Photo by LKHTK on Unsplash I was at a conference for small business owners last year — a collection of entrepreneurs that identify as...
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Is It Self Doubt—or Is It Time to Leave?
Photo by charlesdeluvio  on Unsplash In 2021 I jacked it all in. Walked away from a 15+ year career in engineering. Just like that. Done....
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Overcoming Self-Doubt: Understanding Imposter Syndrome and Its Many Forms
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...
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Growth Mindset Activities for Self-Critics: What Actually Helped Me Change
Photo by Suzanne D. Williams  on Unsplash I’ve always struggled at being nice to myself. To everyone else? No problem. But when...
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5 Ways to Build Self Confidence in a Male-Dominated Industry
Photo by Quino Al  on Unsplash Working in a male-dominated field like engineering or design can be both rewarding and challenging and I...
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"Do I Just Really Suck at My Job?"
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...
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Help! I’ve Been Made Redundant - What Now?
Photo by Fernando Venzano on Unsplash I’ve been seeing this call for help far too often over the last couple of years, and honestly, it...
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Ah hello Imposter Syndrome, who let you in?!
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...
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What to do when you start to feel.... 'Is this it?'
6 years ago I was sitting on my sofa in Shenzhen. I had worked hard my whole life to get to this moment. I had a beautiful apartment with...
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When the only person standing in your way to success .... is you
I'm so bloody stubborn sometimes. I'm naturally very driven and I've had a lifetime of trying to prove to others, and myself, that I'm...
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How to be your own Dream Boss: Tips in Leadership
Since I was a student I'd always toyed with the idea of starting my own business, but id never had a concept that I felt really...
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