How to End Self-Doubt and Thrive in Your Career
"Does self-doubt stop you from stepping into your full career potential? Let’s break the cycle."
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Self-doubt can hold even the most successful women back—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of Georgie and Pam share a practical toolkit to break free from self-doubt and build unshakeable career confidence. Drawing from their recent workshop with UniSuper’s women in tech, they unpack why self-doubt persists and how to overcome it.
Georgie and Pam bring their 20+ years of combined experience in tech recruitment and career coaching to the table. They have empowered hundreds of women through Sisterhood Club’s workshops and community.
Pam shares her own journey of slipping from a “solid 10” to a confidence low during the tech recession, while Georgie offers actionable strategies to reframe your mindset. From daily habits like self-reflection and visualisation to mastering body language, tone, and the power of the pause, this episode is your blueprint for career success. They also tackle the pressures women face, such as wearing multiple hats, perfectionism, and the fear of asking for help, and they discuss why community support is key to staying in the workforce.
Whether you’re navigating a new role, aiming for a promotion, or just want to feel more confident every day, this episode is your wake-up call and action plan rolled into one.
Ready to end self-doubt and thrive in your career? Then this is the episode you can’t miss!
Key Takeaways:
👉 Reframe Self-Doubt to Win: Learn how to zoom out, focus on your strengths, and accumulate evidence of your success.
👉Your Daily Confidence Toolkit – Georgie and Pam share habits like self-reflection, journaling, and visualisation to build internal confidence.
👉 Project Power Externally – Master body language, tone of voice, and the power of the pause to show up as your best self.
👉 Community Over Perfection: Why asking for help and leaning on other women is crucial to avoiding burnout and thriving.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & intro to Pam Caldwell, co-founder of Sisterhood Club
01:00 – The self-doubt struggle: Insights from UniSuper’s women in tech
04:00 – Pam’s story: From a “solid 10” to a confidence low
07:00 – Why confidence fluctuates—and how courage comes first
09:00 – Reframing self-doubt: Focus on what’s working
12:00 – The solution architect’s story: Breaking the confidence cycle
15:00 – Your confidence toolkit: Self-reflection and internal belief
18:00 – Building external confidence: Body language, tone, and pausing
22:00 – Fake it till you make it? The pros, cons, and upskilling
26:00 – The power of community: Why women need each other
30:00 – Women’s pressures: Wearing multiple hats and perfectionism
34:00 – Asking for help: Why it’s not a weakness
38:00 – Staying in the workforce: Why women’s voices matter
42:00 – Future-proofing your career: Trust yourself
45:00 – Final thoughts: Embrace uncertainty, keep growing
48:00 – Join the conversation: Share your confidence struggles