Confidence is something almost every leader wrestles with at some point, whether you're stepping into your first leadership role, growing a business, or simply wondering if you're really ready. In this second episode of our summer season best loved revisits, Kate explores why confidence isn't the same as competence, why feeling uncertain doesn't mean you're not capable, and how to stop waiting until you feel "ready" before taking action.
Kate shares practical strategies to help you build genuine leadership confidence through experience, small wins and intentional action. You'll learn how to reframe self-doubt, recognise the difference between imposter syndrome and a skills gap, and develop the mindset needed to lead with both empathy and authority.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Summer Season Intro
00:49 Meet Linda Bad Manager
01:42 Why Leaders Doubt
03:41 Skills Gap vs Imposter
05:09 Healthy Nerves Reframe
06:18 Confidence Is Uncertainty
06:42 Practical Confidence Tools
09:06 Boundaries and Impact
09:55 Vulnerability Builds Trust
10:41 Daily Confidence Habits
11:51 Speak Up With Authority
12:53 Key Takeaways Summary
13:46 Get Support and Closing
Useful links:
The Digital Academy Online Course
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