UNSHAKEABLE HER: Silence imposter syndrome, build real influence and get promoted on your terms

Caroline Esterson from Inspire Your Genius
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Doing brilliant work and still getting overlooked? Unshakeable Her is for ambitious, capable women tired of second-guessing themselves and exhausted by navigating workplace rules nobody explains so you can grow your influence & get promoted. Hosted by Caroline Esterson, who has spent 30 years helping thousands across hundreds of organisations uncover what is really going on and still get promoted.  This podcast offers practical, repeatable ways to build influence, confidence, and career momentum. Each week, you’ll learn: How to grow your influence without becoming someone you don’t likeThe science behind imposter syndrome and what actually works to overcome itHow to build confidence so you can stop being overlooked, and finally get the promotion you deserve With new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ‘Unshakeable Her’ delivers stories, strategy, and insight to help you become someone nobody can shake.New here? Start with fan-favourite #56 or jump into Imposter Syndrome with #7

  1. 9H AGO

    #72 | Why You Need A Transferable Skills List To Rebuild Your Career Confidence After Redundancy | Imposter Syndrome, Influence, Promotion

    Why does a career knockback make you question who you are, not just what you do next? When redundancy, restructure, rejection, or a toxic role knocks you off course, the impact is not just practical. It can disrupt your identity, interrupt your confidence, and make even simple next steps feel strangely difficult.  In this second episode of the career comeback trilogy, Caroline explains the psychology behind why setbacks hit so hard, and why rebuilding is not about waiting to feel ready. It starts with creating small pieces of evidence that remind you what you still bring. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why losing or leaving a role can feel like a threat to your identity, not just a change in your circumstancesHow the confidence-competence loop gets broken after a knockback, and how to begin restarting itWhy your transferable skills may hold more options, confidence and direction than your old job title ever didPress play now to understand what is really happening after a career setback, and take the first small step towards rebuilding your confidence, clarity and next chapter. And to help you craft your career story on your terms grab your Career Prompt Pack right here. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    9 min

  2. 2D AGO

    #71 | How One Woman Found Her Starting Point After A Career Knockback Broke Her Confidence | Imposter Syndrome, Influence and Promotion

    Who were you at work before the knockback changed the way you saw yourself? A redundancy, a restructure, a missed promotion, or a role that slowly grinds you down does not just affect your career plans. It can shake your identity, confidence and sense of direction in a way that updating your CV will never fix.  In this episode of Unshakeable Her, Caroline names the part of a career setback that so many women feel but rarely say out loud: the moment you realise you may have confused the job with yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to make sense of the emotional impact of a career knockback when everyone else expects you to “move on”Why losing or leaving a role can feel so much bigger than a practical career changeA simple starting point to help you reconnect with what you actually bring to work, beyond your title, team or companyPress play now to start rebuilding your confidence from the inside out, two millimetres at a time. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    10 min

  3. 5D AGO

    #70 | How High Performers Grow Their Promotion Opportunities: The Direct Ask Strategy To Build Influence

    What would you actually do if you felt undervalued at work right now? In this Friday episode, Caroline serves you up a handpicked banger to anchor your commitment to action and move you from insight to action. After unpacking the story and the science earlier in the week, she shares the practical next step for women who are tired of being overlooked, underplayed, and politely passed over. This episode tackles the real workplace question so many women ask privately: what do I actually say and do when I know I’m capable but I’m not being considered? You'll:  Learn three small but powerful moves to help you get seen for your value at work  Understand how to stop waiting for managers to read your mind and start asking more directly  Discover how to talk about your impact in a way that feels professional, clear, and non-cringey Play this episode to get a practical, confidence-building roadmap for turning feeling undervalued into clear action this week. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    7 min

  4. APR 29

    #69 | Does Your Promotion Strategy Lack Influence? Here’s How To Fix It Right NOW

    Have you ever wondered why being overlooked at work can feel so much more painful than it “should”? In this Wednesday science episode, Caroline breaks down the psychology and neuroscience behind feeling undervalued at work. From the real brain-based pain of being excluded to the attribution gap that causes invisible work to stay invisible, this episode explains why your reaction is not overdramatic, irrational, or a confidence problem. It is a deeply human response to a workplace dynamic many women know all too well. You'll: Understand the science behind why being overlooked at work genuinely hurts and affects motivation Learn what the attribution gap is and why hard work alone does not guarantee recognition  Discover a simple, practical way to start making your contribution more visible without feeling performative Play this episode to understand what is really happening when you feel undervalued at work and learn the small shift that helps you take your agency back. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    12 min

  5. APR 27

    #68 | Should You Start Signalling Your Wins If You’re Trying To Build Your Influence And Get A Promotion Faster?

    Have you ever worked incredibly hard, delivered brilliant results, and still watched someone else get the credit or the opportunity? This episode is for the woman who is tired of being quietly competent while less capable people get noticed and promoted before them. If you have ever felt undervalued, overlooked, or invisible at work, Caroline unpacks why this happens and why it feels so draining. You will hear a relatable story about career visibility, recognition, and the hidden workplace rule nobody teaches you early enough. You'll  Understand why working hard and being seen for your work are two completely different skills  Feel less alone in the experience of being overlooked and finally put a name to what is happening  Learn a simple 2mm move you can use this week to build your influence without changing who you are Play this episode to learn the small, practical shift that can help you stop being overlooked and start getting seen for the value you already bring. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    8 min

  6. APR 24

    #67 | 3 Smart Ways To Reclaim Headspace So You Can Lead, Influence And Nail A Promotion.

    What could change in your career if you had more headspace for strategic thinking, influence, and bold moves? In this episode, Caroline shifts from awareness to action with practical ways to reduce mental load and reclaim cognitive bandwidth. Because this is not just about feeling better. It is about protecting the headspace you need to contribute at a higher level, increase your visibility, and make the moves that support promotion and career growth. If your best thinking keeps getting crowded out by invisible responsibilities, this episode will show you where to begin. You’ll Learn practical ways to reduce mental load and reclaim more mental spaceProtect more bandwidth for strategic thinking, stronger influence, and bigger career movesUnderstand how redirecting your cognitive energy can support visibility and promotionPress play to start reclaiming the headspace you need to influence more, lead more clearly, and move your career forward. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    12 min

  7. APR 22

    #66 | How Mental Load Hijacks Your Brain Making Imposter Syndrome Louder And Undermining Your Influence And Promotion Opportunities.

    What if the reason you cannot switch off is also affecting your ability to think strategically, lead confidently, and move toward promotion? In this episode, Caroline goes deeper into the science behind mental load and explains why constant cognitive overload is more than just exhausting. It can narrow your thinking, reduce your access to strategic ideas, and leave less bandwidth for the kind of contribution that builds influence and supports career progression. If you have ever wondered why your brain feels full even in quiet moments, this episode will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface. You’ll: Learn how cognitive overload may be affecting your strategic thinking and decision-making at workUnderstand why mental load can limit influence, visibility, and promotion-ready contributionReframe your exhaustion as a real cognitive issue, not a personal weaknessListen now to understand the science behind this hidden mental load. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    10 min

  8. APR 20

    #65 | How One Woman’s ‘Normal Morning’ Reveals a Hidden Career Cost That is Crushing Your Influence and Reducing Your Chances of Promotion.

    Could the invisible mental load you carry every day be affecting your influence at work more than you realise? In this episode, Caroline explores the hidden mental load so many women carry at home and at work, and why it does not just leave you tired. It can quietly drain the headspace you need to think strategically, contribute confidently, and be fully seen for the value you bring. If you have ever felt mentally overloaded, depleted in meetings, or frustrated that your impact is not matching your effort, this episode will help you put words to what may be happening. You’ll: Understand how mental load can affect your energy, visibility, and influence at workRecognise the hidden cognitive labour that may be limiting your confidence and promotional opportunitiesSee why naming this invisible load is the first step toward protecting your career growth and promotion opportunitiesPress play to uncover how mental load may be shaping your influence, visibility, and promotion at work. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

    12 min
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Doing brilliant work and still getting overlooked? Unshakeable Her is for ambitious, capable women tired of second-guessing themselves and exhausted by navigating workplace rules nobody explains so you can grow your influence & get promoted. Hosted by Caroline Esterson, who has spent 30 years helping thousands across hundreds of organisations uncover what is really going on and still get promoted.  This podcast offers practical, repeatable ways to build influence, confidence, and career momentum. Each week, you’ll learn: How to grow your influence without becoming someone you don’t likeThe science behind imposter syndrome and what actually works to overcome itHow to build confidence so you can stop being overlooked, and finally get the promotion you deserve With new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ‘Unshakeable Her’ delivers stories, strategy, and insight to help you become someone nobody can shake.New here? Start with fan-favourite #56 or jump into Imposter Syndrome with #7

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