In this episode of the Positive Habits Podcast, I’m joined by career coach and diversity & inclusion expert Sally for a brilliant conversation about women, careers, confidence and the power of backing yourself. After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Sally had reached the room she'd worked so hard to get into only to realise it wasn't where she wanted to be. She took the leap, left corporate life and built a career helping other women accelerate their careers, navigate change and create work that actually works for them. We talk about why so many capable women believe they have a confidence problem, when there is often something much deeper going on - from self-worth and self-advocacy to workplace culture and the environments we're trying to succeed in. We also explore that mid-career moment when you've seemingly done everything "right" - built the career, earned the salary, reached the title but still find yourself asking: Is this it? Sally shares a simple but powerful piece of advice if something in your life or career feels off: Don't suppress it. Get curious. We talk about using journaling to imagine what you actually want your life and work to look and feel like, why investing in yourself can be such a powerful move, and why growth inevitably requires us to get uncomfortable. And, of course, I ask Sally about her number one positive habit. Which I thought would be exercise, but it was something quite different. In this episode we talk about: Why Sally walked away from a 20+ year corporate careerThe barriers still preventing women from progressing at workWhy a "lack of confidence" might not actually be the problemThe importance of investing in yourselfWhy discomfort is part of growthThe mid-career "Is this it?" momentUsing journaling to get curious about what you really wantThe importance of female communities and support If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it. Give yourself 10 minutes with a notebook and ask: What do I want my life to feel like? You don't need to have all the answers. Just give yourself the space to start listening. ABOUT THE GUEST Sally Spicer is the Founder of Talent Included and a career and business coach who helps ambitious people navigate pivotal moments in their careers and businesses. Drawing on more than 20 years' experience across recruitment, talent, inclusion and leadership, she helps people step out of delivery mode, recognise the value and potential they already have, and make more intentional decisions about what comes next. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyspicer/ About Kat, Human Performance Expert I help organisations build future-ready, high-performing teams equipped with the skills, habits and behaviours to perform in a rapidly changing world. www.katthorne.com
