Confidence isn’t about knowing everything.
It’s about knowing yourself.
But here’s what happens to so many brilliant women in leadership: instead of focusing on their strengths, they focus on the gaps.
The missing piece. The thing they (think they) don’t know yet.
They tell themselves:
“I need another qualification before I go for that role.”
“I’m not the expert in the room, I should wait before speaking up.”
“I don’t have the same leadership style as them… maybe I’m not cut out for this.”
But what if the thing you think you’re missing… isn’t actually missing at all?
What if your biggest strength is something you’re so used to doing, you don’t even realise it is your superpower?
Coaching Room Insight: The Blind Spot of Brilliance
I worked with a leader recently who told me she wasn’t “strategic” enough for the next level.
She had this idea that great leaders had to be big picture thinkers, constantly talking about vision and long-term strategy. That wasn’t how she worked.
She was the person who got things done.
But what I could see, in fact what was glaringly obvious to me:
The business relied on her because she had an unmatched ability to cut through the noise and turn ideas into action.
People came to her when they needed something fixed, fast!
She was the person who made sure projects actually happened.
And yet, she didn’t see that as strategic.
Here’s the shift I helped her make: Instead of focusing on what she wasn’t, she started recognising what she was.
She stopped saying, “I’m not strategic enough,” and started saying, “I bring executional excellence. Without me, this place would be stuck in ideas mode.”
She stopped seeing herself as someone lacking something and started owning the strengths she already had.
Golden Tip: Find Your Confidence Edge
Try this today:
What do people come to you for?
Pay attention to what people always ask your advice on or trust you with – it’s a clue to your biggest strengths.
What wouldn’t happen if you weren’t there?
Imagine stepping out of the picture – what would fall apart, slow down, or lose direction? That’s where your impact is.
Confidence isn’t about pretending to be something you’re not. It’s about recognising what you already bring – and making sure everyone else sees it too.
If you don’t value it, others will also take those strengths, and you for granted!
Latest Research: Why Self-Doubt is Lying to You
Studies show that women tend to underestimate their abilities, while men often overestimate theirs.
A Hewlett Packard study found that women apply for promotions only when they meet 100% of the criteria, while men apply when they meet just 60%.
Translation?
You don’t need to know it all. In fact, if you do – you’re already over-qualified for the job!
You just need to back yourself.
Win of the Week: When the Shift Happens
“Before I joined The Leadership Reset Mastermind, I felt like I had to prove myself constantly, like I wasn’t quite ready for the next level.
Now, I don’t just feel ready, I know I’m ready. I speak up with confidence, I see my own value, and I’ve stopped waiting for permission to take up space.”
— Lea, Impactful Leader Mastermind Graduate
Doubting yourself, and proving yourself over and over again is exhausting!!
When Lea started to work with me she was close to done…or maybe just done in!
Her self doubt was causing her to over work, over prepare, over explain, and over commit.
After working together for a few months, Lea not only saw herself completely differently…she felt and behaved differently.
She’s let go of FEAR…and embraced her own value.
She told me she used to fear losing her job ALL THE TIME! Now she knows that is not only highly unlikely, but were it to happen, she knows she’d step into something even better!
Ready to Lead with Confidence (Without Burning Out)?
Doors are officially open for the next round of The Leadership Reset Mastermind:
My high-impact 8-month experience for brilliant women ready to reclaim their energy, confidence, and power at work.
This is not another fluffy leadership course. It’s a transformational space where you’ll be surrounded by a small group of powerhouse women who get it.
Together, we’ll reset how you lead – so you stop overworking, start owning your value, and step into the next level of your career with ease.
Only 6 spaces available
Designed for senior and C-suite women navigating midlife, burnout, and big ambition!
Expect real results: think promotions, pay rises, powerful mindset shifts, and a life that finally feels like yours again.
If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and lead with the confidence you know you have
Apply here and book your conversation now.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
