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