The moments self-doubt almost stopped us

09/10/2025 15 min Episodio 89
The moments self-doubt almost stopped us

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Self-doubt has a way of creeping in at the worst times whether it’s applying for a job, saying yes to a leadership role, or even putting yourself out there creatively.In this episode, Ashton and I talk about the moments where self-doubt almost stopped us from saying yes to opportunities and how we found ways to push through. We explore:Why self-doubt shows up even for experienced social workersHow writing, speaking, and visibility can feel like barriersGendered expectations around confidence and “meeting the criteria”Strategies that help us move forward despite inner criticismProgress over perfection and learning to reframe self-doubt as growth🎧 Listen to the episode now and reflect on the role self-doubt has played in your own career.ResourcesListen to the previous episodes in this series:Why we became social workers (and why we stayed)How our social work practice has grownThe careers we built that our younger selves wouldn’t believeSusan David  - Emotional agility Got something you'd like to hear on the podcast? 🎙️ Got a question or something on your mind? Send it through. You can write it or email a voice memo to [email protected], and it might be featured in a future episode of Inside Social Work.Your curiosity could help shape a conversation that resonates with the wider community.Want to be a guest? Submit a speaker request here http://marievakakis.com.au/be-a-podcast-guest/Got an anonymous question? Submit it here:https://forms.gle/wg7Lk61xde9Lge976Mentioned in this episode:5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence.
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