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Embracing self doubt productively

First published on April 27, 2021

Starting a business can be daunting, and all-too-often, we consider self-doubt as the enemy of action or success, because it reminds us of all the things that could go wrong. However, what happens when we change the narrative? Consider self-doubt as an ally in your business journey. It keeps you listening to ever-vital feedback, and can encourage you to ask yourself those all-important questions when you’re taking big decisions.

Dr. Suzanne Doyle Morris is a best-selling author amongst professional women, and someone who has done over 2500 hours of executive coaching with her clients. She has coached hundreds of professional women, most of whom have asked how to have more confidence, a question often asked on her ‘Get a Promotion in 6 Months or Less’ programme. Turns out, she says- we’re looking at it all wrong. Instead of wanting more confidence, we should be embracing our self-doubt. After all, if you manage it right, it can pay dividends towards proving your competence, the key factor in feeling more confident. Keep reading – it will all make perfect sense!

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