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In this episode, Aimee Bateman welcomes Jo Wright, a leadership expert and bestselling author, for an inspiring conversation on conquering self-doubt and embracing personal growth.

Jo opens up about her transformative journey over the past seven to eight years, revealing how she uncovered deep-rooted self-doubt and limiting beliefs during her coaching qualification.

She shares how learning to take control of her inner critic completely shifted her path and offers practical, actionable steps—like changing your self-talk and building a circle of supportive people—to help you do the same.

Jo introduces powerful tools like mantras, self-coaching questions for career success, emphasising the value of a growth mindset and the ongoing pursuit of learning.

Her insights are a powerful reminder that you have the strength to believe in yourself, silence self-doubt, and chase your goals with boldness and joy.

In this podcast episode, Aimee Bateman dives into the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to shape a successful and fulfilling career.

She draws inspiration from Jim Rohn’s well-known saying, "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with," and introduces her concept of the ‘tribe triangle.’

This framework includes peers who walk the same professional path as you, mentors who provide invaluable guidance, and mentees who benefit from your knowledge.

Aimee highlights how intentional and strategic relationships are key to unlocking your full potential and shares actionable advice on how to build and nurture these connections to truly transform your career. 

In this podcast episode, Aimee Bateman shares the deeply personal 'why' behind her 23-year career, shaped by the challenges she faced growing up in foster care.

She opens up about the pain of feeling invisible and undervalued in her early years, and how those experiences ignited her passion to help others uncover their purpose and reach their true potential.

Aimee reflects on her rise in the recruitment industry, the creation of her successful Careercake YouTube channel and e-learning platform, and her unwavering mission to make sure people feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

Her story is one of remarkable resilience, empathy, and a powerful sense of purpose—one that challenges listeners to recognise their own worth, embrace their potential, and show up fully in every aspect of their lives.

Hi, I'm Aimee Bateman, former recruiter, exited startup founder and award-winning career coach, and I've created the Seen. Heard. Valued. podcast to help power you through your professional journey. So join me and my expert guests every week and we'll help you navigate the workplace, elevate your confidence and visibility so that you can land the recognition and the opportunities that you truly deserve. I'm really glad you're here, so let's go!

In this episode, Aimee Bateman dives into the ins and outs of how to ask for a pay raise in a way that feels comfortable and confident.

She breaks down the key steps—from setting the stage before making your request, to handling the conversation smoothly, and dealing with any potential pushback. Aimee really highlights the value of being well-prepared, doing your research, and building a ‘brag file’ full of your accomplishments to back up your case. She also shares advice on when to ask, how to craft a persuasive story, and why it’s so important to understand things from your company’s point of view.

Aimee’s goal is to help you approach the conversation in a way that’s positive and works for both you and your employer. With her wealth of experience in recruitment and career coaching, she offers practical tips and insights that can make a real difference.