UNSHAKEABLE HER: Silence imposter syndrome, build real influence and get promoted on your terms – Details, episodes & analysis

Stepping into leadership can feel exciting… and quietly overwhelming.

In this reflective episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline pulls together the key lessons from four powerful career conversations - each revealing what leadership really looks like behind the scenes.

From curiosity over certainty to identity over perfection, this episode explores the truths nobody spells out when you first step up at work.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready, capable, or doing enough, then this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why curiosity matters more than having the answers
• How progress often starts with trade-offs, not doing more
• Why agency can move your career forward even when circumstances feel tough
• The hidden power of relationships in shaping opportunity
• How embracing your identity at work builds confidence and momentum

Tune in for reassurance, perspective and one tiny move you can take this week.

Follow the show so you don’t miss future conversations on confidence, visibility and navigating early leadership with clarity.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Discipline isn’t about willpower. It’s about trade-offs.

In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline chats with Dr. Keith Dorsey about the habits that quietly shape extraordinary careers - from martial arts at six years old, to the US Air Force, to leading major corporate turnarounds and serving on boards.

They explore:

• Why discipline is a muscle; not a personality trait
• The leadership mistake that even high performers make
• What separates management from governance
• Why most people think about board roles too late
• How curiosity and reflection create long-term momentum

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from doing the work… to influencing the direction of the work - this conversation is for you.

Keith's website

The Boardroom Journey Book

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Pressure: This is the big one. The call centre story. The real, messy, emotionally brilliant tale of Amina - QC Queen, calm diplomat, and unofficial backbone of the entire operation. 

On December 22nd the wallboard turns red, the VIP line collapses, agents are in tears, and the CEO shows up unannounced… just in time to take a call he’s absolutely not ready for. Amina doesn’t rescue him. 

She reveals the truth. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• The sound of collective panic when the wallboard hits “Queue: 198” 
• How emotional labour keeps entire industries running 
• The CEO learning more in five minutes than in five strategy decks 
• The moment frontline expertise becomes undeniable 

Power Move: 

Be Seen Little Move: Make the truth visible to the person who needs to see it. What You’ll Take Away: Leadership isn’t title. It’s clarity under pressure. And sometimes the smallest act (showing someone the reality) changes everything.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Episode 2 brings us to the Marketing department, where a mystery Christmas hamper lands on Desk 14, belonging to the formidable Margaret - patron saint of “I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed.”
 

Cue panic, silence, and the kind of tension only a British office can generate over chutney, cheese wheels, and a questionable ribbon.

A tiny moment of misplaced gifting turns into a masterclass in pattern spotting, calm thinking, and stepping up when no one else will.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• A whole office freeze because Margaret simply asks a question
• The Business Development junior’s walk of shame
• The “Bold move” whisper that tells you everything about workplace politics
• Why small acts of courage create huge ripples

Power Move: Make It Matter
Little Move: Deliver clarity when everyone else is dithering.

What You’ll Take Away:
Office drama is never about the hamper. It’s about ownership, expectations, and knowing when to act instead of stare.

Contact Caroline caroline@inspireyourgenius.com or

Connect with her here

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

In Episode 1 we meet Holly - a 19-year-old Christmas temp who gets dropped into a chaotic consultancy in December… the exact moment clients start demanding miracles before close-down.

Holly doesn’t shout, she doesn’t flail, she doesn’t grandstand.
She notices.
She organises.
She builds the one thing the entire team needed and didn’t realise: a list that prevented a full-blown Christmas Eve catastrophe.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why outsider perspective is a secret superpower
• How quiet clarity outperforms loud panic every time
• The hilarious moment Holly accidentally becomes the most competent person in the building
• Why the 2mm Difference is often just… writing the list

Power Move: Spot & Solve
Little Move: Notice the mess no one else is looking at.

What You’ll Take Away:
The smallest interventions (especially from unexpected people) can completely shift a team’s trajectory. Visibility isn’t noise. Visibility is impact.

Contact Caroline caroline@inspireyourgenius.com or

Connect with her here

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Being the one who keeps their job sounds like relief… until the reality kicks in: guilt, fear you’re next, shaky culture, doubled workloads, and zero guidance on how to move forward.

This episode is for the people who stay after a redundancy wave and are left to rebuild confidence, clarity, culture, and boundaries in the aftermath.

We dig into:

• The emotional whiplash no one talks about
• Guilt, anxiety, pressure & culture wobble
• Why survivors often overperform (and burn out)
• What GOOD leaders do after cuts
• How to reset your role, priorities & boundaries
• How to rebuild trust when everyone’s twitchy

PLUS:
 🔹 A listener dilemma about losing your work bestie
 🔹 Quickfire Career Moves for immediate action
 🔹 A spicy Quote Crime to end the episode

This one’s emotional, practical, and deeply human. If you’ve ever stayed when others left - this is for you.

Resources

Your Bold Moves Brief

The Big Conversation Guide for leaders

email: caroline@inspireyourgenius.com

Connect with Caroline here

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Now we rebuild - not the old way, but smarter. This episode helps you design a career comeback plan that’s practical, intentional, and you-shaped. It’s not about getting back on the ladder; it’s about building one that actually leads somewhere you want to go.

Quick Move: Map your “Next 5 Little Moves” - because small steps build big momentum.

Download the Redundancy Reset Workbook - 5 power moves, the Impact Translator, the Progress Tracker, and 19 pages built for people who refuse to let redundancy define their story.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

Networking after redundancy can feel like trying to flirt after a bad breakup. But this time, we’re doing it with purpose and self-respect. You’ll learn how to reconnect, show up online, and talk about what’s next without begging for validation.

Quick Move: Message three people with curiosity, not desperation.

Download the Redundancy Reset Workbook - 5 power moves, the Impact Translator, the Progress Tracker, and 19 pages built for people who refuse to let redundancy define their story.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

You’ve got skills. You’ve got stories. You’ve got receipts. But can you say what you’re brilliant at without sounding desperate or cringe? We’ll fix that fast. This episode helps you reframe your experience, find your voice again, and pitch yourself like someone who knows their worth.

Quick Move: Write your “Genius Soundbite” - a one-liner that captures your impact.

Download the Redundancy Reset Workbook - 5 power moves, the Impact Translator, the Progress Tracker, and 19 pages built for people who refuse to let redundancy define their story.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.

When your confidence takes a hit, overthinking moves in and starts redecorating. Here’s how to kick it out and get back into action. We’ll talk micro-wins, momentum, and the sneaky science behind why movement beats motivation every time.

Quick Move: One 5-minute task that reminds you you’re still a total pro.

Download the Redundancy Reset Workbook - 5 power moves, the Impact Translator, the Progress Tracker, and 19 pages built for people who refuse to let redundancy define their story.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

This podcast explores what it really means to lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for you - tackling resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way women in leadership handle pressure, influence, and workplace politics. It also looks at strategic thinking, promotion, decision-making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow as a leader without losing yourself.