EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 6 MIN
#73 | 3 Tiny Intentional Moves Made (Despite the Ache) & the Leadership Confidence Comeback That Gets You Promoted Again.
from Little Moves, Big Careers: Smart Career Growth Strategies for Ambitious Professionals. · host Caroline Esterson from Inspire Your Genius
What do you do when the career knockback was months ago, but your confidence still hasn’t come back?After a redundancy, restructure, rejection or career setback, there comes a point where everyone else expects you to be “moving on”, but inside, you may still feel stuck, unsure and quietly questioning whether you are as capable as you thought. In the final episode of this week's career comeback series, Caroline brings together Sasha’s story, the science of confidence, and the emotional power of Rise Up by Andra Day to show that rebuilding does not happen in one big brave leap. Instead, it happens through tiny, intentional moves made despite the ache.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you don't need to wait until you feel fully confident before you start moving forward againHow to stop measuring your recovery against someone else’s timeline and reconnect with real evidence of your capabilityThree small, practical moves that can help you restart your confidence loop and begin leaning into your next chapterPress play now to start rising from your career knockback with clarity, evidence and one small move that reminds you who you are.And to help you craft your career story on your terms grab your Career Prompt Pack right 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 [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.
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What do you do when the career knockback was months ago, but your confidence still hasn’t come back? After a redundancy, restructure, rejection or career setback, there comes a point where everyone else expects you to be “moving on”, but inside, you may still feel stuck, unsure and quietly questioning whether you are as capable as you thought. In the final episode of this week's career comeback series, Caroline brings together Sasha’s story, the science of confidence, and the emotional ...
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#73 | 3 Tiny Intentional Moves Made (Despite the Ache) & the Leadership Confidence Comeback That Gets You Promoted Again.
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