Ep 9 | Relearning How to Trust Yourself

Self-trust isn’t something you lose overnight. It thins slowly, softened by pressure, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the weight of being responsible for others. But your inner voice - the one that used to feel clear and steady - hasn’t disappeared. It’s waiting for you to return to it. In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Cara explores what happens when leaders disconnect from their instincts, how to recognize the moments where self-trust is missing, and the small, meaningful steps that bring you back to your own grounded knowing. Whether today feels joyful, complicated, or lonely, this episode offers a warm reminder: you’re not behind - you’re becoming. And you don’t have to walk that path alone. In this episode, we explore: How self-trust quietly erodes for heart-led leaders Why environments and expectations can drown out your inner voice The difference between a pause rooted in clarity vs. fear The three everyday moments that reveal whether you’re trusting yourself How your instincts and strengths work together as a reliable internal compass Five practical ways to rebuild self-trust through micro-bravery, alignment, and truth-telling A Thanksgiving reflection to help you honor where you’ve been and where you’re becoming Who this episode is for: Leaders who feel unsure, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from their own intuition - especially during a holiday season that can amplify loneliness, expectations, and invisible emotional labor. A gentle reminder: The holidays can feel lonely - even for leaders. If this episode stirred something in you, or if you’re realizing how much you’ve been holding quietly: You don’t have to hold it alone. Click the “Let’s Connect” button on the Tutum Leadership Coaching website to schedule a 1:1 coaching conversation with Cara. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited