From Self-Doubt to Book Deal: 6 Lessons That Changed My Life

“You don’t need more confidence, you need a reason to begin.” In today’s episode, I’m sharing something personal, bold, and slightly terrifying… I’m writing a book. This has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl scribbling stories in my bedroom. But turning that dream into a real publishing deal with Wiley? It took a l. It took discipline, doubt, 4 am wake-ups, imposter syndrome, and a whole lot of self-trust. If you’re sitting on a bold idea, a pivot, a project, a next step, and talking yourself out of it, this episode is for you. I’m taking you behind the scenes of the process so far and sharing the six biggest lessons I’ve learned while writing The Bold Move, a book designed to help women futureproof their careers in the age of AI. _______________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com _______________ 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - The real reason I almost didn’t write this book (and how I flipped the script) - How I dealt with impostor syndrome (and why I named her Sue) - Why your “why” matters more than your motivation - How to keep going when discipline is all you’ve got - The power of taking action when you don’t feel ready - What writing this book taught me about confidence, courage and capacity ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:30 – Cold open: Take action, even if it’s messy 01:00 – The big announcement: I’m writing a book with Wiley 03:10 – Why now? What’s changed 06:30 – What the AI era means for your career (and why this book matters) 08:00 – Lesson 1: Your fear will speak first, don’t let it lead 10:30 – Lesson 2: Your “why” is what will keep you going 13:40 – Lesson 3: How I deal with my inner critic (say hello to Sue) 16:15 – Lesson 4: You’ll never feel ready, act anyway 19:00 – Lesson 5: Motivation fades, discipline wins 23:30 – Lesson 6: Keep the promises you make to yourself 27:00 – What I’m learning about capacity, sacrifice and the season of “no” 29:00 – Final message: Back yourself. Begin now.