EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 9 MIN
Stop Counting Yourself Out Before You Even Apply
from Women Who Don't Apologise · host Patricia Haywood
This episode is a reality check and a permission slip.So many women remove themselves from opportunities before anyone else ever does. We read the criteria, spot one missing requirement, and quietly decide it’s not for us.But here’s what experience has taught me: most of the people in powerful roles didn’t tick every box either. They applied anyway.In this voice note, I talk about transferable skills, the myth of “perfect fit,” and why getting in the room is often the hardest and most important step.This is about boards, leadership, executive roles… and life.Because the truth is, you don’t need to be extraordinary to belong in these spaces. You just need to stop disqualifying yourself before the conversation even starts.If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this one is for you.
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This episode is a reality check and a permission slip.So many women remove themselves from opportunities before anyone else ever does. We read the criteria, spot one missing requirement, and quietly decide it’s not for us.But here’s what experience has taught me: most of the people in powerful roles didn’t tick every box either. They applied anyway.In this voice note, I talk about transferable skills, the myth of “perfect fit,” and why getting in the room is often the hardest and most important step.This is about boards, leadership, executive roles… and life.Because the truth is, you don’t need to be extraordinary to belong in these spaces. You just need to stop disqualifying yourself before the conversation even starts.If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this one is for you.
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