We Risked It All: 7 Years of Hard Lessons on Career Growth & Confidence

"Confidence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill you build through action." ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ In this episode of Career Confidence, Georgie Hubbard and Pamela Caldwell reflect on 7 years in business, the lessons they learned the hard way, and how these insights apply to career growth, confidence, and resilience. From navigating a global pandemic to surviving the tech downturn, they share real, unfiltered truths about success and failure—and why confidence isn't what you think it is. ___________________________________ In this episode, we cover: Why most businesses (and careers) fail—and how to survive long-term The confidence myth: What actually makes you feel ready How to stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your own journey The power of taking risks (and why no risk = no reward) The habits that lead to sustainable success—without burnout   ___________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: 7 Years in Business & Lessons Learned03:15 - The Reality of Running a Business (What No One Tells You)07:45 - The Biggest Career Mistakes We Made (So You Don’t Have To)12:30 - Why Confidence Comes From Action, Not Waiting to Feel Ready18:10 - No Risk, No Reward: Taking the Leap in Your Career23:50 - Investing in Yourself: The Key to Career & Business Growth30:20 - The Power of Your Network & Building Strong Relationships36:15 - Creating Work-Life Balance & Avoiding Burnout42:00 - Final Thoughts: The Success Formula We Wish We Knew