The Lucy Gernon Show

Self-doubt isn't protecting you. It's quietly stealing opportunities you deserve.
It doesn't announce itself loudly.
Instead, it convinces you to prepare a little longer, stay quiet in one more meeting, wait until you're "ready", or hope someone else notices your hard work.
And before you know it, months or even years have passed...
In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I shared the subtle ways self-doubt keeps brilliant women leaders playing smaller than they're capable of. Through personal stories, leadership lessons and practical mindset coaching, I talked about why confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build.
If you've ever questioned yourself despite years of experience, this conversation will remind you that your greatest leadership asset isn't perfection, it's trusting yourself.

🎧 Tune in to Discover:
Why trusting yourself matters most when self-doubt gets loud
Why over-preparing can actually weaken your influence
The career mistake many high-performing women make
How self-doubt shows up in executive meetings
Why confidence changes everything

LINKS & RESOURCES
👉 Download the Free Imposter Syndrome Guide & Belief Boost Method.
👉 Learn more about my professional development programme 3SIXTY Leaders Club.
👉 Join our newsletter and get weekly leadership insights, mindset shifts, practical tools and behind-the-scenes lessons delivered straight to your inbox.

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Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted and still wondered if you're truly worthy of more?
Despite the promotions, qualifications and years of experience, so many women leaders still struggle with one thing: believing they deserve success, support and investment in themselves.
In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I am joined by executive coach and former Executive Vice President, Katy McFee, to unpack why so many ambitious women hold themselves back, how self-worth impacts confidence and leadership, and why investing in yourself isn't selfish, it's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
If you've ever questioned your value, played small to keep others comfortable, or put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

🎧 Tune in to Discover:
Why so many women struggle to make the leap from Director to VP
The truth about authentic leadership
How self-worth influences every area of your career and life
Why investing in yourself changes everything
A powerful exercise to overcome limiting beliefs
Resources:
👉 The Four-week Leadership Confidence Reset: A curated series of positive affirmations to be listened to daily over 4 weeks.
👉 Learn more about my professional development programme 3SIXTY Leaders Club.
👉 Join our newsletter and get weekly leadership insights, mindset shifts, practical tools and behind-the-scenes lessons delivered straight to your inbox.
👉 Connect with Katy McFee at insightstoactioncc.com, Instagram, and LinkedIn
👉 Listen to Katy McFee's previous episode on ADHD and Midlife

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What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of capability… but a lack of belief in your own capability?
You’ve worked hard. You’ve built the experience. You deliver results. Yet somehow, you still find yourself questioning whether you’re ready for the next opportunity.
Sound familiar?
In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I dive deep into the hidden ways imposter syndrome shows up in the lives and careers of high-achieving women. Drawing on my own corporate leadership experience and years of coaching senior female leaders, I am revealing why imposter syndrome isn't simply self-doubt, it's a self-protection mechanism that keeps talented women playing smaller than they deserve.
If you're ready to stop waiting for permission, trust yourself more, and lead with greater confidence, this conversation will give you the mindset shifts you've been looking for.

🎧 Tune in to Discover:
Why imposter syndrome is more than self-doubt
How years of waiting for external validation can hold us back from recognising our own leadership potential.
The hidden signs imposter syndrome is affecting your career
Why imposter syndrome may actually be a sign of growth

LINKS & RESOURCES
👉 Download the Free Imposter Syndrome Guide & Belief Boost Method.
👉 Learn more about my professional development programme 3SIXTY Leaders Club.
👉 Join our newsletter and get weekly leadership insights, mindset shifts, practical tools and behind-the-scenes lessons delivered straight to your inbox.

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Are you really ambitious or have you simply become addicted to being busy?
You work hard. You care deeply. You hold everything together.
But what if the constant pressure, the endless to-do list, and the inability to switch off aren't signs of success at all?
What if they're coping mechanisms?
In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I am joined by neuroscientist, author and mindset expert Dr. Brian Pennie to explore why so many high achievers unknowingly become addicted to stress, external validation and the pursuit of "more."
From childhood experiences and trauma to alcohol, overworking and perfectionism, this conversation dives into the hidden patterns that drive our behaviours and, more importantly, how we can break free from them.

🎧 Tune in to Discover:
Why addiction is often a coping mechanism rather than the problem itself.
How seemingly small experiences create stories that follow us into adulthood.
A simple exercise that helps you regulate emotions and become the observer of your thoughts.
The neuroscience behind why high performers struggle to slow down and why external validation can become addictive.
The life-changing "Memento Mori" practice that helps you focus on what truly matters

LINKS MENTIONED
👉 Connect with Dr. Brian Pennie on brianpennie.com, Instagram, and LinkedIn
👉 Learn more about my professional development programme 3SIXTY Leaders Club.
👉 Join our newsletter and get weekly leadership insights, mindset shifts, practical tools and behind-the-scenes lessons delivered straight to your inbox.

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Have you ever started doubting yourself because of something that happened years ago?
Maybe it was a difficult boss. A promotion you didn’t get. A restructuring that left you questioning your value. Or perhaps it was a comment made in passing that somehow stayed with you long after everyone else had forgotten it.
In this opening episode of Season 2 of The Lucy Gernon Show, I explore a truth I see every day when coaching senior women leaders:
Most women don’t have a confidence problem. They have a confidence wound.
Drawing on my own corporate leadership journey and years of coaching women in leadership, I unpack how confidence knocks shape our behaviours, impact our careers, and quietly hold us back from the success, visibility and fulfilment we deserve.
If you've ever felt like an imposter despite your achievements, struggled to advocate for yourself, or found yourself working harder than everyone else just to prove your worth, this episode will give you the mindset shifts you need to start rebuilding your confidence and reconnecting with your true value.

🎧 Tune in to Discover:
Why most women don’t have a confidence problem, they have a confidence wound
The corporate performance review that shattered my confidence
The surprising ways confidence knocks continue to show up years later
Why high-achieving women struggle to enjoy their success
The mindset shift that helps you rebuild confidence and stop feeling like an imposter

Links Mentioned:
👉 Get the Confident Leader Reset: 8 minutes designed to help you build confidence before important meetings, presentations, interviews or high-stakes conversations.
👉 Learn more about my professional development program 3SIXTY Leaders Club.
👉 Listen to Avril’s inspiring story of rebuilding confidence, overcoming burnout and discovering that women leaders really can have success, balance and happiness.
👉 Join our newsletter and get weekly leadership insights, mindset shifts, practical tools and behind-the-scenes lessons delivered straight to your inbox.

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