You're a vet considering making changes in your career. Deep down you know you need to change jobs or even careers. But you might be lacking the confidence to actually make change. You don't really know what other career options are out there, especially close to where you live, and finances are probably holding you back too. How do you gain the confidence to make change in your career, when you don't even know where to start? - Our guest this week: Julie Cappel (veterinarian and life coach) Julie is a clinical vet, who has had the confidence to branch out, becoming an author, speaker, as well as hosting her own podcast. She's also a certified life coach. Confidence is something she aims to instil in her clients. And today she's going to help you. - In this episode you’ll learn: Why it's normal to lack confidence in some areas of your life. What do you need to focus on, if you're going to improve your confidence. Why doing the inner work will help you avoid making the same mistakes (again and again) in your career. And I'll give you one simple step you can do today, to help you improve your confidence. - YOUR NEXT STEP: Practice Confidence Confidence is something that is earned. Practice it. There are three easy ways you can practice confidence. In the same way you might practice a speech, if you're going to be having a challenging conversation with a colleague or boss, rehearse it. Rehearse out loud. What you're actually going to say, at least three times before you actually say it. Practice little and often. Spot opportunities to practice in low-risk situations.Help people with their confidence. There are areas of your work where you're more experienced than others. Helping others build their confidence in thee areas will help you build confidence in yourself. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe on your listening app. - Guest link: veterinarylifecoach.com - Next Step Vet COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstepvet/  Learn more at: https://www.nextstepvet.com Or reach out to: [email protected]