"It's tough putting yourself out there, and it's vulnerable, but ultimately, you can't go wrong." ___________________________________ 👉 Join the "Big Sister" Mentorship Program Waitlist 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ 🔗  Connect with Laura: LinkedIn 📚 Women in Leadership: 100 Stories packed with honest and direct advice Website: Strivin ___________________________________ In this week's episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, Georgie sits down with Laura Johnson, founder of Striving and author of the book "Women in Leadership: 100 Stories." Laura shares her inspiring career journey, the accidental path that led her to leadership, and her passion for women's empowerment. They delve into the importance of community, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the need for flexible work environments to support women, especially mothers, in their careers. This episode is filled with valuable insights and actionable advice for aspiring female leaders. ____________________ Key Takeaways   Empowering Women in Leadership: Laura Johnson shares invaluable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and building a supportive community for women leaders. Importance of Flexibility in Work: The conversation highlights the need for flexible work environments to support women, particularly mothers, in their career growth. Networking and Community Building: Learn how fostering strong professional relationships and community connections can significantly impact career success. The Value of Mentoring and Coaching: Understand how mentoring and coaching have played crucial roles in Laura’s career and the careers of many women leaders featured in her book. ____________________ Timestamps 02:05 Laura's Career Journey and Accidental Path to Leadership03:32 Early Career Moves and Lessons Learned05:50 Transition to London and Moving to Sydney10:24 Importance of Saying Yes and Career Challenges12:28 Empowering Careers Through Striving's Mission14:53 Building Community and Leadership Coaching16:58 Insights from "Women in Leadership: 100 Stories"18:24 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Community Support20:17 Flexible Work Environments and Post-Maternity Challenges23:37 Personal Growth and Entrepreneurial Journey26:29 Key Lessons from Building a Business29:15 Stories of Resilience and Leadership34:35 The Power of Networking for Career Success39:57 Strategies for Building and Maintaining Professional Networks41:33 Fostering Relationships and Peer Connections45:00 Where to Find Laura and Her Work ___________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Career Confidence Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your colleagues. Be sure to connect with us on social media for updates and more Career Confidence tips!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️