The Myth of “Making It”

You know that feeling? The one where you think, “Once I reach this level, I’ll finally feel confident”? Yep. Me too. I thought that with enough experience, those doubts would fade, and confidence would take over completely.

Turns out, that day never came.

And I’ve come to see that’s a good thing.

When I turned my career towards coaching, honestly I felt ridiculously underprepared and under-qualified. I’d had some amazing highs and serious lows in my own creative career, I had passion, I had found my calling, however that feeling of imposter syndrome sat like a lump in my throat.

My creative industry colleagues were reaching out for help. Of course I said Yes! but every meeting felt like a test I wasn’t sure I would pass.

Here’s what I discovered.

My confidence didn’t come from eliminating doubt—it comes from moving forward despite it.

The more you learn, the more you see how much more there is to learn. The more you step up, the more you realise the room for growth.

That lingering discomfort? It’s not a sign you’re failing. It’s a sign you’re stretching beyond what you thought was possible. 🦞 #IYKYK

If you feel like you’re getting into deep water, don't retreat to shore. Sit with it. Wait and see. Thats where the growth happens.

I still get nervous. When I turn on the camera. When I present a webinar. When I record a podcast. It's a quiet excitement now, that reminds me I've paddled into the deep water.

But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

It means I’m on the right track.