UNSHAKEABLE HER: Silence imposter syndrome, build real influence and get promoted on your terms
Doing brilliant work and still getting overlooked?
Unshakeable Her is for ambitious, capable women tired of second-guessing themselves and exhausted by navigating workplace rules nobody explains so you can grow your influence & get promoted.
Hosted by Caroline Esterson, who has spent 30 years helping thousands across hundreds of organisations uncover what is really going on and still get promoted.
This podcast offers practical, repeatable ways to build influence, confidence, and career momentum.
Each week, you’ll learn:
- How to grow your influence without becoming someone you don’t like
- The science behind imposter syndrome and what actually works to overcome it
- How to build confidence so you can stop being overlooked, and finally get the promotion you deserve
With new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ‘Unshakeable Her’ delivers stories, strategy, and insight to help you become someone nobody can shake.
New here? Start with fan-favourite #56 or jump into Imposter Syndrome with #7
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Silence imposter syndrome, build real influence and get promoted on your terms
#21 | Why Tick-Box Learning Won’t Lead to Promotion, Influence, or Real Growth
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In this episode, Caroline Esterson discusses the importance of meaningful learning experiences, emphasising that true learning goes beyond quick fixes and superficial knowledge.
She shares insights from her work and draws inspiration from "Limitless" with Chris Hemsworth, illustrating how reframing their roles can lead to significant personal and professional growth. The conversation delves into the science of effective learning, highlighting strategies such as spaced repetition, practice, feedback, and reflection.
Caroline concludes with practical steps listeners can take to enhance their learning and career development.
TAKEAWAYS
- Learning experiences should challenge old habits and push for growth.
- True learning is messy, repetitive, and requires reflection.
- Spaced repetition helps retain information longer.
- Practice is essential; you learn by doing, not just knowing.
- Feedback accelerates learning and helps correct mistakes.
- Reflection is crucial for growth and understanding.
- Multi-modal learning enhances retention and understanding.
- Avoid treating learning like fast food; depth is key.
- Knowledge without application is just trivia.
- Continuous learning is vital for career advancement.
RESOURCES
Your Bold Brief is here
The Big Conversation Guide for teams is here
Connect with Caroline here
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.
This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.
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