Julie Dorman spent years waiting for someone else to give her the nudge to believe she was ready for the next step. It took advice from the founder of Mercer Bell, to back herself and her decisions even if they're wrong, to change that. Looking back, she wonders how many opportunities she nearly missed.

It's a pattern she sees constantly among women in her network: this instinct to wait until we're totally ready before taking the leap. Her advice now is blunt: it's a bit of a last-chance saloon, so go out and back yourself.

The conversation ranges further too, from why so many young professionals misunderstand how their business actually makes money, to why curiosity beats certainty early in a career, to how psychological safety, letting her team challenge her without getting defensive, made Jules a genuinely better leader.

It's a reminder that backing yourself was never about having all the answers. It's about being willing to try before you feel ready.

Tune into the full episode to hear Jules's story.

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Listen to this new episode and hear Julie's insights on leadership, mindset, culture and building the confidence to create real change.

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Justin also reflects on the importance of trusting your instincts. He explains how you don't always have to know exactly where your career is heading, but you need to be open to opportunity. Sometimes, the right opportunity, and the right person to guide you, can make all the difference.

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