26 June, 2026
Episode 327: How to Avoid Missing Great Career Opportunities
In this episode
🎙️ Episode Overview
Are you an ambitious woman who constantly looks for the next big career move while missing the goldmine right in front of you?
Do you ever find yourself overthinking opportunities or letting a subtle fear of making the wrong move hold you back from responding?
Have you ever wondered how some professionals effortlessly attract high-paying projects and roles without constantly pitching?
In this episode, I share how the most transformative career opportunities often find you when you position yourself correctly. I open up about an unexpected message in my Instagram inbox that I nearly ignored, which ultimately turned into thousands of pounds in revenue.
It is a powerful reminder that your existing expertise is highly valuable, but you have to be visible for the right doors to open.
Many of us treat career growth as a constant search for something completely new, whether that means a new qualification or a new sector. In reality, the biggest breakthroughs come from auditing what you already have and boldly pushing past the fear of showing up.
Summary
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The power of conducting a personal expertise audit. It is easy to dismiss your years of experience as ordinary. Taking the time to list your past roles, results, and unique problem-solving skills helps you realise the immense inventory you already possess.
- How fear filters out incredible hidden opportunities. The fear of making the wrong move often narrows your vision, causing you to see risks instead of potential. Learning to look fear in the face and leaning into new conversations is essential to expanding your capacity for luck.
- Why consistency in visibility is your ultimate leverage. You cannot attract opportunities if people do not know you exist. Whether you are posting original content or actively engaging in industry conversations on LinkedIn, putting yourself out there creates openings you cannot even predict.
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Episode notes
As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.
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