The Lucy Gernon Show

What if the problem isn’t that you’re not ready for senior leadership… but that you haven’t yet recognised that you already are? After coaching hundreds of high-performing women in leadership, I’ve noticed a pattern: most women don’t have a capability problem. They have a belief problem. They’re already delivering results, influencing decisions, solving complex problems and creating serious impact. But somewhere along the way, a confidence knock, difficult boss, piece of feedback or experienc...

Have you ever been your own toughest critic? You know the voice. The one that tells you you're not ready. That everyone else knows more than you. That replays conversations long after they're over and convinces you that you're somehow not enough. The truth is, if you're a woman in leadership, that inner critic may be costing you far more than you realise. Ready to Rebuild Your Leadership Confidence and Self-Trust in the Next 30 Days? Register now to our Free Confidence Masterclass Podcast De...

Self-doubt isn't protecting you. It's quietly stealing opportunities you deserve. It doesn't announce itself loudly. Instead, it convinces you to prepare a little longer, stay quiet in one more meeting, wait until you're "ready", or hope someone else notices your hard work. And before you know it, months or even years have passed... In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I shared the subtle ways self-doubt keeps brilliant women leaders playing smaller than they're capable of. Through person...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of capability… but a lack of belief in your own capability? You’ve worked hard. You’ve built the experience. You deliver results. Yet somehow, you still find yourself questioning whether you’re ready for the next opportunity. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I dive deep into the hidden ways imposter syndrome shows up in the lives and careers of high-achieving women. Drawing on my own corporate leadership experience and ye...

Have you ever done something at work so cringe you wished the floor would swallow you whole? I have and yes, it involved a rubber duck, a manor house, and a very senior executive. It’s one of those mortifying, laugh-until-you-cry moments that taught me more about leadership than any course ever did. If you’re done doubting yourself, download my free imposter syndrome guide. It will help you step into your power with more ease. If you’d love first access to my free January masterclass, m...

Do you ever get to the end of the year and think… “How did another 12 months pass and I’m still stuck in the same patterns?” You’re not alone. Most women in senior leadership cruise into January already exhausted, overthinking, firefighting, and hoping things will magically change. But here’s the thing: your potential was never the problem. The issue is the structure, the systems, and the way you’ve been taught to put yourself last. Ready for real support in 2026? Apply for the Priority In...

Have you ever left a meeting replaying what you should have said? Maybe a dominant colleague talked over you, took credit for your ideas, or dismissed your input and instead of speaking up, you froze. Join my Sunday Night Newsletter or weekly mindset shifts, leadership tools, and proven strategies to help you lead with confidence and live with balance. Podcast Details: In this week's episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I'll share the practical tools, mindset shifts, and word-for-word ph...