Amy Cotterill

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome feel the same from the inside. The difference is what happens over time. Self-doubt gets better as you get better. Imposter syndrome doesn't. You're about to do something you haven't done before. A bigger role, a different industry, your own thing. You've made the decision. You made it a while ago, and you still haven't moved. So you want to know whether the doubt is telling you something true, or whether it's imposter syndrome. Here's how to tell. What...

There’s a point many people reach where they’re clear about what needs to change, but still can’t seem to move. They know the role, career, or way they’re working no longer fits. They can name what matters to them now. They’ve thought it through properly. They’re not confused, and they’re not lacking motivation. And yet, when it comes to actually taking steps, something holds them back. This is often misunderstood as hesitation, fear, or a confidence issue. Sometimes people assume they just...

There is a moment many accomplished professionals find themselves in. You know the change you want. You’ve thought it through. You’ve weighed your options, explored possibilities, maybe even tried to start. And yet your body reacts differently. A tightening in the chest. A shallower breath. A pause that doesn’t match the direction you want to go. People often ask: Why am I not taking the step I know I want to take? The answer isn’t in another podcast or book. It isn’t willpower. It isn’t...