The Foundation You Actually Need: Why Self-Worth comes before strategy

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If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this bonus episode, Julia and Valerie explore why strategy alone isn’t enough and how building from self-worth changes everything. Julia reflects on what happens when your confidence is tied to job titles, outcomes or external validation. She shares her own experience of launching a coaching practice without guarantees, and how believing in her value before the results made the biggest difference. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing the next goal without feeling fully grounded, this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect and reconnect with the foundation that really matters. We are thrilled to share 'The Secrets of Learning and Development' Podcast has won Podcast of the Year 2025 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our listeners for your encouragement, shares and support. It means the world. Support the show Support the Show Help us continue making great content and get a shout-out on the show!

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