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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Marie-Claire Bensted shares her diverse career journey from languages and fashion to education and consulting, highlighting the importance of adaptability, skills application, and pursuing passions. This episode offers insights for young professionals on navigating careers, embracing creativity, and the value of soft skills.

In this All in Skills podcast, we talk to Julie Demsey, a Rapid Results Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Human Behaviour & Relationship Dynamics Expert.

Julie shares her journey from Silicon Valley to Australia's startup and leadership world, and the lessons she picked up along the way about culture, mentorship and asking for help. We learn why people are so often held back more by mindset than by skill, and how uncovering the subconscious patterns behind our behaviour can create rapid, lasting change.

Julie also reflects on the value of practical experience over titles, the importance of understanding organisational culture, and why challenging the status quo can open doors you didn't know were there. Her own career, from the call lines at Nestlé to building a career in mindset coaching, shows how being open to opportunity can take you further than any plan.

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