In this episode of The HR Big Meet Podcast, Emma Djemil sits down with Gemma Bryan to talk about confidence, self-worth and what happens when one person's opinion makes you question everything you thought you knew about yourself.

After spending nearly two years building an HR function, securing Great Place to Work accreditation and being publicly recognised for her contribution, Gemma found herself unexpectedly out of a job. What followed was a journey through self-doubt, rebuilding confidence and ultimately finding a role where she could thrive, be valued and rediscover her belief in herself.

Together, Emma and Gemma explore:

• Losing your job unexpectedly and the impact it can have on your confidence
• Why so many of us tie our identity and self-worth to our work
• Trusting your intuition when something doesn't feel right
• The difference between being the wrong person and being in the wrong environment
• The importance of support, community and asking for help
• Rebuilding confidence after rejection
• Authenticity, self-trust and being comfortable in your own skin
• Remembering your value when others fail to see it

This is an honest, hopeful and relatable conversation for anyone who has ever had their confidence knocked by a workplace experience, questioned whether they're good enough, or found themselves wondering if they're the problem.

You'll hear reflections on leadership, identity, resilience and why one person's opinion should never be allowed to define your worth.

If this episode resonated, firstly, welcome. You are very much amongst your people here.

You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, where she spends a lot of time talking about confidence, leadership, visibility, self-trust and the realities of working in HR.

If you're at a point in your career where you're questioning things, feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or wanting greater impact without sacrificing your entire nervous system in the process, Emma also works with women in HR through 1:1 coaching. Find out more about that here.

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