In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Lindfield - career strategist, author of Play the Game and founder of EmbraceHer.

From the outside, Jess’s career looks incredibly successful. But behind the scenes, her experience with ambition, burnout and navigating corporate life hasn't always been straightforward.

We talk about what it really means to “play the game” at work and why working hard alone isn’t always enough to get ahead.

✨We also get into:

• why ambition needs to be sustainable (not just impressive on paper)
• confidence vs self-trust (and what actually moves the needle)
• how to build visibility without it feeling forced
• the career advice women aren’t always taught
• and how to define success in a way that actually works for your life

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to navigate your next move, this episode is for you.

KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 – Introduction to Jess Linfield

02:00 – How her relationship with ambition has evolved

03:30 – Chasing promotions vs enjoying your day-to-day

04:30 – Rapid career growth at 24 (and realising it wasn’t what she wanted)

06:00 – Why she created Embrace Her

07:30 – What women are really struggling with: confidence vs career strategy

09:00 – Why self-trust matters more than confidence

10:30 – Imposter syndrome and getting out of your own way

12:30 – How confidence is actually built

21:00 – The DARE method explained

30:00 – Why working hard isn’t enough (visibility, strategy & impact)

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