

Ep. #93 Healing Self-Doubt with Sas Petherick
In this inspiring episode, Jean Balfour welcomes Sas Petherick, an internationally renowned coach and expert in healing self-doubt. Sas shares her remarkable journey from a fast-paced corporate career in London to becoming a leading voice in helping people build self-belief.
With over a decade of coaching experience, a master's degree from Oxford, and groundbreaking research published in the International Journal of Coaching and Mentoring, Sas brings unparalleled expertise to the conversation.
Sas's trauma-informed, evidence-based coaching methodology has supported countless women in transforming their professional and personal lives. She's also the host of the Courage and Spice podcast, a top-rated show on self-doubt, with over half a million downloads.
Jean and Sas talks about:
- The impact of self-doubt in work and life.
- How modern workplaces often perpetuate self-doubt and ways to counteract it.
- The journey from self-doubt to self-belief, including the critical role of self-trust, self-worth, and self-acceptance.
- Practical strategies for understanding and overcoming resistance patterns like procrastination and perfectionism.
- How self-doubt can serve as a doorway to deeper self-awareness and growth.
This is a conversation packed with insights for anyone seeking to understand and navigate self-doubt, find fulfillment in work, and embrace a life rooted in self-belief.
Book Recommendation:
- Combining by Nora Bateson – A thought-provoking mix of poetry, art, and change theory that invites readers to think differently and explore the complexity of our world.
Connect with Sas Petherick:
- Website: https://selfbelief.school/
- Podcast: Courage and Spice (available on all major platforms)
- Social Media: Instagram
About Jean Balfour:
Jean is the host of the Making Sense of Work podcast and founder of Bailey Balfour, specialising in leadership coaching and ICF-accredited coach training.
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