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The Confident Working Woman Podcast

Sharon Singh Sidhu

I’m Sharon, HR professional, working mom of two, leadership facilitator, MAP-certified coach, and a woman who built her confidence (and business) in the margins of her day.I used to be terrified of speaking up at work, sharing my thoughts online, or promoting myself in front of people who might judge me, especially my boss and HR colleagues.Now, I run leadership workshops, speak to hundreds, post on LinkedIn weekly, and grow my coaching business all while working full-time and raising two kids.This

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28:32

180: The Real Reason Why Smart Women Stay Silent And...

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2025/11/23

Why do the smartest, most capable women stay quiet in meetings, on LinkedIn, and in their careers while others with less experience speak confidently? In this episode, I break down the real reasons behind women’s silence (spoiler: it’s not a confidence problem), how it quietly hurts your career, and how to start speaking up in small, safe ways that build real confidence over time. If you’ve ever held back from sharing your ideas, posting online, or putting your face out there because yo...

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25:54

179: The Truth About Consistency No One Tells Working...

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2025/11/09

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not being consistent enough in your business this episode is for you. As working moms, our version of consistency looks nothing like what business gurus preach. We’re juggling full-time jobs, caregiving, school runs, and career responsibilities. We can’t stay online for an hour after every post or leave 100 comments a day. This episode is an honest conversation about: Why every small step you take still counts as progressThe difference between consistency vs fre...

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19:36

178: How to Keep Showing Up for Your Business When...

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2025/11/03

Ever felt like your full-time job is swallowing all your time and energy, leaving nothing for your business, creativity, or dreams? That was me last week. New job, kids, travel, business ideas… and zero time to breathe. I felt trapped, frustrated, and on the verge of burnout. In today’s episode, I share: What triggered this wave of overwhelmWhy being the primary provider makes quitting your 9–5 not an optionThe 10-step process I use to move from “I can’t do this anymore” to calm, grounded act...

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26:06

177: Scared to Be Seen? How to Share Your Story...

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2025/10/26

Does the thought of posting online make you feel like a fraud? You’re not alone. For many working moms starting a side business, imposter syndrome and fear of visibility are the biggest roadblocks. In this episode, I share: Why imposter syndrome shows up (and why it never fully disappears, even for 'successful' people.How to use your lived experience as proof you’re already qualified to help others.A 7-step process to move through self-doubt so you can share your story without fear.My persona...

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38:11

176: Overcoming Fear in Business: How to Build...

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2025/10/19

Starting and growing a business is exciting, but it’s also scary. Fear shows up in many ways: Doubt – Will this even work?Lack – Will I ever make enough money?Judgment – What will people think of me?In this episode, I share the three core fears most side-hustling moms face and how to overcome them by upgrading your Business Owner Beliefs (B.O.B.). What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why fear is normal when shifting from employee to entrepreneur and how to navigate it.The 3 fears every new busi...

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27:01

From Grief to Growth: How My Dad’s Words Shape My...

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2025/10/12

Six years ago, my dad passed away. At his wake, as I pieced together photos of his life, I kept hearing his voice asking me: 'What will your legacy be?' That question has shaped everything I do today - as a working mom, HR leader, and entrepreneur building a lifestyle business to 'retire' in 5 years instead of 65. In this special, reflective episode, I share the timeless lessons my dad taught me and how they apply not just to life, but also to building a business that gives you flexibility, f...

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174: The Secret to Consistency: How I Run My Business...

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2025/10/05

When you’re a working mom building a business on the side, motivation and willpower aren’t enough. Life gets messy. Kids get sick, work runs late, weekends disappear. That’s why systems are everything. In this episode, I share: The difference between routines, habits, and systems (and why you need all three)How I run my business in just 1 hour/day—even when life throws curveballsWhat my morning, evening, and weekend routines actually look likeWhy systems make it easy to bounce back afte...

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173: Why Energy (Not Hustle) Builds the Business You...

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2025/09/27

We’ve been told the secret is to 'hustle harder'. But as working moms, that advice just burns us out. Here’s the truth: It’s not hustle that creates the business you want - it’s your energy. In this episode, I share: Why your energy (who you’re being) matters more than your to-do listHow to embody the vibe of the woman who already has clientsThe power of holding two truths at once—fear & faith, career & kids—and still moving forwardThe daily intentions I set to keep going, even when l...

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31:23

172: From 2 Years to ~5 Months: The 'Unsexy' Way I...

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2025/09/21

If you’ve been grinding for months (or years) and still don’t have the clients you want, I get it. For me, the time it took from 'I first meet you' to 'you become a client' used to be about two years. Now it’s about five months. That’s ~79% faster - with a full-time job, two kids, and 1 hour a day for my business. In this episode, I walk through what actually changed. Spoiler: it wasn’t a shiny tactic. It was my identity and beliefs. When I started becoming the woman who already signs clients...

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24:20

171: The False Choice: Career vs. Kids vs. a Third Way

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2025/09/17

Most working moms feel trapped in an impossible choice: Stay in your career and miss out on time with your kids. Or step back to be with your kids and give up financial security.But what if that choice was never real to begin with? In this episode, I share how I refused to accept the “either/or” path — and instead built a third way: growing my business in just one focused hour a day while working full-time and raising two kids. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why the “false choice” keeps...

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23:58

170: Fear, Growth, and Saying No: Lessons from My...

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2025/09/06

This week I’m getting very real with you about something we all face as working moms building a business: fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of not being approved of. Fear of doing something that feels uncomfortable but is necessary for growth.I share a very personal story about how even something as simple as saying “no” can feel terrifying, and how I’m learning to check in with my gut (through Human Design) and take action anyway. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why most of our default...

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31:58

169: Scared of Promoting Yourself? Here’s the Reframe...

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2025/08/30

If you’re a working mom with a side business, you’ve probably felt the fear of putting yourself 'out there'. Maybe it feels selfish, salesy, or just plain uncomfortable to talk about yourself online, especially when you’ve got colleagues, bosses, or even family watching. I know, because I’ve been there. For years, I hid behind quotes, generic posts, or faceless updates because showing me felt too vulnerable. But here’s what I learned: staying invisible isn’t humble, it’s actually holding you...

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30:53

168: The Secret First Step to Signing Your First...

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2025/08/24

Feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s 'must-do' strategies? One guru says 'post daily', another swears by ads, and then someone else insists you need a funnel before you even think about clients. For side-hustling moms already stretched thin, this constant noise quickly turns into overwhelm, burnout, and frustration. In this episode, I share what helped me stop chasing every shiny new tactic and start focusing on what really matters: knowing yourself first. When you understand how you make d...

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40:41

167: Stop Choosing Career vs Kids: Why the 3rd Path...

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2025/08/16

Ten years ago, I was climbing office steps thinking 'there has to be more than this'. If you're a working mom who feels trapped between climbing the corporate ladder and giving up your career dreams, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the 3rd path that changed everything for me—and why other moms started asking 'how do you do it all?' Listen if you're: A working mom feeling guilty about missing family time for workTired of asking permission to attend to your sick childDreaming of controllin...

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21:43

166: Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready To Create the...

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2025/08/10

The truth working moms need to hear: You'll never feel 100% ready to create the career you want. The process takes time, and waiting for certainty is what keeps you stuck. In this episode, I'm sharing the three-step method for building the self-belief and self-trust you need to start designing your career now - even when you're scared. The career creation process takes time - waiting longer only delays your timeline. But it can feel scary to start when you don't know how it will go. I share m...

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22:51

165: The Third Path: Why Working Moms Have More...

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2025/08/03

What if the choice between "climbing the corporate ladder" and "stepping back for family" isn't really a choice at all? In this episode, I share insights from interviewing 12 high-achieving women who felt trapped between two impossible options - and reveals the strategic third path that most working moms don't know exists. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why ambitious moms feel limited to just two career choices The strategic framework for designing portfolio careers alongside...

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164: When Your Job Isn't Your Worth: Transforming...

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2025/06/22

In today's uncertain job market, layoffs are happening across every industry. If you're lying awake wondering if your position is safe, or if you've recently been let go and feel like your world just crashed down, this episode is for you. Everyone's pushing the 'start a side business' solution, but what if you need income NOW? What if you have no emergency fund and bills to pay? In this episode, I share my personal story of losing my job with zero financial buffer - and the strategic moves I ...

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26:59

163: From Financial Panic to Financial Peace: The 3...

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2025/06/15

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your finances but don't want to become a financial guru to figure it out? In this episode, I break down the exact 3 steps that transformed my relationship with money—and they have nothing to do with budgeting apps or investment strategies. What You'll Learn: Must-Do #1: Get Out of Survival Mode First Why you can't make good financial decisions when you're in panic mode The first step to take if you've been laid off or need money urgentlyHow t...

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25:27

162: The Single Paycheck Trap: Why Smart Women Stay...

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2025/06/08

Have a 6-figure salary but still feel financially insecure? You're not alone. In this episode, I share why I quit my high-paying job without a backup plan and what it taught me about the hidden dangers of depending on a single paycheck. You'll discover why salary increases don't fix financial anxiety, how 'stable' jobs aren't actually stable, and the mindset shifts that keep professional women trapped in financial dependence. Plus, I'll share exactly how I turned my corporate skills into $20...

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161: Feel Trapped in Your Career? These 4 Shifts Will...

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2025/06/05

Worried about losing your job or stuck in one you’re afraid to leave? If you’re feeling the weight of job insecurity, financial pressure, or career confusion, this episode is for you. So many women stay stuck in roles that drain them, not because they want to, but because the fear of instability, judgment, or starting over feels too big. In this episode, I share 4 practical and powerful shifts that helped me stop spiraling from fear and start building a career on my terms, without sacrific...

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