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Apr 2024
14m 5s

Listen if you want to feel confident

Vicki: Social Work Sorted
About this episode

Students and Newly Qualified social workers... this is for you if you want to feel confident.
In this bitesized episode I'll be talking you through 3 steps
-Replacing the phrase 'imposter syndrome'
-Reframing your perception of confidence
-Reflecting on what will change when your confidence does

My membership, The Collective, is for Students & Newly Qualified Social Workers who want to feel confident and calm. Join to get through your first year without burnout, and practice skills to last your career.

socialworksorted.com/thecollective

To get in touch:

vicki@socialworksorted.com

Book a free 15 minute enquiry call with me 

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Youtube.com/@socialworksorted 

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Thank you so much for listening 

*This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers.
It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions.
This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training.
It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed.
All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource.
There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business.
If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

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