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The Confident Working Woman Podcast
I’m Sharon, HR professional with 30 years’ experience, working mom of two, leadership facilitator, and MAP-certified coach.
I built my confidence and business in the margins of a full-time job, while navigating fear, visibility, money pressure, and career uncertainty.
This podcast is for corporate women who want to feel safer, more confident, and more in control of their careers without quitting their jobs or burning out.
Here, we talk about:
• Career resilience in uncertain times
• Overcoming fear of being seen (especially on LinkedIn)
• Building visibility and reputation safely while employed
• Creating income options using your existing skills
• Emotional regulation, clarity, and confidence under pressure
• Real stories from a real working mom — no hustle, no perfection
New episodes drop weekly.
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The Confident Working Woman Podcast
165: The Third Path: Why Working Moms Have More Career Options Than They Think
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 stable employment
- How Sharon built $20k+ in additional income while working full-time • The difference between settling and strategic career design • When to optimize for growth, stability, or flexibility in different life seasons • How to align career moves with your actual priorities (not just traditional metrics)
Key Takeaways:
- Multiple career paths can lead to success - there's no single "right" way
- Strategic career design gives you agency over your professional path
- You can build security AND flexibility simultaneously
- Different seasons of life call for different strategic approaches
Resources Mentioned:
- Strategic Career Design Guide: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com
- DM Sharon for personalized career strategy consultation
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