Returning to Work with Confidence | Building Confidence – Episode 159

Returning to work after time away can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Whether you've been recovering from burnout, navigating bullying, welcoming a new baby, managing an injury, or simply taking time to heal, stepping back into the workplace is a transition—and it's okay if it doesn't feel easy.

In this episode of Building Confidence, I share my own experience of returning to work after burnout, along with the strategies I've used personally and the tools I've shared with the women I've coached through similar transitions. We talk about rebuilding confidence, preparing your mind and body, managing the discomfort of feeling "rusty," and giving yourself permission to ease back into work with kindness rather than pressure.

In this episode, we discuss:

Returning to work after burnout, bullying, maternity leave, or injury

Why recovery doesn't always feel complete before you go back

Preparing yourself physically and mentally for work again

Creating routines that make the transition easier

Why feeling rusty is normal—and doesn't mean you're incapable

Being kind to yourself while you rebuild your confidence

Practical ways to ease back into the workplace one step at a time

If you're preparing to return to work or supporting someone who is, I hope this episode reminds you that you don't have to be perfect before you begin. Recovery isn't about waiting until you feel 100% ready—it's about taking the next step, trusting yourself, and allowing your confidence to grow as you move forward.

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