SUSY RUDKIN COACHING
I help mid-career women in high-pressure or male-dominated professions overcome self-doubt, overthinking and imposter syndrome so they can build calm confidence, authority and leadership presence — and gain the recognition, respect and opportunities they deserve.
Why this work matters
You already know you’re capable.
But under pressure, something shifts.
You overthink. You second-guess yourself. You hold back in meetings. You replay conversations. You question whether you’re doing enough or being seen as “good enough”.
From the outside, you look competent, reliable and high-performing.
Internally, it can feel very different.
You might recognise this
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“Why do I feel like I have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously?”
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“Why do I doubt myself when I actually know what I’m doing?”
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“Why do I hold back when I should be speaking up?”
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“What if I get it wrong and people lose confidence in me?”
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“Why do others seem more confident or visible than me?
And it often shows up as
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overthinking after meetings
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second-guessing decisions
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overpreparing to avoid mistakes
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struggling to speak up in meetings
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avoiding difficult conversations
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people-pleasing or over-adapting
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feeling capable, but not fully confident in your authority
Over time, this creates pressure, frustration and a sense that you’re not being fully seen or recognised for the leader you already are.
How I work
Through psychologically informed leadership coaching, I help you understand and shift the patterns driving self-doubt and overthinking under pressure.
We use a blend of integrative psychology, Energy Leadership® Coaching and NLP — supported by over 17 years’ experience in counselling, coaching and personal development.
Together, we uncover the unconscious patterns shaping how you think, react and perform at work — so you can respond with more clarity, calm and confidence in real-time situations.
The result
You build the confidence, authority and leadership presence to:
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speak up with clarity and confidence
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set boundaries and handle difficult conversations
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trust your judgement under pressure
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stop second-guessing yourself
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navigate workplace dynamics with calm authority
So you are seen, heard and respected as the capable leader you already are — and positioned for greater recognition, influence and career progression.
Meet Susy
Hello, I’m Susy.
I help mid-career women in high-pressure and male-dominated careers move from self-doubt under pressure to calm, confident and respected leadership.
My work draws on integrative psychology, Energy Leadership® Coaching and NLP, alongside 17+ years across counselling, coaching and personal development. I combine psychological insight with practical tools that create real change in how you show up at work.
What Clients Say...
“I used to hold back in meetings and overthink everything afterwards. Now I speak up with far more confidence and trust my judgement under pressure. I feel more respected at work and people actually listen to me.”
Vicky Senior Manager from London
“I stopped constantly second-guessing myself and over-preparing to get things right. I now handle difficult conversations more calmly and confidently, and I’m seen as far more capable and credible in my role.”
Helen, Media Consultant from Leeds
“I used to spiral into doubt whenever I had to make an important decision. Now I feel grounded, more self-assured, and able to respond calmly instead of reacting from fear.”
Fay, Product Manager, Surrey
