Reducing imposter syndrome and achieving change at work

How do you reduce imposter syndrome and make changes at work?

This episode’s guest is no stranger to change, having revolutionised sexual health care in Northern Ireland by setting up an early medical abortion service.

Sexual and reproductive healthcare nurse Nicola Bailey established the Rose Clinic providing terminations up to the tenth week of pregnancy to women in Belfast, overcoming protests and political resistance – all during a Covid-19 lockdown.

Despite her achievements, which saw her named RCN Nurse of the Year in 2021, Nicola still experiences imposter syndrome. She explains in the podcast how she seeks to reduce this feeling of inadequacy, ask for help when needed, and influence and lead change.

Nicola also speaks publicly for the first time about how her personal experience of travelling to England for a termination – prior to the law change in Northern Ireland – led her to set up the Rose Clinic.

Her work at the clinic has also driven her to further seek to improve women’s healthcare.

Nicola also explains what makes a good nursing leader – at any level of seniority – and how having a ‘growth mindset’ has boosted her confidence.

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