CBD Women in Business Network | Confidence vs.Competence: Why We Still Doubt Ourselves | 29 July
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CBD Women in Business Network | Confidence vs.Competence: Why We Still Doubt Ourselves | 29 July
Date:
July 29, 2026
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Website:
https://business.cbdsydneychamber.com.au/events/details/cbd-women-in-business-network-confidence-and
Registration:
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Event Description:
Leading Through Self Doubt: Why Capable People Question Themselves
What if confidence isn't the problem?
We're told to be more confident. Read the books. Push yourself. Fake it until you make it.
But what if the real issue isn't confidence at all?
In a world where change is constant, roles are evolving, and we're expected to make decisions faster than ever, many capable professionals find themselves second-guessing their judgement, waiting for certainty, or believing they need to know more before they can contribute.
These aren't personality traits. They're patterns.
Patterns shaped by experience, expectations, workplaces and the stories we tell ourselves. And unless we become aware of them, they quietly influence how we show up, the opportunities we pursue, and the impact we're capable of making.
Join us for a different kind of conversation—one that both explores and goes beyond imposter syndrome and confidence hacks to explore why highly competent people still hold themselves back, and how changing our patterns can change the way we lead.
Because confidence doesn't come first.
Awareness does.
In this session, you'll explore:
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Why confidence and competence are not the same thing
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Why capable people continue to experience self-doubt
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How to build resilience without sacrificing your wellbeing
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Practical strategies to lead with greater clarity, authenticity and impact
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An opportunity to connect and learn from other business professionals through facilitated discussion
This event welcomes both women and men who are passionate about leadership, personal growth and creating greater impact in their careers, businesses and communities.
Come prepared to reflect, share and leave with a renewed perspective on what it really means to lead with confidence.
Come prepared to reflect, share and leave with a renewed perspective on what it really means to lead with confidence.
Presentation and Networking featuring Ruchi Motial-Suri, Success Culture
The Agenda
And of course we welcome men & women to attend.
Who Should be part of the CBD Women in Business Network?
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Ruchi founded Success Culture, a consulting firm with a focus on creating impactful and influential everyday leaders and teams.
The idea was born from Ruchi’s experience of managing large scale and complex projects. She packages this experience combined with neuroscience-based techniques to assist other leaders improve work cultures and create high performing teams. She is passionate about using this experience to help Small & Medium Business Enterprises set up teams for success by focusing on the people and their needs.
The idea was born from Ruchi’s experience of managing large scale and complex projects. She packages this experience combined with neuroscience-based techniques to assist other leaders improve work cultures and create high performing teams. She is passionate about using this experience to help Small & Medium Business Enterprises set up teams for success by focusing on the people and their needs.
The Agenda
- 10.30 Arrival and Networking
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11.00-11.10 Welcome & introduction
- 11.10 - 12.10 Workshop/Discussion
- 12.30 Close
And of course we welcome men & women to attend.
Who Should be part of the CBD Women in Business Network?
If you are a business owner, manager, hold or aspire to hold senior positions and you're interested in leadership, you should be involved with this network. Men or women - everyone benefits from the content and participating. If what we're doing sounds interesting, please join us. Members, Non-Members/Guests are welcome.
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Event Supporters
aEX Institute (formerly BSI Learning) delivers the Women in Leadership Training program. See here for more information. This is a 6-month program designed for entrepreneurial women who are already leading and managing team members and who wish to take their leadership skills to the next level. Expressions of interest to nicola.curtin@aexinstitute.edu.au
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Chamber Business Membership is $385 incl. GST for 12 months.
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Sponsor Members
aEX Institute | ANZ Business Banking | Bank of Sydney | Corporality Global | Cybertify | De Lorenzo Haircare | Forvis Mazars, Sydney | Juris Techne | Realise Business | Resly | Softlabs
Corporate Members
Alyve Technnology | Castlereagh Boutique Hotel | Optus Enterprise & Business | Volt Edge Sydney
aEX Institute | ANZ Business Banking | Bank of Sydney | Corporality Global | Cybertify | De Lorenzo Haircare | Forvis Mazars, Sydney | Juris Techne | Realise Business | Resly | Softlabs
Corporate Members
Alyve Technnology | Castlereagh Boutique Hotel | Optus Enterprise & Business | Volt Edge Sydney
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