5 Habits of Top 1% Career Women That AI Can't Replace
The top 1% of career women aren't just working harderβthey're playing an entirely different game. After interviewing over 150 top professionals and helping thousands get hired, I've discovered the exact habits that separate those who plateau from those who accelerate to the top. ____________
β¨Pre-Order The Bold Moveβ¨ π The Bold Move:
https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with Georgie:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
πͺ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
πPivotr: https://www.pivotr.com
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In this episode, I break down the 5 non-negotiable habits that will transform your career trajectory and help you build unshakeable confidence in the age of AI. These aren't generic tipsβthey're the exact strategies I've seen work for thousands of women, including myself.
The 5 Game-Changing Habits:
β¨ Treat Confidence Like a Skill, Not a Trait: Why courage comes first, competence second, and confidence thirdβand how this order changes everything
β¨ Invest in Skills & Stay Curious: The habit stacking strategy that turns dead time into learning time (and why curiosity is your career superpower)
β¨ Build Your Opportunity Ecosystem: Why 85% of roles are filled through networking and how to make opportunities flow to you
β¨ Reinvent Before You're Forced To: The "Old Me vs Bold Me" exercise that helps you disrupt yourself before the market does
β¨ Manage Energy Like Currency: Why the top 1% measure performance by how they feel, not just what they produce
You'll Also Discover:
β’ The "stretch zone" strategy that accelerates growth
β’ Why waiting to feel ready is career suicide
β’ How to stack learning into the cracks of your day
β’ The networking moves that actually create opportunities
β’ Why your network is your net worth (especially mid-career)
β’ The "Bold Gap" and why discomfort is the price of transformation
β’ Energy management tactics that multiply your performance
Perfect for Women Who:
β’ Feel stuck despite working harder than ever
β’ Want to join the top 1% but don't know where to start
β’ Are ready to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them
β’ Know they need to future-proof their skills but feel overwhelmed
β’ Want practical habits they can implement immediately
The difference between average and exceptional isn't talentβit's habits. These five strategies have transformed my career from beauty therapist to tech recruiter to business owner to author and tech founder. They work because they're not about working harder; they're about playing a different game entirely.
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Burned Out? The 3-Morning Rule That Boosts Productivity by 70% with Leadership Expert Wendy Cole
Feeling burned out and unproductive? Leadership expert Wendy Cole reveals a little-known 25-year-old research study that shows how teams can boost productivity by 70% with just three simple morning changes. No fancy tools, no complex systems - just a proven protocol that transforms how teams work.
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β¨Pre-Order The Bold Moveβ¨
π The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with Georgie:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
πͺ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
πPivotr: https://www.pivotr.com
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Connect with Wendy:
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.imastery.com.au
π΅ LinkedIn: Find Wendy Cole on LinkedIn
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In this episode, Wendy Cole, a former recruitment executive turned productivity and leadership coach, shares the shocking truth about why most leaders are drowning in meetings and emails - and what to do about it. After 15 years in recruitment and now coaching senior executives, Wendy has discovered what really moves the needle on productivity.
What You'll Discover:
β¨ The "Quiet Protocol" that delivers 63-70% productivity gains
β¨ Why your phone is secretly exhausting you (even when you think you're resting)
β¨ How to set boundaries without looking unavailable to your team
β¨ The 90-day deliverables strategy that cuts through the noise
β¨ Why AI should be your thought partner, not just a task tool
β¨ The weekly update hack that gets you noticed by senior leaders
The Reality Check:
Most professionals switch their attention every 3-6 minutes. Leaders are stuck in back-to-back meetings. Everyone's exhausted but scared to slow down because of job market uncertainty. Sound familiar?
Wendy breaks down exactly how to:
β’ Protect your peak energy hours from meeting overload
β’ Use AI as a strategic thinking partner (not just for emails)
β’ Build visibility without burning out
β’ Master the art of not taking things personally while staying sensitive
β’ Create clarity with your team through better communication
For Leaders Who Are:
β’ Drowning in meetings and reactive tasks
β’ Feeling pressure to be "always on" and available
β’ Struggling with digital overwhelm and phone addiction
β’ Wanting to lead effectively without sacrificing wellbeing
β’ Ready to work smarter, not just harder
Whether you're managing a team or managing yourself, this episode delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to reclaim your focus, energy, and sanity.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Wendy's recruitment background
05:30 - The transition from recruitment to leadership coaching
08:45 - What leaders are really struggling with right now
11:00 - Phone addiction and the dopamine trap
15:30 - The Quiet Protocol: 70% productivity boost revealed
20:00 - How to identify and protect your 90-day deliverables
24:00 - Why busy doesn't equal productive
27:00 - Using AI as your thought partner
31:00 - The human skills that matter most
35:00 - Not taking things personally as a superpower
38:30 - Building internal visibility and personal brand
42:00 - Why attention fragmentation is killing your productivity
45:00 - Energy management vs time management
48:00 - Final advice for exhausted leaders
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AI is Changing the Job Market! How to Get Ahead of 99% by 2026
The job market is resetting... fast. AI, hybrid work and global competition are rewriting roles that once felt safe. Most organisations now use AI somewhere in the business; skills in AI-exposed jobs are changing far faster than in other roles, and millions of jobs will be reshaped by 2027. This episode shows you how to stay ahead, not just keep up.
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β¨Pre-Order The Bold Moveβ¨
π The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with Georgie:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
πͺ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
πPivotr: https://www.pivotr.com
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Iβm Georgie Hubbard, author of The Bold Move: Build Confidence and Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI. After a decade in recruitment and 8 years running my agency, Iβm breaking down the 3 shifts you need to future-proof your career:
- Reinvent strategically using your transferable skills (stop thinking job titles, start thinking capabilities).
- Double down on human skills: confidence, communication, EQ, leadership.
- Build an opportunity ecosystem: brand, network, visibility, so roles come to you.
If you want to be the 1% who pivot faster, stay relevant, and earn trust in the AI era, this is your roadmap.
Chapters
00:00 The big reset (why roles are changing)
00:53 Who I am & why this matters
01:19 Old rules vs the Bold way
02:14 Shift #1: Reinvention (skills β title)
03:46 Find your transferable skills (3 questions)
04:59 Shift #2: Human skills = new currency
06:13 Confidence & communication reps you can do this week
07:51 Adaptability: update yourself, not just your CV
08:18 Shift #3: Build your opportunity ecosystem
10:16 3 simple networking moves (start today)
11:28 Bottom line & next steps
π Pre-Order My Book: The Bold Move β Build Confidence & Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI
π https://www.theboldmovebook.com
π§ Listen to the Career Confidence Podcast:
π https://www.georgiehubbard.com/podcast
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Get Real with Lisa Teh: The Skills Every Woman Needs to Future-Proof Her Career in the AI Era
The AI era is creating unprecedented opportunities for women, but we need to act now.
Join me as I sit down with Lisa Teh, multi-founder and author of 'Get Real,' for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to thrive as a woman in business today.
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β¨Pre-Order The Bold Moveβ¨
π The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with Georgie:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
πͺ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
πPivotr: https://www.pivotr.com
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Connect with Lisa:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisateh/
π Get Real: https://www.amazon.com.au/Get-Real-Stories-Founders-Business/dp/1761451383
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Lisa shares the shocking reality that women drive 85% of consumer spending yet receive less than 2% of venture funding - and what we can do about it. From her journey transitioning from tax into building multiple successful agencies over 10 years, Lisa reveals:
β¨ The #1 skill every woman needs to master (and it's not what you think)
β¨ Why imposter syndrome hits women harder and how to overcome it
β¨ The truth about balancing motherhood and building a business
β¨ How she's using AI to scale without losing her sanity
β¨ Why your personal brand is your ultimate career insurance
β¨ The real reason women struggle to get funding (and how to change it)
Lisa gets brutally honest about the challenges of being a female founder - from dealing with inherent bias in funding rounds to managing the 24/7 demands of entrepreneurship while raising a young child. She shares stories from her book featuring 30 diverse female founders worldwide, including one who was told being pregnant would be a 'liability' for fundraising. But this isn't just about the struggles. Lisa breaks down practical strategies for:
β’ Using AI as your personal career coach
β’ Building resilience through strategic rejection
β’ Creating visibility without becoming an 'influencer'
β’ Developing the sales skills that actually move the needle
β’ Future-proofing your career in the age of AI
Whether you're considering starting a business, pivoting careers, or simply want to level up in your current role, this conversation delivers the wake-up call and roadmap you need.
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Key Takeaways:
β’ Why 'too busy to upskill' is the excuse that will kill your career
β’ How to reframe rejection as your secret weapon
β’ The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
β’ Why AI is actually the great equaliser for women
β’ How to build a personal brand that opens doors.
If you've ever felt overlooked, underpaid, or stuck on repeat, this episode will help you step into your next level of confidence and clarity. It's time to get real about what it takes to succeed as a woman in this new era of work.
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Timestamps
00:00 β Why women need to get real about success
03:00 β Lisa Tehβs journey from tax accountant to founder
07:30 β Confidence, imposter syndrome & visibility
12:30 β Why women struggle to get funded β and how to change that
16:50 β Motherhood, boundaries & redefining balance
21:00 β The AI era: what it means for your career
27:00 β Future-proof skills for women in 2026 and beyond
33:20 β Selling, storytelling & self-belief
40:00 β Reframing rejection and building resilience
49:20 β How to build your personal brand with authenticity
54:30 β Visibility is your new career currency
57:00 β Final thoughts: why your next bold move starts now
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3 NEW Confidence Tricks That Will Kill Imposter Syndrome
70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome, even the most successful ones. In this video, Iβm sharing 3 brand-new confidence tricks (plus a bonus one high achievers often miss) that will help you kill imposter syndrome for good.
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β¨Pre-Order The Bold Moveβ¨
π The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with Georgie:
π΅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
πͺ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
β¦οΈWebsite: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
πPivotr: https://www.pivotr.com
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These arenβt fluffy affirmations or quick fixes, theyβre evidence-based strategies that will help you:
β Reframe fear so it becomes fuel, not a barrier.
β Build your βevidence vaultβ to remind yourself you already belong.
β Upskill with purpose so you stay relevant, confident, and in control.
β And finally, use visualisation to train your mind for success before it even happens.
Because imposter syndrome doesnβt show up when youβre playing small. It shows up when youβre growing, stretching, and doing something bold. So if youβve been doubting yourself lately, this video will help you rebuild confidence, silence self-doubt, and take your next bold move.
β±οΈ Timestamps
00:00 β The truth about imposter syndrome
00:31 β Why it shows up when youβre growing
01:06 β Trick #1: Build your evidence vault
02:35 β How to remind yourself you already belong
03:06 β Trick #2: Reframe fear into fuel
04:35 β How to use fear as your green light
05:06 β Trick #3: Upskill to shut down self-doubt
06:25 β The future belongs to the curious
06:18 β Bonus: Visualisation β your daily confidence hack
07:34 β The mindset shift to silence imposter syndrome
07:59 β Your next bold move
Go From Stuck to Unstoppable.
Hosted by Georgie Hubbard, Recruiter, Director of CH Talent Solutions, Founder of Pivotr, Author of The Bold Move and co-founder of the Sisterhood Club, Career Confidence is the go-to podcast for ambitious professionals ready to take control of their careers.
Each week, I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring leaders, career changers, and bold thinkers to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take action in the direction of your dreams. Whether you're pivoting industries, pushing for a promotion, or just feeling stuck, this show will give you the tools, insights, and courage to make your next bold move.
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