There’s a job you keep coming back to. A conversation you’ve been meaning to have. An idea you’d love to put forward. You want to do it and you can probably explain exactly why it matters to you. But you just need something first. Another qualification, a little more experience, a bit more time. Then you’ll be ready. It sounds completely sensible. Sometimes, more preparation is what you need, but if “ready” keeps moving further away every time you get close, it’s worth as

You’re good at what you do. People rely on you. You solve problems, support colleagues and get things done. Yet when an opportunity comes along, you find a reason to wait. A bit more experience. A better time. A sign that someone thinks you’re ready. Being capable doesn’t always mean you feel confident moving forward. Here are five reasons you might be the one holding yourself back: 1. Imposter syndrome You explain away your achievements as luck, timing or help from others, w