The Dips of Doubt

The Dips of Doubt

Dips of Doubt are normal and to often we think we are the only ones struggling. We hope that when you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, or just plain unsure our podcast will help.

We know being a leader can be lonely, so our sessions will provide you with quick tips, strategies, and insights for your ...

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Gratitude in the New Year
Jan. 14, 2026

Gratitude in the New Year

Have you ever wondered how far a simple “I see you” can carry a tired team member? In this New Year episode, Susan and Tessa revisit the power of everyday recognition and explain why gratitude cannot be confined to a single m...
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Don't Skip Ownership
Jan. 11, 2026

Don't Skip Ownership

Have you ever walked out of a meeting and realized no one is actually sure who is doing what next? In this episode, Susan and Tessa shine a light on the simple but often skipped step that turns good conversations into real pr...
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Flashlights
Jan. 7, 2026

Flashlights

Have you ever noticed how some people shine brightly at work while others seem to flicker or fade? In this episode, Susan and Tessa use the simple image of a flashlight to explore what it really looks like to help team member...
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Change is Messy
Jan. 5, 2026

Change is Messy

Have you ever known something needed to change but felt stuck in the chaos between awareness and action? To kick off the new year, Susan and Tessa unpack why change so often feels messy and disruptive, even when it is exactly...
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I am Disappointed in your Leadership!
Dec. 31, 2025

I am Disappointed in your Leadership!

What do you do when the words “I am disappointed in your leadership” are aimed directly at you? In this episode, Susan and Tessa walk through a raw and honest story about painful feedback and how it became a turning point ins...
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Do You Build Understanding?
Dec. 29, 2025

Do You Build Understanding?

Have you ever shared a “clear” idea only to realize no one else was seeing what you saw in your head? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore what it really takes to build understanding, not just deliver information. They ta...
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About the Host

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Tessa Brock

Tessa is a passionate, engaging and inspiring speaker, facilitator and coach who tackles the tough topics of Organizational Culture, Trauma Responsive Approaches, Communication, and Reflective Practice with a balance of expertise, honesty, and humor. Tessa has worked with schools through Fortune 500 organizations to enhance interpersonal interactions. Using her Self-Aware Leadership Model and through her genuine and authentic manner, Tessa skillfully uses story to drive home key concepts that make a lasting impression. Tessa has a Master’s degree, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), is Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsed Level III (IMH-E III), and is a Certified Executive Coach. Through powerful keynotes, workshops and coaching, Tessa actively coaches, trains, and consults with organizations and schools to enhance relationship-based and trauma-responsive skills and strategies used with professionals, students, and parents. The Neurosequential Network acknowledges that Tessa has completed NMT Training Certification through the Phase I level. She is an international speaker and national consultant.

Reviews

Deeply Relevant and Informative

"I listened to the episode about finding balance to refill your leadership cup and it really resonated for me the importance of walking the talk; if we are always telling our teams the importance of b…"

MD | Sept. 29, 2024

Helpful Reminders

"I loved the episode about celebrating wins! It can feel so easy to celebrate those around us but often we forget to celebrate ourselves! This episode had some great reminders for how to honour and re…"

Meg | Sept. 29, 2024
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