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 ...

Recent Episodes

April 30, 2025

The Sunday Blues

Do you ever feel a heaviness settle in as Sunday winds down? In this episode, Susan and Tessa open up about the all-too-common "Sunday Blues"—that anxious feeling as the week ahead begins to take over your thoughts. From staf...
April 28, 2025

It Was an Accidental Take Over

Sometimes as leaders, our enthusiasm can unintentionally overshadow others. In this episode, Susan and Tessa dive into a story from Tessa’s recent newsletter blog about leading a staff birthday celebration and realizing after...
April 23, 2025

Act As If...

What does it really mean to “fake it till you make it” in leadership? In this episode, Susan and Tessa unpack the phrase and explore the balance between confidence and authenticity. As new leaders, it's common to step into ro...
April 21, 2025

The Blame Game

As a leader, it can feel like no matter what decision you make—someone will be upset. In this episode, Susan and Tessa dive into the all-too-familiar “Blame Game,” where staff, students, or parents point fingers, and leaders ...
April 16, 2025

Ouch, That Hurt!

Taking risks is part of leadership but what happens when the outcome stings? In this episode, Susan and Tessa dive into a powerful article Tessa shared, sparking a vulnerable conversation about stepping into opportunity, faci...
April 14, 2025

We Made It to 100!

It’s a celebration! In this milestone episode, Susan and Tessa reflect on the incredible journey to 100 episodes and express heartfelt gratitude to the people who helped make it all possible—family, friends, special guests, a...

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