Sophie Fuller

<strong>Description</strong>: In EMS, confidence can be life-saving—but what happens when you don’t feel like you belong in the uniform you're wearing? Doing It Scared is a vulnerable, empowering, and evidence-backed session designed to tackle imposter syndrome in EMS head-on. This isn’t just a personal problem—it’s a cultural issue that quietly affects performance, mental health, teamwork, and retention.

Whether you're a new EMT questioning your place or a seasoned medic still waiting to feel “good enough,” this session explores the psychology of imposter syndrome, its unique grip on high-pressure providers, and how we can create mentorship-based systems to fight it. We’ll dismantle the silent shame and leave with strategies to lead, grow, and serve—even when you’re still doing it scared.<br /><br />

This presentation addresses the growing breakdown of communication, trust, and mutual respect in EMS chains of command. As provider burnout rises and leadership challenges persist, the gap between field crews and administration is wider than ever—and it’s costing morale, retention, and safety.

This session introduces the B.O.N.D. Leadership Model (Balance, Openness, Nurture, Direction)—a practical framework for reimagining the command structure from a culture-first, people-driven perspective. Participants will walk away with real-world strategies for rebuilding unity, holding standards without fear, and creating EMS teams where accountability, clarity, and mutual respect thrive.