#57 | The More Capable You Are, the More Vulnerable You Are & the Science Behind Your Leadership Confidence: Leadership, Influence & Promotion

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Previously titled “3 Hidden Reasons Women in Corporate Leadership Struggle With Critical Feedback That No One Is Talking About.” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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Send us Fan MailHave you ever received one piece of feedback before a big meeting and suddenly stopped trusting your own judgment?This episode explains what is actually happening inside your brain when critical feedback lands at the worst possible moment. If you’re a capable woman in leadership who tends to soften, over-edit, or second-guess yourself before high-stakes moments, this conversation will help you understand why that response is not weakness, but a predictable mix of biology, conditioning, and workplace dynamics.You’ll understand the neuroscience behind why feedback can trigger a threat response right before an important momentYou’ll learn why highly capable women are often more vulnerable to self-doubt, not lessYou’ll walk away with three practical moves to help you stay grounded, evaluate feedback clearly, and return to your prepared, capable selfPlay this episode to understand your threat response, stop shrinking under pressure, and walk into your next big moment with your full voice intact.ReferencesBrene Brown, vulnerability and high achievement research.Carol Gilligan, In A Different Voice (1982). Jean Baker Miller, Toward A New Psychology Of Women (1976). Victoria Brescoll, Yale (2011).Lieberman et al. (2007) UCLA affect labelling study. Carol Dweck, Mindset (2006). Ethan Kross, Chatter (2021). Pete Walker, Complex PTSD (2013). Valerie Young, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women (2011).ContactConnect with me on LinkedInOr email me [email protected] with 'Rachel' in the subject line, and I'll send you the full 90-second pre-performance sequence from Friday's episode as a printable card you can keep in your bag. Small enough to fit. Powerful enough to change what happens before your next big moment.Ready to make your next bold move? Grab the free Bold Move Audit and join the insider crew. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

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