#62 | The Simple Leadership Mistake That Makes Smart New Managers Look Less Credible When They’re Trying to Prove Themselves: Influence & Promotion.

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Previously titled “#62 | She Got Promoted & Faked Certainty to Protect Her Credibility & Here Is What It Cost Her Leadership Influence: Leadership, Influence & Promotion” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 15, 2026

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Have you ever been promoted into management and instantly felt like everyone expected you to have all the answers.For many newly promoted managers, promotion does not feel empowering at first. It can trigger imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the pressure to sound certain before you feel ready. The story shared in this episode explores what happens when a new manager tries to protect her credibility by holding back, and how that choice can quietly affect trust, influence, and team confidence.You will understand why promotion often brings imposter syndrome even when you are fully capable.You will learn how influence is built through honest communication, not forced certainty. You will see how to respond when your team needs clarity and you do not have every answer yet.Play this episode to reflect on how you handled imposter syndrome after a promotion and built influence without pretending to be more certain than you are.More from the showA Cheat Sheet For Shrinking Your Imposter SyndromeA 90 Day New Manager ChecklistNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

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