#63 | Why Saying “I Don’t Know Yet” Could Build More Influence, Trust & Executive Presence Than Pretending You Have The Answer: Leadership & Promotion

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Previously titled “#63 | The Science Behind Why Faking Certainty After Promotion Destroys Leadership Influence & What to Do Instead: Leadership, Influence & Promotion” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 15, 2026

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Have you ever been promoted into management and felt like you should sound more certain than you really feel?For many newly promoted managers, promotion does not feel empowering straight away. It can trigger imposter syndrome, a loss of confidence, and the pressure to appear certain to protect credibility. In this episode, Caroline breaks down the science behind why early leadership feels so psychologically disorientating, and why real influence is built through honesty, clarity, and psychological safety rather than pretending to have all the answers.You will understand why promotion into leadership often triggers imposter syndrome, even in highly capable womenYou will learn why pretending 'you know it' or 'you've got this' can weaken trust and reduce your influence with your teamYou will take away three practical moves to help you lead with more clarity, credibility, and confidence Play this episode to learn how to handle imposter syndrome after promotion and build genuine influence without faking confidence.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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