#7 | The Leadership Confidence Trap That Makes High-Potential Leaders Doubt Their Influence At The Very Moment They Need It: Leadership, Influence & Promotion

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Previously titled “#7 | Why Imposter Syndrome Spikes and How to Build the Leadership Confidence to Move Through It.” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 3, 2026

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Send us a textOvercoming Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt at WorkEver had that “who let me in here?” moment? Yeah. Welcome to the club no one applied to join.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline Esterson dives into the messy middle of imposter syndrome: where self-doubt isn’t a flaw, it’s feedback that you’re stretching.No toxic positivity. No “just be confident” nonsense. Just straight talk about:Why imposter thoughts hit hardest right before a breakthroughHow your prehistoric brain confuses growth with dangerPractical tools to shrink the spiral and move anywayYou’ll laugh, you’ll nod, and you’ll probably text a friend, “You need to hear this.”Because you don’t need to be fearless. You just need to keep moving; even with the wobble.Listen if You’re:Newly promoted and wondering if it was all a mistakeSecretly convinced someone’s going to “find you out”Tired of pretending you’re fine while Googling acronyms under the tableReady to stop spiralling and start owning your brilliance, even with wobblesRESOURCESAs always, you have your:Bold Moves BriefBig Conversation Starter kit right hereDownload the Gremlin Check-In , your brutally simple, fill-in-the-blank worksheet to help you name the thought, reframe it, and take a bold micro-move anyway.Connect with Caroline hereSign up for the Genius Files - your weekly backstage pass to the unspoken rules of high-performance careers. Smart shifts that make you say, “Oh damn, that’s exactly what I needed.” Want to bring this kind of truth-telling, high-impact energy into your organisation? Let’s talk. [email protected]#careertips #careeradvice #personaldevelopmentReady 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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