Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter how high you climb or how much you achieve — self-doubt still finds a way in. In fact, 71% of U.S. CEOs admit to experiencing imposter syndrome (Korn Ferry, 2024). If the very people running billion-dollar companies struggle with insecurity, then maybe it’s time we stop seeing it as a weakness and start recognizing it as part of the human condition.

In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we pull back the curtain on what it looks like to lead while wrestling with insecurity and imposter syndrome. From second-guessing decisions to over-explaining or chasing approval, the patterns are familiar. The real danger isn’t the presence of insecurity, it’s when we let it lead unconsciously.

Through the lens of the EQ Matrix and years of leadership development, we explore how to recognize these patterns, reframe them, and ultimately step into lasting confidence. You’ll hear how moments of self-doubt can become doorways to growth when we stop performing for approval and start leading from authenticity.

• Clarity on why imposter syndrome often intensifies during growth seasons and new opportunities.

• Insight into how insecurity hijacks leadership, trading connection for control and clarity for performance.

• A roadmap to shift from approval-seeking to authentic, confident leadership.

• Practical tools to strengthen self-awareness, build resilience, and empower others through your presence.

1. “When insecurity drives our leadership, we often trade clarity for performance and connection for control.”

2. “Insecurity doesn’t mean that we’re unqualified. It means that we’re human.”

3. “It’s easy to get stuck trying to prove ourselves instead of leading from confidence.”

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I really qualified for this role?”, this episode is for you. Confidence doesn’t come from eliminating self-doubt. It comes from choosing to lead with authenticity, even in the face of it.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to silence imposter syndrome, embrace your humanity, and step into the kind of leadership that empowers everyone around you.

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