Transforming Impostor Syndrome Into Leadership Strength. #3
Leadership Career Accelerator: Build Executive Presence, Influence With Impact & Get Promoted · 2025-12-01 · 50 min
Episode notes
Do you ever feel like you don’t deserve your success—or that one day someone will “find you out”? You’re not alone. Up to 80% of professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point. In this candid episode, author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Kris Kelso joins me to unpack the psychology behind self-doubt and why the most accomplished people are often the ones who feel like impostors. Kris shares lessons from his book Overcoming the Imposter —including how to replace “proud insecurity” with “humble confidence,” and why vulnerability is actually the secret to authentic leadership. You’ll Learn: How to identify imposter thoughts before they derail your confidence. Why “fake it till you make it” creates more fear—and what to do instead. 10 mindset and behavioral shifts that help you lead with humility, courage, and clarity. You’re going to discover how to turn imposter syndrome into your superpower—and lead with the kind of confidence that inspires trust and growth.