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A guide to the best B2B podcast coverage of Imposter syndrome - the shows and 99 episodes that go deepest, ranked by substance, not downloads.

Imposter syndrome can hold back soloprreneurs and leaders from scaling, pricing confidently, and building sustainable businesses. These episodes tackle the mindset blocks head-on - from closing the confidence gap and overcoming perfectionism with Heather Whelpley, to the emotional neutrality framework from Alyssa McMasters, to practical pricing mindsets that actually work. Whether you're managing the leap from corporate, wrestling with six-figure decisions, or navigating the "in between" period of growth, these conversations address the self-doubt that silently costs businesses real revenue and leadership impact.

Best shows on Imposter syndrome

Best episodes on Imposter syndrome

  1. The Two Silent Killers Destroying Sales Careers (And How To Beat Them) | EP25 | Jessica Williams

    I Used To Be Crap At Sales · 2025-10-23

    86 / 100

    Is need for approval and imposter syndrome.

  2. #121 The SDR DiscoCall Podcast - Kyan Burke

    The SDR DiscoCall Podcast · 2026-02-17

    78 / 100

    And it's the, maybe it's a little bit of imposter syndrome of does this stuff actually work?

  3. Emotional intelligence in customer success with Jenelle Friday

    CS School · 2024-08-08

    78 / 100

    asking yourself, why do I feel that way? Where did this come from? Have I felt this way before? And what triggered it then? Um, self awareness is asking, why do I think the way I think? And I think imposter syndrome and insecurity is really prevalent right now.

  4. Katherine Flechaus- What’s Really Holding You Back Isn’t Skill - It’s Belief And, You Can Fix It!

    From The Ground Up Show · 2026-06-09

    75 / 100

    Because it was really challenging all those feelings you have, like imposter syndrome.

  5. Ep. 102 - Burnout, ‘Good Girls,’ and a System Never Built for Women with Sadie Wackett

    Working Healthcare · 2026-05-12

    75 / 100

    The imposter syndrome that people talk about.

  6. The ‘Cringe’ Era That Builds A Powerful Personal Brand: Taya DiCarlo on Failing Forward

    Not Nice. Clever. · 2025-11-20

    75 / 100

    And then I had to get over my imposter syndrome.

  7. Startups: Lessons from Success and Failure with Jothy Rosenberg

    FutureProof · 2025-12-29

    75 / 100

    one uh, is there's really sort of neutral, but I want to talk about the second one which was the first opportunity where everyone on the team really wanted me to be CEO, but I had the worst case of imposter syndrome.

  8. The Business of Learning, Episode 98: The Psychology of Motivation

    The Business of Learning · 2026-08-04

    75 / 100

    There was a study at MIT about imposter syndrome and how, like, we see imposter syndrome as this terrible thing, but it really actually showed that people who experience feelings of imposter syndrome actually perform better at work.

  9. Episode 93: Why Your Executive Presence Falls Apart Under Pressure

    Let's Think About It Podcast · 2026-05-05

    72 / 100

    Imposter syndrome, all of that creates this draining type feeling in certain moments that affects executive presence.

  10. Sean Munafo on Hiring Better, Building Culture, and Leading with Authenticity

    Pillar Talk · 2025-10-08

    71 / 100

    Um I would argue uh imposter syndrome is something that riddles majority of the great salespeople that I've worked with, uh great CEOs I've worked with, CROs that I've learned from.

  11. E56 Stop People-Pleasing, Get Fear-Optimized, and Finally Set the Boundary You Have Been Avoiding, with Amy Greensmith

    Lead with Spark · 2026-07-08

    71 / 100
  12. What Happens When You Stop Treating Fear as the Enemy?

    Leadership Mindset 2.0 · 2026-07-29

    71 / 100

    If fear and self doubt are keeping you stuck as a leader, if you still experience imposter syndrome, if you sometimes don't raise your hand and speak up in meetings, if you're not, quote unquote, playing offense with your career, putting yourself out there, developing strategic relationships and taking the necessary

  13. Cognitive Neuroscientist: The Formula to Rewire Your Mind | Dr. Caroline Leaf

    Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast · 2026-04-02

    70 / 100

    The imposter syndrome, um, whatever, whatever the deed, whatever the detail of the thought is, but it's blocking your ability to really function like you should.

  14. Productivity Expert: Stop Procrastinating on What Matters Most | Jon Acuff

    Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast · 2026-06-18

    67 / 100

    So do you ever find yourself at an event and feel like I'm not qualified to be here and dealt with kind of imposter syndrome?

  15. Closing the Confidence Gap

    Leadership Powered by Common Sense · 2026-07-02

    67 / 100

    Maybe not all the time, but at some point you get into a situation and you've got that confidence crisis, the uh, or imposter syndrome as a lot of people talk about.

  16. 57 Imposter Syndrome Is a Fallacy: Dr. Nicole Pulliam on Equity in Leadership

    Joyfully Unstoppable · 2026-06-16

    66 / 100

    life as a woman, but also, and I'll get into, you know, for me, navigating the world and my career as a woman of color, um, what I've learned over the years is that this whole idea that we call imposter syndrome, and I'm putting that in quotes for a reason, is actually a fallacy.

  17. Finding Your Voice: Jyl Feliciano on Leading with Culture and Belonging

    Ask Ashley · 2026-05-22

    66 / 100

    there any significant turning points challenges along the way that sheet how you approach your work that's a really great um question I would say a couple um the first is you know I suffered from imposter syndrome a lot earlier in my career especially as I started to get into the leadership ranks um and what a what that did was it actually silenced my voice in a lot of business decisions and a lot of my ability to build

  18. From Fried to Focused: Burnout fixes for personal & business growth

    Not Nice. Clever. · 2025-11-13

    66 / 100

    Like I, I had said on another podcast, um, that like, imposter syndrome is a human thing.

  19. Inspiring Success and Impact through Professional Community

    Remarkable Marketing Podcast · 2025-01-20

    66 / 100

    So we talk about imposter syndrome , we talk about caregiving of your aging parents .

  20. How Will AI and Executive Coaching Coexist in the Future?

    Mainline Executive Coaching ACT · 2026-08-07

    66 / 100

    We have plenty of people that are very, very smart, know a lot of stuff, can do a lot of stuff, and yet they suffer from imposter syndrome.

  21. What If the Problem Isn't You? w/Becky Mollenkamp

    Powerful Women Rising · 2026-07-06

    65 / 100

    No amount of my, although to be clear, like when I talk about imposter syndrome in here as well, the system still makes us believe that we can.

  22. Episode 136: Blindspotting: How to See What’s Holding you Back as a Leader with Martin Dubin

    The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners · 2026-06-18

    64 / 100

    peaker B: And that leads me to the next point then, is, is like that imposter syndrome or that, that people might have.

  23. The Secret to Getting Further, Faster (and Having More Fun While You're Doing It) with Dana Theus

    Sparks by Ignium · 2026-06-03

    64 / 100

    34:22 Purpose and Authenticity - The Energy Multipliers 36:21 What Truly Lights You Up? - Dana's Practical Guide to Purpose 39:29 Translating Your Purpose Ball of Energy into the Business 40:43 Imposter Syndrome Reframed - You're Not an Imposter, You're in a Stretch Zone 43:01 Making the Stretch Zone Your New Comfort Zone 45:43 Why Coaches Accelerate Your Growth - Less Stumbling, More Guided Progress 48:11 Remember You Are

  24. S2 E14: Harnessing Ridicule with Veronique Trang

    Honey, I Blew Up The Business · 2023-07-06

    62 / 100

    You know, we talk about imposter syndrome.

  25. Quiet Negative Self-Talk and Outwit Rumination

    Bossed Up · 2026-05-20

    62 / 100

    And it does turn into this, like this, this beating up of your past self that I think fuels a lot of that imposter syndrome of feeling like a fraud or feeling inadequate.

  26. 499: Revisiting: Pricing Mindsets for Business Success

    STaR Coach Show · 2026-07-01

    61 / 100

    Imposter syndrome, the helper trap, the comparison spiral.

  27. E38 Breaking Free from Failure

    Bust and Beyond · 2025-06-04

    61 / 100

    those kind of people and and you think , well , you know why are you like that ? And I actually put a lot of it down to this kind of fake facade they put up because actually they're suffering from imposter syndrome .

  28. E35 Kevin Palmieri

    Bust and Beyond · 2024-09-24

    61 / 100

    I still live at the same place , I think we call it imposter syndrome .

  29. Truths Every HR & Leadership Professional Needs to Hear | Enter the Vault #3 | The HR L&D Podcast

    The HR L&D Podcast · 2026-06-18

    60 / 100

    peaker I: I mean, imposter syndrome is right at all levels of market.

  30. The Power of Emotional Neutrality with Alyssa McMasters

    The Business Development Podcast · 2026-07-01

    60 / 100

    Like, every single entrepreneur I have ever met at some point in their career has struggled with imposter syndrome and confidence, period.

  31. Women Are Using AI Less, Will Their Careers Suffer? | Resilience, Career Change & Entrepreneurship | The Sonya Barlow Show

    Technology, Business Trends and Future of Work · 2025-11-17

    60 / 100

    And I do find that women suffer a, uh, lot from imposter syndrome.

  32. Breaking the Silence: Men's Mental Health Insights from "The Stealth Bomber" by George Norris

    Talking Business with Mark and John · 2025-10-04

    59 / 100

    Men with imposter syndrome often believe that coaching 174 00:10:34,559 - > 00:10:38,240 and mentoring will make them vulnerable and transparent, and therefore 175 00:10:38,279 - > 00:10:41,600 can deny themselves the opportunity of achieving

  33. S5: EP 006: Empowering Nurses in the Workplace - Part 2: New Paths & Possibilities

    What the HealthTech? · 2025-11-12

    59 / 100

    Um, and we looked at imposter syndrome, we looked at mapping out core skills and even to crafting elevator pitch.

  34. Communicating Across CULTURES with CQ expert Victoria Rennoldson (ep.215)

    Talk About Talk · 2026-06-22

    58 / 100

    And the most common one that I hear actually is I have imposter syndrome.

  35. VC Demystified: You Are Your Own Best PR Manager: Elena Levine on Communicating Credibility to US Investors

    Digital Irish Podcast · 2026-06-16

    57 / 100

    you are your own best PR manager because if you're not bragging about yourself, who will? And I think also one of the reason why people don't brag about themselves is the, if you want to call it the imposter syndrome, right?

  36. Confidence & Communication: Liz Mosley

    Confident Live Marketing Show · 2024-12-18

    57 / 100

    was going, or who it was going out to, but in this instance it was, it just felt like it was going out to the world, and obviously Adobe's platform is far bigger than mine, and So I was like, I got imposter syndrome that you would never believe.

  37. Why women leaders still struggle with self-doubt (even when they “should know better")

    Leadership Communication in Action · 2026-02-10

    56 / 100
  38. The Inner Work of Entrepreneurship with J. Kyle Howard (Ep168)

    Consulting Matters · 2026-06-24

    55 / 100

    And if you missed his story, he was one of my early, early, early podcast guests, and he talked a lot about overcoming imposter syndrome.

  39. 123: Establishing the Leadership Distinction That Separates Good from Great w/Danny Bowers

    No Limit Leadership · 2026-05-26

    55 / 100

    What, is your approach to working with that leader to help change that mindset around? Danny Bowers Yeah, I mean, we've got this fun term called imposter syndrome.

  40. Give to Gain for Career and Business Growth

    Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson · 2026-03-30

    54 / 100

    And I struggled with imposter syndrome and who am I to write this book?

  41. Courageous Conversations

    The Coaching Outcomes Podcast from Values Based Leadership · 2025-11-14

    53 / 100

    A definite imposter syndrome moment when I heard all these people talking about the board positions and all that.

  42. The Leadership Playbook for a Digital World: Authenticity, Growth and AI

    Tech Reimagined · 2025-03-27

    53 / 100

    I do have imposter syndrome.

  43. 67. The Right Number of Marketing Strategies (It's Not What You Think)

    The B2B Marketing Gap Podcast · 2026-07-09

    53 / 100

    And, um, that's exactly why I do what I do, because I was sick of seeing marketers get stuck feeling imposter syndrome, feeling like they're not good at what they do.

  44. Why Self-Compassion Is Your Secret Advantage

    Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health · 2025-06-04

    52 / 100
  45. Public Speaking Anxiety: Why Speaking Up in Leadership Meetings Feels So Scary | Keeping Calm When Presenting

    Leadership Communication in Action · 2026-07-14

    51 / 100

    One of my clients came to me because she was struggling with imposter syndrome, and if you want to know my thoughts on that, go back and listen to the previous, episode.

  46. Episode 104: New season: Job searching and other reflections

    Real Job Talk · 2026-01-06

    50 / 100

    And then another thing that comes up, according to the research, is, uh, imposter syndrome.

  47. Stop Losing Your Best Team Members

    Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast · 2026-06-04

    48 / 100

    And you've got imposter syndrome that you're not good enough and you don't belong here.

  48. #128 The SDR DiscoCall Podcast - Stu Taylor

    The SDR DiscoCall Podcast · 2026-04-14

    48 / 100

    And I think when I went into my first tech job, I was scared shitless because as a lot of our listeners and fans know, like not having that degree, there was an element of imposter syndrome.

  49. 306: Healing Starts Within with Dawn Wensel

    What the Fundraising · 2026-06-30

    48 / 100

    What self talk are you doing? Are you judging yourself? What are you saying inside? And that's really, for me, at the end of the day, that's what I realized that I was doing a lot of self talk, that imposter syndrome, and judging every kind of step I made, especially at work and fundraising.

  50. Breaking the Rules: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism with Heather Whelpley

    No More Mondays · 2026-06-30

    48 / 100

    Heather Welpley is a speaker and author and an advocate for helping women let go of perfect ditch imposter syndrome and create our own rules for life.

  51. What Nobody Tells You When You Leave Corporate to Go It Alone with Host

    Business Growth Talks · 2026-06-29

    48 / 100

    And imposter syndrome hits differently when there's nothing to hide behind.

  52. 467 | Hugh Hunt - Are You Making These Million-Dollar Leadership Mistakes?

    Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast · 2026-06-30

    48 / 100

    peaker B: And, you know, and again, so it's kind of what I think you're really describing is this idea of imposter syndrome.

  53. 354 - A 10k Client Could Drop In Tomorrow

    "Did I Stutter?!" with Jill Parekh · 2026-07-01

    47 / 100

    And yeah, I probably did because I have a stuttering disability, but I'm also a multiple six-figure business and mindset coach who's here to help you shut down the mind fuckery of imposter syndrome, self-doubt and playing the nice girl in your content.

  54. Could Self-Doubt Be Fueling Your Growth?

    Beyond High Performance · 2026-07-20

    47 / 100

    So it's like we talk about imposter syndrome.

  55. 5 Reasons why speaking up in meetings is the secret to getting women promoted

    Leadership Communication in Action · 2026-06-02

    46 / 100

    firsthand, I know what happens when women learn this skill I've supported clients through massive career transitions, including one of my clients who's a supply chain manager who overcame years of imposter syndrome, holding herself back so that she stepped into a director-level role.

  56. 52 Seven Growth Steps to Recover from Failure

    Joyfully Unstoppable · 2026-05-12

    45 / 100

    If we are insecure, if we have imposter syndrome, if we don't believe in the strength of our value, what we provide, and our competence, how well we do our jobs, we can try to hide our failures because of this fear that if people saw that we failed, they would realize

  57. 591: Leadership Tension Is Actually Your Executive Presence Test; How Are You Scoring?

    Speak Up · 2026-06-24

    44 / 100
  58. How to Sell Without Bragging - One Tip to Help

    The True Sales Podcast · 2023-11-16

    44 / 100

    Maybe they're too modest, maybe they suffer a little from the imposter syndrome.

  59. Success Leaves Clues: Ep 301 - If Not Now, When? Reinventing Yourself in Midlife with Brenda Benard, COO at Benard + Associates

    Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2026-07-30

    44 / 100
  60. Leadership Types (2 of 5): The Visionary Influencer

    Leadership Mindset 2.0 · 2026-06-24

    43 / 100

    Visionary influencers, they have more imposter syndrome than any other of the type.

  61. E54 The Tactical Trap: Why Your Competence Is Costing You the Promotion

    Lead with Spark · 2026-06-24

    43 / 100

    Now, I want to connect this gently to our Imposter Syndrome episode, because these two are cousins.

  62. The Smartest Person in the Room Doesn't Think So: STEM Excellence and the Imposter Syndrome Paradox

    Mainline Executive Coaching ACT · 2026-06-18

    43 / 100

    Um, Michael, this is this is very interesting because there's a definite correlation between high STEM achievers and imposter syndrome versus emotional intelligence, really understanding where that is.

  63. 178: Stop Mass Applying: How Carlos Got Hired in UX and Promoted to Senior Product Designer

    Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody · 2026-06-08

    43 / 100

    And actually, that this whole conversation kind of ties back to what Shelley is asking in the question is that if you got crushing imposter syndrome, I think one of the things that work for you is start.

  64. #87 - Daring to be You: How to Find the Courage to Live Authentically and Follow Your Most Purposeful Path | Empowerment & Career Advice

    Daring to Leap · 2024-08-27

    43 / 100

    [00:20:37] Shereen Thor: And I also have a bit of imposter syndrome.

  65. Courtney Stanley on Women's Empowerment in the Meetings Industry

    Meetings Today Podcast · 2026-02-28

    42 / 100

    I feel a certain degree of imposter syndrome here, interviewing such a talented podcast host.

  66. Manage Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome & Distractionism so it Doesn't Impact Your Business

    Bossy, Brilliant, & Badass · 2022-10-05

    42 / 100

    So we talk through three concepts of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and distractionism that all of us as business owners are sure to feel.

  67. From Music to Tech: Thomas Baseley's Journey and Lessons - RevOps S03E09

    RevOps 500 · 2026-06-19

    41 / 100

    And um, and I would say that, um, I had a lot of imposter syndrome, ah, at that stage in my career.

  68. Leadership Overwhelm Explained - Episode 8

    Leadership & Management Reset Podcast · 2026-04-19

    40 / 100

    And that's imposter syndrome.

  69. How to Scale Your Solopreneur Business: 6 Real-World Fixes for More Freedom

    GET RICH & LIVE FREE WITH JOIN UP DOTS · 2026-07-03

    40 / 100
  70. 58 Is it overwhelm or is it time to uplevel?

    Joyfully Unstoppable · 2026-06-23

    39 / 100

    When you're getting ready to step into your next level, you are more likely to be experiencing the imposter syndrome and the doubt The I don't know that I'm ready for this, I don't know that I can handle this because you're stepping out of your comfort zone and because that prefrontal cortex is realizing that there is change and the

  71. 69 | You Can Heal Your Money Mindset Without Burning Out with Elevated Impact Owner CeCe

    Woman-Owned Wallet: The Podcast · 2026-05-21

    39 / 100

    little evidence locker is um something that helps me build 246 00:09:48,000 - > 00:09:51,039 my confidence back up, or something when I'm like, if I am 247 00:09:51,039 - > 00:09:54,639 feeling some imposter syndrome or forgetting who the fuck I am, 248 00:09:54,799 - > 00:09:58,720 like I look at it and I'm like, oh yeah, there's an award, 249 00:09:58,879 - > 00:10:02,559 there's a there's a book that I wrote, there's a piggy

  72. 1499: NO ONE tells us what to do in this in between period...

    Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur · 2026-06-26

    34 / 100

    That's where imposter syndrome is definitely at its roughest.

  73. The Challenges a New Leader Faces

    THE HR & LEADERSHIP PODCAST · 2025-05-26

    34 / 100

    But I think imposter syndrome has to be the uh, um, the largest one I think on a day to day basis.

  74. Awareness On Its Own Is Not Enough (AKA Transformation Is Where It's At)

    The Self-Sabotage To Success Podcast · 2022-11-02

    34 / 100

    more individual programs where I go one-to-one with with talent in an organization and I'm also being asked to create more group programs where instead of just doing a one-off session about say imposter syndrome which is very popular and something I've done a lot of in the last year I do something which is more grounded in an experience that's more grounded in a transformation that gets people from A to Z and for example it

  75. The Calling Question | How to Know You're Called to Lead When You Feel Completely Unqualified

    Leadership Clearly Podcast · 2026-07-27

    34 / 100
  76. EP.375: A New Chapter: What's Next for Me (and Maybe for You)

    Make More Money as a Dietitian · 2026-01-08

    33 / 100

    We talked about pricing strategies and money blocks and imposter syndrome, which was a big one, and all the beliefs that keep brilliant dietitians broke.

  77. EP 150 | Michelle A. Mercier | Top Five Lessons Learned

    The Resilient Entrepreneur with Michelle Mercier · 2023-01-23

    33 / 100
  78. Customer Success Playbook - Final Episode with Kevin and Roman

    The Customer Success Playbook · 2025-12-22

    31 / 100

    You know, we, we had an episode about imposter syndrome co.

  79. #100 - The Final Episode

    Self-Taught Devs · 2025-04-18

    31 / 100
  80. 170 | Solving Problems Like Jesus - Calm, Wise, Strategic Leadership Under Pressure

    Women of Faith in Leadership · 2026-06-22

    30 / 100

    The imposter syndrome.

  81. EPISODE 568- Own Your Signature Presence - Stop Chasing Approval and Start Owning Who You Are

    The Millionaire Woman Show · 2026-07-29

    30 / 100
  82. myths, mindset, and productivity tips

    The Guava Girl Podcast by Isabella Silverio · 2024-04-01

    28 / 100
  83. Forty things I have learned in 40 years!

    Fiona McGuire Podcast · 2022-09-25

    24 / 100

    Number 39, do not let imposter syndrome stop you from doing or being everything that you want to be.

  84. Episode 304: Alli Rízacos, Imposter Syndrome Coach - Personal Branding for Sales Leaders, Part 2

    Sales Leadership Podcast · 2025-01-08

  85. Episode 302: Alli Rizacos, Imposter Syndrome Coach: Personal Branding for Sales Leaders Part 1

    Sales Leadership Podcast · 2024-12-04

  86. Episode 12: Ann Powell, Imposter syndrome

    Adventures in kakeland podcast · 2023-06-27

  87. Ep 130: Leadership's Three C's with Josh and Bret

    The Limitless Leadership Podcast · 2026-02-05

  88. Ep 141: Why You Should Give a $#!+” with Frank Ziede

    The Limitless Leadership Podcast · 2026-03-31

  89. Ep 127: Asking for Help is a STRENGTH | Todd Westerlund

    The Limitless Leadership Podcast · 2026-01-22

  90. How the Best Founders Learn to Scale Themselves as Their Company Scales

    The SaaS Revolution Show · 2025-02-27

  91. This is How Mastering the Art of Adaptability will Make Your Start Up Thrive

    Cult Products · 2024-10-15

  92. Responsibility Means Respond in Your Ability: How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

    Leadership Sovereignty Podcast: Career Growth and Promotion · 2026-02-09

    They fell prey to imposter syndrome and to guilt and to shame and to abuse.

  93. 69: Self-Promo: Journaling

    The UX Hustle · 2022-11-16

    But then the second thought that comes through is oh, that's imposter syndrome.

  94. Ep#212 Leadership from the Gap vs the Gain

    Leadership Performance Under Pressure · 2026-01-21

  95. Ep#206 The Days of the Lone Wolf Are Over

    Leadership Performance Under Pressure · 2025-12-04

  96. Ep#202 Not Good Enough

    Leadership Performance Under Pressure · 2025-11-06

  97. 50 | Planning Isn’t Progress: How Overthinking Blocks Creative Vision in Your Personal Brand

    Brand Confidence for Creatives · 2025-04-08

  98. Customer Success Playbook Podcast S3 E59 - Kristen Nolan - Get Out There

    The Customer Success Playbook · 2025-05-21

  99. Digital Musings: Measuring Customer Health Without Telemetry and Combatting Imposter Syndrome | Episode 060

    The Digital CX Podcast · 2024-07-09