“Why do I feel like I don’t belong here?”

This is a question that successful executives secretly ask but rarely say out loud.

In this episode of Leadership & Motivation Unleashed, Rachel Book and Patrick Law explore the complex relationship between your work identity, self-worth, and leadership confidence. When your job becomes closely tied to who you are, it can be difficult to separate your value as a person from your professional role. The conversation digs into how leaders and professionals navigate self-doubt, the psychology behind imposter syndrome, and what happens when your career identity suddenly changes.

From imposter syndrome to the Dunning-Kruger effect, this episode challenges you to rethink confidence, authenticity, and how you show up at work.

▶️ Imposter Syndrome at Work: Confidence, Identity, and Leadership Growth:

1. 00:00:00 Leadership Team Dynamics
2. 00:17:17 Work Identity and Self-Worth
3. 00:21:17 Women and Imposter Syndrome
4. 00:29:43 Authentic Leadership and Confidence
5. 00:38:08 Confidence Gap In Leadership
6. 00:43:10 Perfection Versus Courage

Resources:

Find the pictures mentioned in this episode here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7439634267569119232

Imposter syndrome: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome

Dunning-Kruger effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect

Different thresholds in qualifications where men or women will apply to a job:

https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified

https://abcnews.com/Business/women-aggressive-men-applying-jobs-hired-frequently-linkedin/story?id=61531741

Patton on Leadership by Axelrod: https://www.amazon.co.za/Patton-Leadership-Axelrod/dp/0735200912

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Notable Quotes from Imposter Syndrome at Work: Confidence, Identity, and Leadership Growth:

“When you wake up every morning and expect to be perfect, of course you're going to be disappointed because nobody is perfect. ” - Rachel Book

“Don't miss the doors that open because you're stuck on what you think you aren't. Focus on what you are.” - Patrick Law

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