Stepping into a new leadership role is an exciting but challenging journey. As you strive to make a positive impact and lead your team to success, you might find yourself grappling with a common foe: imposter syndrome. This nagging self-doubt can undermine your confidence and hinder your ability to lead effectively.
Impostor syndrome is stunningly common—research suggests that 70 percent of people will experience these feelings at some point in their lives. Often, people who feel like impostors limit themselves from exploring new opportunities or areas of interest, which can be devastating for executives.
As an executive leadership coach, I believe it’s important for new leaders to have a few strategies to help them conquer the impostor syndrome.
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