by joblakeleytraining | Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, Individuals
When I was earlier in my career, I used to assume that one day I would arrive at work and suddenly feel confident – that there would be a moment when everything clicked into place and I would finally feel like a “proper professional.” Instead, what often...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 18, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
Imposter Syndrome in Leadership: Why Even Senior Leaders Feel Like Frauds I coach a lot of senior leaders, and do you know the one thing many of them have in common? Not ego.Not ruthlessness.Not luck.Not an unshakeable belief in their own brilliance. It’s the quiet,...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 16, 2026 | Articles, Individuals
When a colleague – someone you used to go out for drinks with and gossip with -suddenly sits opposite you in a 1:1, something fundamental shifts. It might be subtle at first: it’s the same face, the same voice and the same goofy smile, but the changed...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 16, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
This week on a webinar, a delegate shared something that I suspect will feel painfully familiar to many leaders. ‘Steve’ had recently been promoted, which, on paper, was excellent news. He had more responsibility, more recognition and it was a step forward in his...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
Last week, during a coaching session, a senior leader said something that, at first glance, sounded entirely reasonable: “I’m not avoiding the decision – I’m just being careful.” And they meant it. This was someone thoughtful, diligent, and highly capable. A...
