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, 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...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
Reassurance-seeking is rarely labelled as a confidence issue at work. More often, it’s interpreted as diligence, collaboration, or care. But when confidence depends on external validation, it quietly shapes behaviour in ways leaders don’t always see – and often...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 19, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
In high-performing environments, control is rarely questioned. In fact, it’s often quietly praised. The people who are most controlled are frequently described as diligent, reliable, detail-oriented, or as having “strong ownership.” They anticipate problems,...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 13, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
If you manage or develop people, you’ve probably seen it: capable employees who don’t speak up, high-potential team members who hold back, and talented people who seem less confident than their ability suggests. What’s often driving this isn’t a lack of skill or...
