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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

182. Fake It Till You Make It… Then What?

from Confident At Work · host Anna Manning

You’ve lived by the motto “fake it till you make it” - but what happens when you actually make it?In this episode of Confident at Work, we tackle a question that so many professionals face when stepping up into more senior roles: “I’ve made it - now what?”We explore why the strategy of fake it till you make it can start to backfire:Why “fake it till you make it” has a shelf lifeHow faking confidence can actually fuel imposter syndromeThe habits and internal skills you can build to start trusting yourself at workHow to move from exhausting pretence to real, sustainable confidenceIf you’re stepping into a more senior position, struggling with self-doubt, or wondering how to maintain confidence without faking it, this episode is for you.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠Learn the 7 Skills you need to feel more confident at work - explore and join the Confident At Work Programme⁠ *NEW Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

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