#7 | Why Imposter Syndrome Spikes and How to Build the Leadership Confidence to Move Through It.

Ever had that “who let me in here?” moment? Yeah. Welcome to the club no one applied to join.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline Esterson dives into the messy middle of imposter syndrome: where self-doubt isn’t a flaw, it’s feedback that you’re stretching.No toxic positivity. No “just be confident” nonsense. Just straight talk about:Why imposter thoughts hit hardest right before a breakthroughHow your prehistoric brain confuses growth with dangerPractical tools to shrink the spiral and move anywayYou’ll laugh, you’ll nod, and you’ll probably text a friend, “You need to hear this.”Because you don’t need to be fearless. You just need to keep moving; even with the wobble.Listen if You’re:Newly promoted and wondering if it was all a mistakeSecretly convinced someone’s going to “find you out”Tired of pretending you’re fine while Googling acronyms under the tableReady to stop spiralling and start owning your brilliance, even with wobblesRESOURCESAs always, you have your:Bold Moves BriefBig Conversation Starter kit right hereDownload the Gremlin Check-In , your brutally simple, fill-in-the-blank worksheet to help you name the thought, reframe it, and take a bold micro-move anyway.Connect with Caroline hereNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.