Episode 100 - You're a better leader than you think you a...

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You're a better leader than you think you are.At the end of every day, you notice what went wrong. The conversation that didn't land. The decision you're still second-guessing. The person on your team you're not sure how to reach. What you don't notice is everything that's working. The fact that your team is functioning. That work is getting done. That you're the one making that happen.This episode of Career Espresso is about seeing something you might be missing. How much you've already grown, and how much better you're doing than you think.What you'll discover-Why women leaders underestimate themselves constantly and why it's structural, not a confidence flaw you need to fix-The signs you're doing better than you think, even when no one's telling you-What good leadership actually looks like versus the polished ideal in your head-How to recognise your own growth when you're too close to see it clearlyPerfect for women leaders who care about getting it right but struggle to see how far they've come.Want more support with real-world leadership challenges? Head to How to Build a Leader on Substack for in-depth guides and scripts.Never miss an episode. Sign up for the weekly Espresso Brief email and get each episode with quick takeaways in your inbox.Get the full episode transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on December 17, 2025.

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You're a better leader than you think you are.At the end of every day, you notice what went wrong. The conversation that didn't land. The decision you're still second-guessing. The person on your team you're not sure how to reach. What you don't...

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