How Imposter Syndrome Makes You Over-Explain Your Work and How to Stop

Lucas and Luna explore a specific, under-discussed symptom of imposter syndrome: the compulsion to over-explain your work. They anchor the conversation around a 2025 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology which found that professionals who over-explain their decisions are perceived as 17% less competent, not more. Lucas breaks down the research, Luna shares a personal story about a presentation where she buried her recommendation in too much background. They walk through three concrete fixes: the one-sentence rule, the question-first framework, and a simple trick to catch yourself before you over-explain. Practical advice for anyone who has ever heard themselves say 'I know this is probably obvious, but...'. #ImposterSyndrome #CareerConfidence #OverExplaining #ProfessionalCommunication #SelfPromotion #WorkplacePsychology #JournalOfAppliedPsychology #CommunicationSkills #ConfidenceAtWork #Leadership #OwnYourWorth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #PersonalDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #StopOverExplaining #WorkplaceDynamics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo