How to Own Your Career Wins Without Feeling Like a Fraud

In this milestone episode 50 of Career Confidence, Lucas and Luna tackle a subtle but powerful barrier to career growth: the instinct to attribute your wins to luck, timing, or other people's help. They explore the 'attribution gap' — research showing that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to credit external factors for success, while over-indexing on personal blame for failures. Lucas shares a specific case: a 2023 Harvard Business Review study of 1,200 managers that found those who consistently internalized credit for wins were rated 22% more promotable — but only if they also acknowledged team contributions. Luna pushes back on the 'just own it' advice, arguing it can feel hollow without structural change. They land on a practical tactic: the 'credit log' — a weekly habit of writing down one win and one specific action you took to achieve it. No fluff, no toxic positivity — just a concrete tool to recalibrate your internal narrative. #CareerConfidence #ImposterSyndrome #SelfPromotion #AttributionGap #CareerGrowth #WorkplacePsychology #Leadership #Promotion #Confidence #HBR #Research #WomenInTech #Underrepresented #CreditLog #OwnYourWins #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo