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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

Imposter Syndrome in Headship: Stop Performing Leadership

from Headship After Hours · host Paul Collin

Imposter syndrome in headship often comes from trying to perform leadership rather than inhabit it.In this episode of Headship After Hours, we explore why confidence in school leadership wavers — and why trying to be everything to everybody fragments authority.Sustainable headship is not about copying another leadership style or meeting every expectation. It’s about alignment.We discuss authenticity in leadership, values clarity, confidence under pressure, and why you don’t need to satisfy everyone to lead well.If you are a UK headteacher navigating doubt, pressure, and conflicting expectations, this episode will help you return to clarity and identity.Leadership is not a costume. It’s alignment.I am currently offering a funded £700 Senior Attendance & Leadership Review for headteachers carrying attendance pressure.It begins with a short assessment and leads to a private strategy session.Apply now - https://atrejwhi.formester.com/f/hwL9GCyin

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