EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 1H 2M
Mike Sealy on imposter syndrome, why quitting is a good thing, and how to cope with self-doubt
from Version 1 · host Waverly Colville
Mike Sealy is a leadership strategist, coach, inclusive culture expert, and author of three books: Leadership in Action, The Belonging Shift and Mindset Unlocked. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience leading teams across global organisations like Microsoft, BBC, HP, and Informa, he now empowers leaders, learners, and dreamers to overcome self-doubt and unlock their true potential. As co-founder of X-INC Global, Mike helps individuals and organisations build confidence, drive inclusion, and lead with purpose. His book “Mindset Unlocked” is all about how to silence self-doubt, overcome Imposter Syndrome, and step confidently into your potential. In this episode, we discuss who imposter syndrome affects, why it doesn’t go away even after you accomplish your goals, why quitting can sometimes be a good thing, why “fake it til you make it” isn’t helpful, coping mechanisms, and more. Follow Mike Sealy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sealymike/ Check out Mike’s website: https://xincglobal.mykajabi.com/rise-and-lead Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/ Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville
What this episode covers
Mike Sealy is a leadership strategist, coach, inclusive culture expert, and author of three books: Leadership in Action, The Belonging Shift and Mindset Unlocked. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience leading teams across global organisations like Microsoft, BBC, HP, and Informa, he now empowers leaders, learners, and dreamers to overcome self-doubt and unlock their true potential. As co-founder of X-INC Global, Mike helps individuals and organisations build confidence, drive inclusion, and lead with purpose. His book “Mindset Unlocked” is all about how to silence self-doubt, overcome Imposter Syndrome, and step confidently into your potential. In this episode, we discuss who imposter syndrome affects, why it doesn’t go away even after you accomplish your goals, why quitting can sometimes be a good thing, why “fake it til you make it” isn’t helpful, coping mechanisms, and more. Follow Mike Sealy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sealymike/ Check out Mike’s website: https://xincglobal.mykajabi.com/rise-and-lead Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/ Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville
NOW PLAYING
Mike Sealy on imposter syndrome, why quitting is a good thing, and how to cope with self-doubt
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Sep 29, 2023 ·76m
Sep 29, 2023 ·73m