The Lonely Leaders Club

How do you actually know if you're doing a good job? And why does that question seem to get harder to answer the more senior you become?In this first episode of The Lonely Leaders Club, Lucy and Kel dive straight in, talking about imposter syndrome in leadership. The quiet self-doubt that so many capable leaders carry, even the ones who look like they have it all figured out.It feels like the more senior you get, the less feedback and praise you receive so you're left constantly wondering if you’re doing a good job or not. This episode is about how to measure your own success and find ways to combat self-doubt.In this episode, we cover:How to know if you're a good leader and why self-doubt at work tends to grow the more senior you becomeImposter syndrome in leadershipDefining success at work: how to get clear on what "a good job" actually means across work and lifeWhy feelings aren't facts, and how that reframe helps when you feel like you're failingHow to ask for feedback at work with better questionsGiving and receiving feedback as a leader, including dealing with negative feedbackLeadership mindset shiftsTools for building self-confidence at work when negativity sticks harder than praiseUsing a weekly review for productivity and self-reflection to build healthier thinking habitsWhy measuring your own success matters for work-life balance and career self-worthLucy's leadership program for managers → https://www.thegracefulcollective.com/managementcollectiveHosted by two women in leadership who've experienced self-doubt firsthand, The Lonely Leaders Club blends honest conversation with practical coaching tips. Real leadership skills for anyone learning how to be a leader at work without losing themselves in the process.CONNECT WITH US:Lucy AllenWebsiteInstagramLinkedInKel StambanisInstagramLinkedIn

The Lonely Leaders Club is a podcast hosted by mindset and leadership speaker Lucy Allen and her former boss, marketing and PR leader Kelly Stambanis. Honest conversations about what leadership actually looks like behind the scenes.About the juggle. The exhaustion behind the success. The pressure to say yes when every part of you wants to say no. And the quiet truth that the higher you climb, the harder it gets to admit any of it out loud.Drawing on their real experiences working together — the great, the curly, and everything in between — Lucy and Kelly unpack the challenges keeping leaders up at night, and share the mindset shifts, communication tools, and leadership lessons Lucy now teaches in workplaces every day.If it's felt a little lonely at the top lately, we're here to keep you company.New episodes fortnightly. Follow now so episode one lands straight in your feed.Connect with us:Lucy AllenWebsiteInstagramLinkedInKel StambanisInstagramLinkedIn