A mindset reframe for leaders navigating self-doubt

What if your self-doubt isn’t a flaw, but a sign you’re growing?

In this solo episode of Leading You, I’m flipping the script on imposter syndrome.

We talk a lot about confidence, courage and mindset on this podcast, but what if what we call “imposter syndrome” is actually something else? What if that discomfort you’re feeling isn’t a red flag... but an invitation?

I share a personal story about the self-doubt that hit me hard while planning a women’s leadership event, and the tools I used to shift from stuck to showing up. We also explore why the labels we give ourselves (like “perfectionist” or “people pleaser”) can limit us, and how naming your inner critic might just be the most powerful move you make this week.

This episode is a mindset reframe, a call to action, and a deeply practical toolkit for any leader who’s felt not-good-enough, not-ready, or like they don’t belong.

In this episode, we cover:
Why not all self-doubt is imposter syndrome
The neuroscience of labels, and how they shape our identity
What to do when confidence is nowhere to be found
The surprising upside of naming your inner critic
Three tools to help you shift out of fear and into aligned action
Why “ready enough” is often the only kind of ready that matters
How to anchor into your values when doubt creeps in

 

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome and a reframe of imposter syndrome
01:00 – Why imposter syndrome thrives in high-achievers
03:00 – What if doubt is growth in disguise?
04:00 – Behind the scenes: My leadership dinner doubts
06:00 – The danger of labels and over-identifying with them
08:00 – Why the brain clings to identity (even if it holds us back)
11:00 – Meet “Maude”: my inner critic
12:00 – The 3 mindset tools I rely on when I feel stuck
14:00 – You don’t need to feel 100% ready
15:00 – Final reframe and invitation to lead from growth, not fear

 

Tune in now for a powerful mindset shift that’ll move you from paralysis to progress.
Because the next version of you? She’s already on her way.

 

Links:
Join us for the Lead.Her Collective Dinner
Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

A mindset reframe for leaders navigating self-doubt
What if your self-doubt isn&rsquo;t a flaw, but a sign you&rsquo;re growing?
In this solo episode of&nbsp;Leading You, I&rsquo;m flipping the script on imposter syndrome.
We talk a lot about confidence, courage and mindset on this podcast, but what if what we call &ldquo;imposter syndrome&rdquo; is actually something else? What if that discomfort you&rsquo;re feeling isn&rsquo;t a red flag... but an invitation?
I share a personal story about the self-doubt that hit me hard while planning a women&rsquo;s leadership event, and the tools I used to shift from stuck to showing up. We also explore why the labels we give ourselves (like &ldquo;perfectionist&rdquo; or &ldquo;people pleaser&rdquo;) can limit us, and how naming your inner critic might just be the most powerful move you make this week.
This episode is a mindset reframe, a call to action, and a deeply practical toolkit for any leader who&rsquo;s felt not-good-enough, not-ready, or like they don&rsquo;t belong.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Why not all self-doubt is imposter syndrome</li>
<li>The neuroscience of labels, and how they shape our identity</li>
<li>What to do when confidence is nowhere to be found</li>
<li>The surprising upside of naming your inner critic</li>
<li>Three tools to help you shift out of fear and into aligned action</li>
<li>Why &ldquo;ready enough&rdquo; is often the only kind of ready that matters</li>
<li>How to anchor into your values when doubt creeps in</li>
</ul>
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 &ndash; Welcome and a reframe of imposter syndrome 01:00 &ndash; Why imposter syndrome thrives in high-achievers 03:00 &ndash; What if doubt is growth in disguise? 04:00 &ndash; Behind the scenes: My leadership dinner doubts 06:00 &ndash; The danger of labels and over-identifying with them 08:00 &ndash; Why the brain clings to identity (even if it holds us back) 11:00 &ndash; Meet &ldquo;Maude&rdquo;: my inner critic 12:00 &ndash; The 3 mindset tools I rely on when I feel stuck 14:00 &ndash; You don&rsquo;t need to feel 100% ready 15:00 &ndash; Final reframe and invitation to lead from growth, not fear
&nbsp;
Tune in now for a powerful mindset shift that&rsquo;ll move you from paralysis to progress. Because the next version of you? She&rsquo;s already on her way.
&nbsp;
Links: Join us for the <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher/">Lead.Her Collective Dinner</a> Get the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass/">Clarity Compass Mini Program</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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