624: Stop Fighting Imposter Syndrome When It Can Multiply Your Executive Presence and Get You Promoted

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What if the self-doubt you’ve been trying to eliminate is actually one of your greatest advantages in high-stakes meetings?

When you’re presenting to the C-suite, defending a proposal, or answering an unexpected question, it’s easy to become consumed by how you’re being perceived. But Avi Liran offers a different approach: stop trying to perform confidence and start focusing on contribution, preparation, curiosity, and trust. In this episode, you’ll discover how to reframe imposter syndrome, prepare for challenging questions, and stay grounded when the stakes—and your nerves—are high.

By the end of Laura’s conversation with the delightful Avi Liran you’ll know how to:

🎉Turn imposter syndrome into something productive instead of letting it undermine your confidence

🧲Handle difficult C-suite questions with curiosity, humility, and the powerful phrase you can rinse and repeat to build rapport with anyone

🧩Build the mindset that helps you stay grounded when presentations, meetings, and workplace relationships don’t go as planned

Play the episode to learn how to transform self-doubt, tough questions, and high-pressure leadership moments into opportunities to build trust, credibility, and confidence.

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