High-performing employees doubting their own abilities.
Leaders questioning if they’re “good enough.”
Talented team members staying silent instead of stepping up.
That’s imposter syndrome and it’s not just a personal struggle, it’s a business problem.
🔹 The impact?
- Employees hold back ideas, avoiding risks that could drive innovation.
- Productivity drops as people overwork to ‘prove’ themselves.
- Confidence dips, and with it, leadership potential.
- High achievers burn out—or worse, leave for a company that values them.
🔹 How businesses can fix this:
- Create a culture of recognition, acknowledge achievements, not just results.
- Normalise conversations about self-doubt, mentorship and coaching help.
- Encourage learning and development, confidence grows with capability.
If your best people don’t feel like they belong, you won’t keep them for long.
