You’re Not an Impostor—You’re Just Doing Something Bold

Leadership, self-doubt, and how to keep going anyway.

Let’s be real—most of us have had that moment.

You walk into a room, sit at the table, or hit “send” on an idea you’ve worked hard on… and suddenly, a tiny voice whispers: “Who do you think you are?”

If that sounds familiar, let me tell you something straight up:
You’re not an impostor. You’re just doing something bold.

Bold moves come with shaky knees.

When we step outside our comfort zone—whether that’s applying for a leadership role, starting a business, buying a house on your own, or speaking up in a room full of big titles—it’s normal to feel a little shaky. Self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re unqualified. It means you care. It means you’re stretching.

That “impostor” feeling is just fear in a fancy outfit.

Leadership isn’t about feeling 100% ready.

I used to think leadership looked like confidence in a pantsuit—like the people at the front of the room always knew exactly what to say and never second-guessed themselves.

But here’s what I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way): leadership is about showing up, even when your hands are a little sweaty. It’s about listening, learning, admitting when you don’t have all the answers—and then finding them anyway. It’s not about pretending you know everything. It’s about being brave enough to keep going while you figure it out.

I’ve had to lead through some tough seasons.

There have been times in my life when I questioned everything—whether people took me seriously, whether I belonged, whether I had what it takes, especially as a woman, a mom, and someone who didn’t grow up with a roadmap for all this. But I kept going. And every time I pushed through that discomfort, I gained just a little more trust in myself.

Not because I never felt like a fraud… but because I kept showing up even when I did.

Here’s the truth: boldness feels uncomfortable.

Trying something new? Leading something bigger than you’ve ever done before? Starting over in a new season of life?

That uneasy feeling in your chest doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong place. It usually means you’re exactly where you need to be. Growth is supposed to feel uncomfortable.

So if you’re stepping into something new—leading, launching, learning—don’t let self-doubt tell you to sit down. Let it be a sign that you’re leveling up.

You’re not an impostor.
You’re just becoming the person you were always meant to be.

Keep going. The boldest version of you is on the other side of doubt. And she’s worth showing up for.

Need someone in your corner as you chase that bold move? I’m here for that. Let’s talk leadership, life, and living it with purpose.