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Unskilled and Unaware of It – Why Some People Don’t Get Imposter Syndrome (part 2)

Why do some people breeze through their careers with unshakeable confidence, while others — often the most competent — feel like frauds?
In part two of Unskilled and Unaware of It, Rakhee Verma digs into why imposter syndrome hits some harder than others.
Business psychologist Clare Radford, founder of &Culture, explains what imposter syndrome really is, how it shows up at work, and what individuals and leaders can do to manage it.
Then broadcaster and journalist Pip Tomson opens up about living with imposter syndrome under the public spotlight, sharing how she’s learned to quiet her inner critic and own her success.
Guest Links:🔗 Clare Radford – andcultureconsulting.com🔗 Clare on LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/clareradforduk🔗 Pip Tomson on Instagram – @PipTomson
 

Unskilled and Unaware of It – Why Some People Don’t Get Imposter Syndrome (part 1)

Why do the most capable people doubt themselves — while the catastrophically overconfident never do?
In Part One of our Imposter Syndrome special, Rakhee and Heather unpack the strange psychology behind self-doubt and the Dunning–Kruger effect — a bias so strong it can convince someone they’re ready to run the country (looking at you, Liz Truss 👀).
Imposter syndrome affects around 70% of people at some point in their lives — and yes, it’s a problem for men too.
🎧 Part Two coming next week features Clare Radford, Occupational Psychologist, and Pip Tomson, award-winning radio and TV presenter, sharing their experiences and insights on imposter syndrome.
Harvard Business Review source material: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome
 

I Read The Art of the Deal, So You Don't Need To

Rakhee had a knock to the head and decided to read Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal. Interviewed by Heather, the hosts pull apart the book’s gold-plated bravado, missing negotiation strategy, and questionable legacy. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and some actually useful book recommendations along the way.
 Recommended Reads Mentioned in This Episode
Getting to Yes – Roger Fisher & William Ury
Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time – Howard Schultz
Let My People Go Surfing – Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia founder)
Nuts! – Kevin & Jackie Freiberg
The Tesla Files – Investigative exposé on Tesla
Patagonia: Founder’s Story – Shunsuke Chouinard / additional Patagonia insights
 

Woke or Joke

Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️
In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Inspired by the wave of corporate pledges following George Floyd’s murder five years ago, we ask the big question: are companies genuinely committed to change, or is it just PR panic?
From Microsoft’s multi-million-dollar DEI programs to Walmart’s recent backtracking, and even the surprising business case of Gregg’s vegan sausage roll, we explore the wins, the fails, and the eyebrow-raising “woke or joke” moments along the way.
Expect a mix of sharp satire, real-world insights, and playful games, all designed to make you laugh, think, and maybe side-eye your own office.
Because in the world of business, sometimes if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.