#73 — Why Preparation Beats Confidence: An Introvert's Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
The Introverted Leader: Beat Imposter Syndrome to Elevate Your Leadership & Get PromotedShow Notes
USC storytelling professor and former TV producer Lee Schneider shares the introvert's playbook for beating imposter syndrome in high-stakes rooms — through preparation, containers, and embodied storytelling instead of forced confidence.
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