The Confidence Myth or the Double Bind.

Why do so many capable women wait until they feel completely ready before speaking up, applying, or stepping forward?

And what does that cost teams and organisations?

In this episode, we challenge the idea that women “lack confidence.”
What if it’s not a confidence issue — but something else?

We explore:• Why “I must be fully prepared” creates internal pressure

• The role of the monkey mind in self-doubt

• How perceived ability vs perceived challenge shapes performance

• Why waiting for 100% readiness is a hidden career brake

• What leadership needs to do• And why men should absolutely listen to this episode too

Because when brilliant voices hesitate, organisations lose intelligence.

This is not about blame.
It’s about awareness.
It’s about leadership.
It’s about unlocking contribution.

Confidence is not certainty.
Confidence is willingness.

And maybe you ARE far more ready than you think.

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Silence in leadership is never neutral.
When managers withhold information — even with good intentions — trust erodes, tension rises, and performance drops.
In this episode, we explore the psychology of informational justice — a powerful concept from organisational research that explains why employees tolerate bad news better than no news at all.
You’ll learn:
- What informational justice really means
- Why uncertainty triggers stress responses
- How the lack of transparency increases disengagement
- A practical 3-step framework to restore trust immediately

In this episode, we explore why curiosity maybe one of the most underestimated leadership skills.

You’ll discover:

• The hidden cost of assumption in leadership

• What curiosity does to the brain

• Why curiosity reduces ego-defensiveness

• The link between curiosity and psychological safety

• Practical ways to operationalise curiosity in daily leadership

Curiosity shifts us from:

Interpretation → Investigation

Judgment → Inquiry

Assumption → Exploration

Reaction → Response

Curious leadership doesn’t lose authority.

It gains influence.

“I Have Nothing to Hide” as The Quiet End ofMeaningful Communication

Privacy is not secrecy; it is the foundation of human connection.

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As the year draws to a close, here we are again—reflecting, resolving, and repeating.

“ziek zijn en verzuim”

Election day is closing in, in the Netherlands, and I just couldn't help myself, so I made this satire. Enjoy!

An interview with Christine Alexander-Smith, a highly experienced and award-winning Learning and Organisation Development Consultant.