# How New Managers Can Handle Impostor Syndrome in the First 90 Days

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Podcast: [New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-manager-conversations-with-fexingo-first-90-days-managing-former-peers-and-leadership-basics-7871636)
Published: 2026-06-09T16:59:59+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/new-manager-conversations/episode-0041.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 41 of New Manager Conversations tackles impostor syndrome head-on. Lucas and Luna discuss why so many new managers feel like frauds in their first 90 days, using the example of a first-time manager at a mid-sized tech company who discovered that 70% of her peers experienced the same doubts. They break down practical strategies: naming the feeling, collecting concrete evidence of your own competence, and reframing the role from 'expert' to 'connector.' Lucas shares a study showing that managers who openly acknowledge impostor feelings actually build more trust with their teams. Luna offers a simple journaling trick she used when she first became a manager. No fluff, no platitudes — just real talk and one actionable takeaway: a 5-minute weekly exercise to track your wins. If you've ever felt like you're about to be 'found out,' this episode is for you. #ImpostorSyndrome #NewManager #First90Days #LeadershipBasics #ManagingFormerPeers #Careers #ManagementTips #SelfDoubt #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerAdvice #TeamTrust #ManagerTraining #WorkplacePsychology #ProfessionalGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #NewManagerConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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