# 82. How AI Quietly Erodes Self-Trust in Leadership

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Podcast: [The Balanced Leader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374)
Published: 2026-05-13T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.aspire-coaching.co/82
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## Resource

AI can be a powerful tool for refinement, structure, and speed, but if you are using it to make every decision, polish every thought, or validate every instinct, it can slowly weaken the very authority you are trying to build. In this episode, I’m talking about the subtle ways AI can quietly erode self-trust in leadership, especially for high-achieving women who already feel pressure to sound polished, prepared, and certain. I share how AI can support your executive presence when you use it as a thought partner, but also how it can become a place where you outsource your voice, your decisions, and even your leadership identity. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/82 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang Mentioned in this episode: Leadership Edge is BACK! Leadership Edge is a complimentary 90-minute live coaching experience for women who are ready to stop waiting for life to change and start leading from what matters most. It's happening on July 30th, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET. Click here to save your spot: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/edge Sign up for Leadership Edge on July 30th here!

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