# 87. The Leadership Trap of "I Don't Know"

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Podcast: [The Balanced Leader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374)
Published: 2026-06-17T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.aspire-coaching.co/87
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## Resource

Do you ever walk into a room feeling like everyone else knows more than you? Or let a single piece of feedback throw you off completely? Most high-achieving women are unconsciously trained to scan for gaps, deficiencies, and what they haven’t mastered yet. That constant focus on “not enough” quietly disconnects you from your actual intelligence, capability, and leadership presence, leaving you second-guessing yourself and hesitating when it matters most. In this episode, I dive into why ambitious women emotionally collapse under pressure and how that “I don’t know” mindset keeps you from stepping fully into your leadership. You’ll learn how to reality check your assumptions, reconnect with your strengths, and respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically to fear or uncertainty. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/87 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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