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Why Successful Women Still Don't Feel Good Enough | Dr. Liz Dubois-Erskine #225
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- The Inner Entrepreneur
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- Jun 25, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with leadership coach, speaker, author, and recovery advocate Dr. Liz Dubois-Erskine to explore the hidden pressures that shape leadership, identity, confidence, and success. Drawing on her work with high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, Liz shares why so many capable people feel held back—not by a lack of skill or ambition, but by the stories they carry about who they are allowed to be. About the guest: Dr. Liz Dubois-Erskine is a leadership coach, speaker, podcast host, and author focused on helping leaders break through internal barriers that limit their impact. https://drlizdubois.com/ About the host: Paul Ryan is CEO of Temple Group and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. pauljryan.net Key Topics Discussed Why pressure reveals who we really are The difference between authentic leadership and performative leadership How insecurity shows up differently for men and women The hidden cost of constantly seeking approval Why many women struggle with deservingness and self-belief Leadership, confidence, and societal conditioning The relationship between money, power, and decision-making How family systems influence leadership behaviour Why successful people often feel held back by invisible ceilings The importance of healing old stories and limiting beliefs What prevents leaders from stepping fully into their potential How authenticity creates stronger leadership and healthier businesses Memorable Insights "Pressure doesn't create character—it reveals it." "For many women, insecurity feels like protection. For many men, insecurity feels like an obstacle." "The goal isn't to become fearless. The goal is to move forward anyway." "Authentic leadership begins when you stop performing and start bei…