Imposter syndrome. Self-doubt. That persistent voice whispering “you’re not good enough.”
We’ve been told it’s a personal flaw—something women need to fix with mantras, pep talks, or another “confidence workshop.”

Here’s the truth: imposter syndrome isn’t a female failure. It’s a systemic symptom.
Workplace structures, biased feedback, and impossible standards engineer self-doubt—and then blame women for not overcoming it.

In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Rogers, HR powerhouse and women’s leadership advocate, to dismantle the myth of imposter syndrome and expose the real confidence conspiracy.

We cover:
– Why imposter syndrome is more about systems than psychology
– How biased feedback loops fuel self-doubt
– The hidden cost of rewarding confidence theater over competence
– Why “flexible” work often comes with rigid, unspoken expectations
– What real support looks like—from sponsorship to psychological safety
– Practical ways women can reframe self-doubt into self-advocacy
– How leaders can create cultures that build women up instead of wearing them down

Why this episode matters:
Every time we label women’s confidence gap as a personal flaw, we let broken systems off the hook. This conversation challenges the narrative, reframes self-doubt, and demands workplaces that recognize brilliance over bravado. If you care about retaining talent, building equity, and leading with integrity, this one’s for you.

Guest Bio:
Hannah Rogers, MCIPD, is a seasoned HR leader and advocate for reimagining women’s leadership in the workplace. With a career spanning organizational design, leadership development, and talent strategy, she’s passionate about dismantling the systemic barriers that hold women back. Her work shines a light on the invisible pressures women face—and how organizations can create environments where they don’t just survive, but thrive.

Why she matters to you:
If you’ve ever felt like your confidence was questioned more than your competence, Hannah’s insights will feel uncomfortably familiar—and powerfully validating. She brings candor, depth, and practical strategies for leaders and women alike who are ready to rewrite the rules.

Learn more about Hannah: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-rogers-mcipd-97bb5685/

Host Bio:
Kate Ball is an international talent strategist, bestselling author, and unapologetic Bullshit Exorcist on a mission to torch performative HR and take down corporate nonsense with a smile. With 20+ years spent shaking up culture, leadership, and talent strategy at giants like Amazon, Expedia, and Cision, she now runs Sparkle & Sass Consulting—helping brave companies and bolder leaders stop playing nice and start doing better.

On The Culture Chronicles, Kate calls it like it is: no jargon, no fluff, and definitely no beige. Just sharp minds, spicy takes, and real talk about what’s broken at work—and who’s bold enough to fix it.

This isn’t your HR department’s podcast. It’s the one they hope you never find.

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