The Empty Seats that Mattered
✈️ The Empty Seats That Mattered By Maureen ZappalaSpeaker, Author, and Former NASA Engineer When “small” moments become your biggest impact On October 27, 2025,
Category: Impostor Syndrome
The Day I Shut Down NASA
The Day I Shut Down NASA This is not a newsflash: Success and failure are touchy subjects for people with self-doubt. This IS a newsflash:
Impostor Syndrome and the Iceberg Effect
What’s really going on with your top performers? Your best people might look like they are doing their best work.And they probably are. But here
Mindset Misfires of Impostor Syndrome
How your team’s brilliance and their self-doubt are two sides of the same coin. Do you favor the process or the product? I love
Be Like Mel
Be Like Mel: The Leader Mind-Reader Because what you see isn’t always what your team is thinking In the movie What Women Want, Mel Gibson’s
Confidence, Courage and Impostor Syndrome
What I Learned From Not Being The Smartest Female in Engineering! Do you know the difference between confidence and courage? I didn’t—not at first. While
When Gender Meets Impostor Syndrome
Imagine two coworkers, Tim and Jenny, both at the top of their game, both wrestling with that sinking feeling of “I don’t belong here.” Tim
Locked Down and Shaken Up
If change triggers impostor syndrome, then the COVID pandemic was like throwing gasoline on a fire. Virtually overnight, our workplaces, routines, roles, and expectations were
You mean I’m normal?
You mean I’m normal? Understanding the sources of Impostor Syndrome If you’ve ever thought, “If they only knew I have no idea what I’m doing…”
Impostor Syndrome Cycle Case Study: Meet Jan
When you imagine a top performer at work, you probably picture someone like Jan. She’s experienced, respected, and widely viewed as successful. To everyone around
The Truth About Impostor Syndrome: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters for Your Team
You’ve probably heard someone say it—or maybe even said it yourself: “One day, they’ll figure out I have no idea what I’m doing.” That’s not
She’s the “Real Deal.”
When You Think Someone Else is the “Real Deal.” I’ve had the privilege of speaking at some incredible events, sharing the stage with brilliant minds