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,
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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
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
A New Kind of Leadership
Would it surprise you to know that some of your top performers feel incompetent? That many of your most accomplished team members think they’re one
Fake it Till You Make it? Yeah, no.
Why “Acting As If” Works Better Than “Faking It” Impostor syndrome is a common experience for high achievers, often making you feel like you don’t
From Foolish to Fortified: My Planet Hollywood Visit
“Why is this so hard?” Stepping into unfamiliar territory can really crank up the self-doubt of impostor syndrome feelings. It screams the loudest in times
Impostor Syndrome and Building Inner Confidence
The other day I was listening to the Feb 16, 2024 podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” titled, “Three Ways to Build Inner Confidence.” I
Super Bowl: When close isn’t close enough
The other night, thanks to an invite from a friend, I was at the Raiders Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl opening night party. The
Dancing Through Impostor Syndrome
In April 2022, I nervously walked into a local Arthur Murray studio to take dance lessons. My goal was simple: Even though I’ve never taken
The Impostor Syndrome explained in under 7 minutes.
In lieu of my own written post, I thought I’d introduce you to a very very cool video I stumbled upon a few months ago.
The Simplest Way to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
“They all expect me to be the expert. I’m not!” This is the script inside the head of someone who suffers from Impostor syndrome. Can
Leadership is NOT Rocket Science
“This control room looks like Mission Control! And it’s just as intense! All these people…they’re so focused. I feel out of place. Look, there he