320. The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Leadership Lessons with Marc A. Pitman

That quiet voice saying “I’m not good enough” shows up for almost every leader, even the ones who look the most confident from the outside. Mick Spiers sits down with world-renowned leadership coach Marc A. Pitman , author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt, to unpack why self-doubt and imposter syndrome are so persistent and how they can actually point you toward growth, alignment, and better leadership decisions. We dig into the stories we tell ourselves and how confirmation bias turns those stories into “proof.” Mark shares practical ways to rescript self-talk with simple language shifts that move you from fixed labels to a growth mindset, plus the pattern-interrupt questions that help you stop reacting on autopilot. We also talk about fear of loss, why it blocks action, and how reframing rejection through a “Go for No” mindset can make hard calls and bold moves feel more doable. From there, Mark maps the Leader’s Journey through four quadrants, showing why copying others only works for so long and how authentic leadership emerges when you integrate internal signals like values, emotions, and lived experience with external inputs like books, mentors, and training. We also cover strategic vulnerability, the fear of judgment in social settings, and how to help team members who doubt themselves by giving specific feedback they can actually believe and repeat. 🌐 Connect with Marc: • Website: • LinkedIn: • Instagram: 📚 You can purchase Marc's books on Amazon Send us Fan Mail Executive Wins Podcast The Executive Wins Podcast features inspiring Executives who share their biggest wins. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show ✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week! 📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. 🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here: 📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: If you would like a signed copy, please reach out to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade: 👉 Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: Get extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral Link Wise Referral link: Strea...

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320. The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Leadership Lessons with Marc A. Pitman is an episode from The Leadership Project by Mick Spiers.

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This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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