A senior leader once told me I wasn’t cut out to be a manager. For years, I believed him. It took time to realise that his judgement reflected his values, not my potential.

Being surrounded by people who seem more experienced can trigger imposter syndrome. But what if that discomfort is exactly where learning begins?

Spending hours perfecting your appraisal document won’t improve your rating. A short reflection on performance, evidence and where real impact happens.