The Mid-Career Exhaustion: When Imposter Syndrome Hits Different | Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead: Leadership, Career & Influence · Sep 25, 2026 · 7m · transcript

This episode of Women Who Lead addresses the specific phenomenon of mid-career exhaustion and imposter syndrome, targeting ambitious professionals who have achieved success but feel like frauds. Host Deborah Doyle explores why high-achieving women in leadership roles often feel a heavy fatigue that is distinct from burnout: it is the mental drain of maintaining a facade of perfection. If you are navigating a promotion, leading a team, or questioning your authority despite your credentials, this conversation provides the validation and strategic tools needed to dismantle the 'imposter'…