The Caroline Flanagan Podcast

Practical, proven strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome and build lasting confidence. No fluff. Just actionable tools and mindset shifts you can use immediately.

Caroline Flanagan Podcast

Episode #70 Acceptance

Want to change things? Start by accepting the way things are...

Episode #69 What’s Your Superpower?

You have a superpower. Here’s how to use it...

Episode #68 The Inclusion Illusion

In today’s episode I introduce you to the Inclusion Illusion. It’s one of the Progression Pitfalls I identify in my new book on Imposter Syndrome “Be The First” (published November...

The Caroline Flanagan Podcast

Welcome to….. the Caroline Flanagan Podcast! This is a special episode to announce that I’m renaming the podcast. From today, what was previously known as the Babyproof Your Career Podcast,...

Episode #67 Recommitment

It isn’t enough to make a decision to do something. In order to make it happen, you need to recommit to the goal. Not just once, but over and over...

Episode #66 Your Body Speaks

If you’ve been working your usual long hours during lockdown, this period has probably been harder on your body. When you remove the commute to work, the excuse to stop...

Episode #65 Habits

Research shows that 45% of our daily action is controlled by habit. Therefore, it’s important to consider what your habits are and whether they are producing the results you want....

Episode #64 Brene Brown’s Lessons On Vulnerability

Vulnerability is usually seen as a weakness, so the last place you would expect to find it (or feel able to show it) is in the workplace. But Brene Brown’s...

Episode #63 The Diversity Distraction

This week I talk about distractions, and how they divert your attention away from the work you are here to do. There are distractions everywhere – Instagram, Netflix, coffee breaks,...

Bonus episode: Black Lives Matter

Personal reflections on racial inequality – unscripted and unedited. Plus: wise words from my 16 year old son Dylan.

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The Secret Signs of Imposter Syndrome Every Black Lawyer Should Know

Discover the 60 behaviours quietly driving your overworking, overthinking, playing small, and self-sabotage – and finally understand why before they derail your day or career.

This guide is built specifically for Black lawyers, where these behaviours aren’t just about self-doubt. They’re also survival strategies you’ve developed in spaces where you’ve had to be twice as good to get half as far.