Dual Leadership: Overcoming CEO self doubt


As an executive coach, a common theme that leaders bring to coaching is navigating the complex challenges they face in their roles and how to perform effectively while also driving innovation and transformation within their organisations.

The Workforce 2024 report by Korn Ferry resonate with this theme, highlighting that a significant 71% of US CEOs, along with their global counterparts, experience self-doubt.

Despite their achievements many CEOs feel overwhelmed by the multitude of responsibilities they juggle. This is less about their ability and more about the scale of challenges faced all at once.

To navigate these challenges:

– Create a collaborative senior leadership team to address significant issues

­- Select team members who can push you up rather than those who need constant extra support

– Have a confidant, advisor, coach…. for open and honest discussions about these challenges, support…

What has been your most effective strategy for overcoming self-doubt in leadership roles?
How have you built and maintained a strong leadership team that supports you through challenging times?


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