Your Biggest Career Obstacle Isn’t Your Skills, It’s Self-Doubt | Courtney Intersimone

Your Biggest Career Obstacle Isn’t Your Skills, It’s Self-Doubt | Courtney Intersimone

From The Influence Exchange by J.V.

July 29, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 44

About this episode

In this episode, J.V. and Courtney Intersimone discuss how self-doubt can be a major obstacle in career advancement and explore strategies for overcoming it.

What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career isn't a lack of talent, experience, or opportunity? What if it's self-doubt? In episode 44 of The Influence Exchange, J.V. sits down with executive coach and former corporate leader Courtney Intersimone to discuss leadership, confidence, career growth, imposter syndrome, executive presence, and what it really takes to reach the next level professionally. After spending 26 years working alongside senior executive leadership teams and high-potential talent in highly competitive corporate environments, Courtney has seen firsthand why some people continue to grow while others remain stuck. In this conversation, we discuss: Why talented people still struggle with self-doubt The truth about imposter syndrome How leaders are evaluated for executive roles The difference between managing yourself and leading others Why relationships and networking matter more than most people realize How to navigate career transitions and setbacks The importance of asking questions and seeking clarity What separates high performers from future executives Why your future is more within your control than you think One of the most powerful takeaways…

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