The Stories that Shape Us with Lyn Lee

About this episode

Lyn Lee discusses her journey with imposter syndrome and the narratives surrounding success and belonging.

Lyn Lee, the first Asian woman to have served as Global Chief DEI Officer at Shell and bestselling author of Tiny Rice Grains, reveals that even with all her achievements, she still struggles with feeling truly seen. She opens up about discovering that the narratives we inherit about success, belonging, and who we should be don't have to be the ones we keep, navigating imposter syndrome while leading global change, and learning that small ripples matter more than waiting to make a big splash. This conversation explores the gap between visibility and being seen, why self-doubt persists even at the peak, and how each act of reclaiming your truth creates impact far beyond yourself.

People in this episode

Guest: Lyn Lee

Topics covered

• DEI
• imposter syndrome
• self-identity
• narratives of success
• visibility

Keywords

• Global Chief DEI Officer
• bestselling author
• Tiny Rice Grains
• self-doubt
• reclaiming truth

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Tiny Rice Grains

Books & works: The Stories that Shape Us, Tiny Rice Grains

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