Imposter Syndrome in Headship: Stop Performing Leadership
Imposter syndrome in headship often comes from trying to perform leadership rather than inhabit it.
In this episode of Headship After Hours, we explore why confidence in school leadership wavers — and why trying to be everything to everybody fragments authority.
Sustainable headship is not about copying another leadership style or meeting every expectation. It’s about alignment.
We discuss authenticity in leadership, values clarity, confidence under pressure, and why you don’t need to satisfy everyone to lead well.
If you are a UK headteacher navigating doubt, pressure, and conflicting expectations, this episode will help you return to clarity and identity.
Leadership is not a costume. It’s alignment.
I am currently offering a funded £700 Senior Attendance & Leadership Review for headteachers carrying attendance pressure.
It begins with a short assessment and leads to a private strategy session.
Apply now - https://atrejwhi.formester.com/f/hwL9GCyin
Headship After Hours
This podcast is for headteachers, executive heads & aspiring heads who want to lead well without losing themselves in the process. Paul Collin, former head and leadership coach, talks about isolation, pressure, governing bodies, staff dynamics & the inner work of staying grounded. I am offering a funded £1,000 Senior Attendance & Leadership Review for headteachers in complex school contexts.It begins with a short assessment and, if eligible, leads to a structured strategic review, on-site visit, executive reporting, clear 90-day plan.Apply Now - https://atrejwhi.formester.com/f/hwL9GCyin/
- No. of episodes: 27
- Latest episode: 2026-06-05
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