In the journey of leadership, we often hear about the importance of skills, experience, and networking. But there's a less-discussed factor that can be just as crucial: perspective. Recently, I had an enlightening experience that brought this idea into sharp focus.

The Power of Perspective: Insights from Top Executives

Last week, I found myself in a unique position. Seated around a table with a group of powerful executives during a group coaching program I run about women at work, I listened intently as we delved into a pivotal question: When had the switch flipped for them? At what point did they find their confidence, and what changed?

Their responses were both surprising and enlightening. While most admitted to occasionally still experiencing imposter syndrome (a reminder that self-doubt can persist even at the highest levels), they all pointed to a significant change in their professional lives as the catalyst for their increased confidence. For some, it was a new job. For...