Self-doubt is one of the most common yet rarely discussed challenges faced by leaders across industries. Even experienced executives may experience internal uncertainty when making high-impact decisions, leading teams through change, or managing complex stakeholder expectations. The Managing Self-Doubt in Leadership Roles Training Course delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute is designed to help leaders recognise, understand, and effectively manage the psychological barriers that undermine confidence and performance. This executive leadership training course provides practical frameworks, behavioural tools, and evidence-based strategies to help leaders transform self-doubt into constructive self-awareness that supports growth and resilience.
Through an engaging and structured learning journey, participants will explore the root causes of self-doubt, including perfectionism, impostor feelings, fear of judgement, and decision anxiety. The programme emphasises emotional intelligence, cognitive reframing, and self-leadership practices that empower leaders to strengthen their inner confidence while maintaining authenticity and humility. Participants will develop the ability to navigate uncertainty with clarity, communicate with conviction, and demonstrate consistent leadership presence even in high-pressure environments. By combining psychological insight with leadership application, this course enables executives to cultivate mental strength, improve decision quality, and sustain performance across evolving organisational contexts.
Objectives
By the end of this Managing Self-Doubt in Leadership Roles Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the psychological foundations and triggers of self-doubt in leadership contexts
- Identify personal patterns of self-critical thinking and limiting beliefs
- Apply cognitive and behavioural techniques to manage negative internal dialogue
- Strengthen emotional intelligence to enhance self-awareness and self-regulation
- Develop confidence-building habits that support sustainable leadership performance
- Manage impostor feelings and perfectionism in demanding executive roles
- Improve decision-making confidence in ambiguous and high-stakes situations
- Enhance leadership communication by projecting clarity and conviction
- Build resilience and mental agility to cope with pressure and organisational change
- Create a personalised action plan to sustain confidence and self-leadership growth
Target Audience
This executive leadership training course is designed for professionals who seek to enhance confidence, emotional resilience, and psychological strength within leadership roles, including:
- Senior executives and organisational leaders
- Mid-level managers transitioning into leadership positions
- Team leaders responsible for strategic or operational decision-making
- High-potential professionals preparing for leadership advancement
- HR and organisational development specialists supporting leadership growth
- Entrepreneurs and business owners navigating uncertainty and growth challenges
- Project and programme managers leading complex initiatives
- Professionals experiencing impostor feelings or confidence barriers in leadership roles
- Leaders managing organisational change, transformation, or crisis situations