Many leaders expect confidence to grow as they become more senior. Instead, something subtler often happens.
The work is familiar, but being seen is not.
Attention sharpens.
Decisions feel heavier.
You notice yourself hesitating in moments you once moved through easily.
Nothing about your competence has changed.
But visibility changes how your mind and body process risk.
This Disruptors Lead live conversation explores what’s happening beneath that shift, and why capable leaders can feel less certain precisely when they carry more responsibility.
This is not about confidence but an understanding of the internal responses that shape how you speak, decide, and hold authority when you lead.
Live session
When Being Seen Feels Risky: The Psychology of Leadership Visibility with Creative Pause For Life.
Date: 25th Feb 2026
Time: 12–1 pm (UK)
Following the recent pieces on Commanding the Room and When Being Seen Feels Risky, this conversation focuses on the internal shift that often appears once leadership becomes visible.
Ongoing live conversations take place inside Disruptors Lead.
Member discussion