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The Unworthy Leader Podcast
The real leadership lessons aren’t in the wins—they’re in the doubts, fears, and failures we’re taught to hide. On The Unworthy Leader Podcast, executive coach Kendra Dahlstrom flips the script on success. Through raw stories and real conversations, we expose the hidden side of leadership—and why Doubt is your data™, Failure is fuel™, and Vulnerability is viral™. Ready to lead with more truth, presence, and courage? You’re in the right place.
Through honest, research-backed conversations, Kendra brings raw insights, practical tools, and inspiring guests to help leaders break free from perfectionism and lead from a place of purpose and presence—not performance.
If you're tired of curated leadership advice and craving something more real, this podcast is for you.
In each episode, you’ll discover:
- Scientific research and psychology behind imposter syndrome and unworthiness
- How to transform self-doubt into strength and resilience
- The role of vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety in leadership
- Tools for creating inclusive, human-centered workplaces
- Strategies to overcome burnout, inadequacy, and the fear of being found out
Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a new people manager, or an aspiring leader, The Unworthy Leader Podcast will help you embrace your imperfections, step into your full power, and lead with truth and courage.
Join the movement to redefine leadership—flaws and all.
The Unworthy Leader Podcast
The Unworthy Leader Podcast: Positive Intelligence for Fortune 500 Leaders w/ Linda Scotti (Ep11)
Welcome back to The Unworthy Leader Podcast, where we celebrate entrepreneurs, challenge traditional leadership roles, and embrace the messy truth behind what it means to lead with courage and authenticity. In this episode, host Kendra Dahlstrom sits down with Linda Scotti, a former Google leader turned executive coach specializing in ethical leadership, burnout recovery, and mindset rewiring through Positive Intelligence and RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy).
This candid conversation is packed with real talk about mistakes in leadership, the pressure to be perfect, and how to lead unpopular or cross-functional teams from a place of agency—not exhaustion. Whether you’re navigating career transitions or confronting the internal "not enough" narrative, Linda’s story and coaching approach will leave you feeling empowered and seen.
💡 Key Topics
🌱 The Journey from Google to Coaching
Linda shares her transition from a leadership role at Google to launching a coaching practice focused on helping women in tech redefine success. From burnout to breakthrough, her story highlights the importance of leadership accountability and self-awareness when changing course.
👑 The Root of “I’m Not Enough”
Drawing from her work in RTT and Positive Intelligence, Linda reveals how the core belief of unworthiness is often what silently undermines confident leadership—especially in Fortune 500 environments and fast-paced tech cultures.
🌀 Mindset Tools that Work
From the Saboteur Assessment to Marisa Peer’s “I Am Enough” hypnosis, Linda introduces tools to shift internal narratives that hold leaders back. The goal? Cultivating psychological flexibility and moving from reactivity to intentional, values-aligned leadership.
💥 Leading Without the Mask
Together, Kendra and Linda dive into the cost of perfectionism and how to show up boldly—without needing to "arrive" first. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making room for self-doubt and accountability while still leading powerfully.
🔥 Practical Steps to Reclaim Agency
You don’t need a major overhaul to create change. Linda shares how small, courageous choices—like speaking up in a room where you're the only woman or adjusting your body language—can rewrite the way you see yourself.
✨ Why It Matters
This episode is a must-listen if you’re feeling stuck, questioning your worth, or leading within unpopular teams or high-stakes environments. It's a reminder that heworth—your inner sense of value—is something you build, not earn.
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Connect with Linda Scotti - Website | LinkedIn
Other References in this Episode - Caroline Myss' TEDx Talk | Marisa Peer's Youtube | Positive Intelligence
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