Even the most capable leaders can unintentionally derail their own success. From procrastination and perfectionism to self-doubt and avoiding tough conversations, self-sabotage can impact us all.In this episode, John Wang – author of Big Asian Energy (Penguin Random House, 2025), TEDx speaker, coach, and host of the Big Asian Energy podcast – returns to the podcast unpack how self-sabotage shows up in leadership, and uniquely for Asians and in Asian culture. With clients including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs, John blends cultural insight with science-backed strategies to help Asian professionals build confidence, visibility, and impact.We explore the links between self-sabotage and imposter syndrome, patterns like self-diminishment and self-censorship, and practical steps to reclaim your leadership potential. Whether you’ve battled self-doubt or want to lead with more confidence, this conversation is packed with insights to help you break through the ‘bamboo ceiling’ and thrive.0:00 Intro03:15 - Self sabotage and its impact on leadership04:38 - The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’11:58 - Imposter syndrome22:05 - Self diminishment, self sacrifice, self criticizing, self censoring, self rejection, self isolating, and self abandonment30:00 - Obligation31:33 - Strategies for overcoming self sabotage35:49 - Debunking the imposter syndrome41:11 - What’s next for John42:11 - Where to find JohnVisit John’s website - https://www.bigasianenergy.comConnect with John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wang-b79ba396/?originalSubdomain=caHosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.comFollow usLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbrightTwitter - twitter.com/pplbright Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbrightInstagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/ Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience.People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems.#LeadershipDevelopment #ImposterSyndrome #SelfConfidence

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