In this episode, Kate sits down with leadership expert and global Executive Coach Kim Lancer, founder of Tall Poppies Leadership, who is on a mission to help one million leaders lead confidently and "stand tall."Growing up in Australia, Kim experienced firsthand how the country's notorious "Tall Poppy Syndrome" encourages high achievers to downplay their success. After spending most of her career overseas in the UK and USA—where this cultural phenomenon is less prominent—Kim returned to Australia determined to flip the script. She founded her business to help leaders embrace their achievements and develop authentic, powerful leadership styles.Now Kim empowers executives across five continents to confidently own their success rather than hide it. Her signature "Know, Trust, Be Yourself" methodology is transforming leadership development by turning a culture of cutting people down into one that lifts everyone up.If you've ever felt pressure to downplay your wins or shrink to make others comfortable, you'll enjoy this conversation.Key Highlights & Takeaways:🌍 From Exchange Student to Global Leadership Expert Kim's 20-year international career journey—from Dutch exchange student to NYC executive—shaped her culturally aware, human-centric approach to leadership development.🎯 The Confidence Crisis in LeadershipWhy confidence is the most overlooked yet critical leadership skillHow self-doubt ("Kevin," as Kim calls it) sabotages even high performersCultural differences in confidence expression between Australia/NZ and US/UK markets💡 The "Know, Trust, Be Yourself" FrameworkKnow Yourself: Build genuine self-awareness through intentional reflectionTrust Yourself: Learn to manage (not eliminate) self-doubt effectivelyBe Yourself: Leverage your unique quirks and strengths as leadership advantages🌺 Tall Poppy Syndrome DecodedWhy Australia and New Zealand struggle with celebrating individual achievementThe business cost of cultural pressure to "stay humble"How leaders can "stand tall" without apology⚖️ The Gender Confidence DivideWomen acknowledge self-doubt more openly but may underestimate their capabilitiesMen often mask internal struggles behind confident facadesWhy both genders need safe spaces for authentic leadership development🧠 Strategic Self-AwarenessTasha Eurich's research: 95% think they're self-aware, but only 10-15% actually areSelf-awareness as competitive advantage, not just emotional intelligenceUnderstanding your energy patterns, values, and impact on others🚀 Leadership as Personal GrowthConfidence as a developable skill, not fixed traitLearning to sit with discomfort and use it as fuel for growthWhy sustainable transformation beats quick coaching fixesReady to lead with more confidence and authenticity?Connect with Kim Lancer at Tall Poppies Leadership: https://tallpoppies.us/Connect with Your Hosts:Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business 🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/ 📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness ✉️ Email: [email protected] Morris | Digital Systers 🌐 Website: https://www.digitalsysters.com/ 📱 Instagram: @sammorris.businesscoach

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