This episode tackles impostor syndrome for fractional CTOs, with Marissa and Lior breaking down why even seasoned leaders feel it—and how to move through it. They reframe confidence around proven activities, not titles or encyclopedic knowledge, and highlight leadership as creating new capabilities, not doing all the hands‑on work. Expect practical tools like an “evidence folder,” the “experience & impact inventory,” an Uber-inspired “in charge, not in control” model, and a strong bias to action that turns outreach into contracts.

You’ll learn:

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  Why impostor syndrome shows up even for experienced leaders—and why niche context matters more than titles.

  
  


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  How to build confidence assets: an evidence folder plus an experience & impact inventory that documents wins and outcomes.

  
  


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  The leader’s real job: create new capabilities, orchestrate “who not how,” and allocate the best people instead of being hands‑on.

  
  


• A practical mindset shift: be “in charge, not in control,” using the Uber back‑seat analogy to scale impact across clients.


• Why action beats analysis: outreach → conversations → contracts; optimize for more at‑bats, not perfect swings.

For Fractional CTOs and tech leaders ready to trade analysis paralysis for decisive leadership, this conversation offers clear next steps—build evidence, lead from the back seat, and take action now.

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