Between Levels with Austeja Ziemba

Between Levels is the podcast for high-achieving women navigating the jump into director, VP, and executive leadership roles, especially when the role looks good on paper, but something inside feels harder than it should. If you've been promoted and are wondering why you feel less confident, not more - this show is for you. Each week, executive coach Austeja Ziemba breaks down the real psychological patterns underneath the leadership struggle: imposter syndrome, self-doubt over-explaining, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the exhausting experience of over-functioning in a role you've already earned. You'll leave each episode with a clearer understanding of what's actually happening underneath the struggle, and one practical shift you can bring into your actual work week. Topics include: imposter syndrome in leadership, building confidence as a new executive, identity lag after promotion, strategic thinking vs tactical thinking, executive presence for women, nervous system and leadership, and how to stop over-functioning at work. Between Levels is for you if you're asking: why does my new leadership role feel so hard? Why do I feel like an imposter after getting promoted? How do I stop second-guessing every decision? How do I lead without losing myself? You got the role. Now let's close the gap. Between Levels with Austeja Ziemba. New episodes weekly.