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From Competent to Confident: Why Many Capable Leaders Still Feel Stuck
Episode 6219th January 2026 • Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level • Nick Sellers
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership, host Nick Sellers addresses the quiet uncertainties experienced by capable and reliable leaders who feel they haven't yet reached their full leadership potential.

He discusses the silent transition phase many leaders undergo and challenges the misconception that confidence follows competence.

Instead, he emphasizes that the issue often lies in identity and the need for leaders to trust their own authority.

Nick introduces The Leadership Reset Program, designed to offer personalized development and practice spaces, helping emerging leaders build true confidence and strategic presence quickly.

The episode underscores the importance of purposeful, deliberate development and strategic thinking, encouraging leaders to choose growth over comfort.

00:00 Introduction: The Quiet Tension of Leadership

01:07 Understanding the Transition Phase

01:53 The Misconception of Confidence and Competence

03:38 The Gap in Leadership Development

05:53 The Leadership Reset Program

07:01 Personalized Leadership Development

08:07 The Real Challenge: Choosing Confidence

09:01 Conclusion and Next Steps

Useful links:

  1. Schedule a free discovery call
  2. Book an hour-long Introduction to Coaching session
  3. Find out more about The Leadership Reset 4-month programme
  4. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
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