I have said for years that we are all a work in progress, yet over the break I realised I had not stopped to ask how that really lands with you. In this episode I unpack a very real dilemma about the tension I feel holding credibility,and expertise whilst still learning.

I share why I resist the label of expert, why authority feels different, and how that distinction has shifted my thinking in a profound way. This is not about pretending we know it all or polishing our certainty until it shines. It is about learning openly, staying relevant, and trusting that credibility grows through honesty rather than performance.

If you have ever wondered whether admitting you are still learning weakens your position, this conversation is for you. We introverts do not need to be louder or shinier to be trusted, just real, useful, and human.

Key points

• Expert versus authority
• Credibility and learning
• Being visibly unfinished