Ever feel like you’re faking it, even when you know what you’re doing? You’re not alone. In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, hosts Angie Snowball, Bruce Cramer, and Dr. Nawtej Dosanjh unpack Imposter Syndrome, that sneaky voice that tells you you’re not ready, not qualified, or not enough.

Together, they’ll explore:

• Why high achievers experience imposter syndrome the most
• How corporate conditioning and performance pressure create doubt
• The truth about confidence (and how to build it even when you don’t feel it)
• Practical tools for reframing self-doubt and collecting “evidence” of your worth

Why listen?

Because imposter syndrome doesn’t just whisper it limits.  If you’ve ever questioned your value, second-guessed your achievements, or felt like you “just got lucky,” this episode will help you:

• Recognize your self-doubt for what it is, a sign of growth, not weakness
• Reframe fear into focus and hesitation into action
• Learn how confident people keep showing up even when they don’t feel ready
• Start believing in your own expertise and success

Sometimes the hardest part of success isn’t getting there, it’s accepting that you deserve to be there.

Cocktail of the Week: The Classic Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
• 1 oz fresh espresso (hot or cooled)
• ½ oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)

Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with 3 coffee beans for health, wealth, and happiness.

We have talked about culture a lot on previous episodes. But deliberately without too much structure. There are so many ways to talk about culture but today we’re unpacking Geert Hofstede’s six dimensions of culture, one of the most influential frameworks for understanding how culture shapes behavior, leadership, and organizations.

We are going to answer questions such as:

Why do negotiations break down between teams from different countries?

Why does one culture prize hierarchy while another pushes equality?

Why listen?

To gain insight into how culture shapes trust, communication, motivation, and decision-making. All are critical for effective leadership in diverse environments.

Cocktail of the Week: The Winter Pimm’s

Ingredients:

100g brown sugar

1 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

4 cloves

150ml water

1 lemon

2 clementines

150ml Cointreau

1.25 bottles of light red wine, such as a Beaujolais.

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In this week’s episode, we look at conflicts that cannot seem to be solved.  

Whether it is in life, career or business, conflicts are intractable when they become deeply rooted, long-lasting, and resistant to resolution. This typically happens when underlying issues involve identity, values, power, or historical grievances, and when trust has broken down. Such conflicts often persist despite negotiation or mediation because parties see the struggle as zero-sum or existential, making compromise seem impossible.  

Together, we’ll unpack how to recognize what’s really going on beneath the surface, how to rebuild trust and reconciliation, and what to do when nothing seems to work.

Learn more about us and what we do:

Dr Nawtej Dosanjh – The Strategy Doctor

Strategist and coach helping leaders scale smarter, lead stronger, and live better.

Join the AI Leadership Growth Accelerator to master AI-driven strategy and build lasting impact.

Apply to join the community: https://drnawtej.netlify.app/

Bruce Cramer – The Corporate Cockroach

Executive coach and strategist helping professionals lead with confidence, clarity, and courage.

Unlock your next breakthrough → https://brucecramer.netlify.app/

Angie Snowball – The Renaissance Woman

Certified business coach helping leaders scale profitably while creating more freedom and fulfilment.

Join the coaching and community today: https://www.angiesnowball.com/

Cocktail of the Week: The Bourbon Bushwick

Ingredients

-2 oz bourbon (in place of rye)

-¾ oz sweet (rosso) vermouth

-¼ oz maraschino liqueur

-¼ oz bitter orange-liqueur such as Amer Picon (or a substitute like Amaro Lucano)

Instructions

 - Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a minute.

 - In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitter orange-liqueur.

 - Stir gently for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled and diluted. (Use a bar-spoon, stirring smoothly.)

 - Discard ice from the chilled serving glass, then strain the mixture into it.

 - Serve without garnish (or optionally, a lemon twist or a maraschino cherry if you like a little extra accent).

 - Sip and enjoy.

Leadership isn’t about being in charge, it’s about taking care of those in your charge.

In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Bruce, Angie, and Dr. Nawtej pour a thoughtful conversation on what real leadership looks like in business, in life, and even behind the bar.

Each host takes the lead on one theme clarity, courage, and accountability and sharing stories that are equal parts laugh-worthy and thought-provoking. From boardroom battles to lessons learned over cocktails, they uncover how true leaders inspire trust, curiosity, and growth in others (without losing themselves in the process).

Learn more about us and what we do:

Dr Nawtej Dosanjh – The Strategy Doctor

Strategist and coach helping leaders scale smarter, lead stronger, and live better.

Join the AI Leadership Growth Accelerator to master AI-driven strategy and build lasting impact.

Apply to join the community: https://drnawtej.netlify.app/

Bruce Cramer – The Corporate Cockroach

Executive coach and strategist helping professionals lead with confidence, clarity, and courage.

Unlock your next breakthrough → https://brucecramer.netlify.app/

Angie Snowball – The Renaissance Woman

Certified business coach helping leaders scale profitably while creating more freedom and fulfillment.

Join the coaching and community today: https://www.angiesnowball.com/

This Week’s Cocktail:

Ingredients:

2 oz Cognac (or good-quality Brandy)

1 oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec)

¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Optional: ¼ oz Simple Syrup

Sugar for rim

Lemon twist or orange peel

Directions:

Rim the glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the edge of a chilled coupe or martini glass and dip it lightly in sugar.

Shake it up: Add Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

Shake well until chilled and blended.

Strain into your prepared glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist or orange peel.

We’ve all had moments where our emotions take over and suddenly, we’re reacting instead of responding. 

In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Angie, Bruce, and Dr Nawtej get real about emotional control, what happens when we lose it, how to get it back, and why it matters more than ever in today’s fast, reactive world.

Build Your Business with The AI Leadership Growth Accelerator

A private community for the architects of success and catalysts for transformation — where visionary leaders, founders, and innovators come together to learn, grow, and scale their impact through AI-driven leadership and business mastery.

👉 Apply to Join Now Dr Nawtej Dosanjh : https://drnawtej.netlify.app/

Helping high-performing leaders scale smarter, lead stronger, and live better.

As a seasoned executive and certified business coach, I guide ambitious founders to grow profitably — without sacrificing balance or well-being.

✨ Join my coaching program and become the architect of your next level of success.

Bruice Cramer : https://brucecramer.netlify.app/

Angie Snowball, a seasoned executive and certified business coach helping leaders scale profitably while creating more freedom and fulfillment.

👉 Join my coaching and community today: https://www.angiesnowball.com/

You’ll also learn how to:

 - Recognise your triggers before they control you

 - “Name it to tame it” - The easiest way to regain emotional balance

 - Use curiosity and tone to defuse conflict

 - Set better boundaries (and finally sleep without checking email at midnight)

 - Regulate emotions without suppressing them

Because when you control your emotions, you control your choices, and that’s where real growth begins.

This Thursday’s Episode Drink: Amaretto Sour

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz (45 ml) Amaretto liqueur

• 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (or to taste)

• Optional: ½ oz (15 ml) bourbon (adds depth and balances sweetness)

•  Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add the amaretto, lemon juice, and simple syrup (plus bourbon if using).

3. Shake well until chilled (about 15 seconds).

4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.

Work isn’t just changing, it’s being redefined. 

Remote work has given us freedom and flexibility, but it’s also reshaping culture, communication, and even the way careers are built.

In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Bruce, Angie and Dr Nawtej share their takes on the “third wave” of work and what it means for all of us.

From the perks of working anywhere, to the risks for younger professionals, to how culture and behaviour shift when we leave the office behind. You’ll hear unfiltered takes and practical strategies to navigate the future of work.

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Episode Description:

How much of you belongs in the workplace?

In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Bruce, Angie, and Dr. Nawtej explore the evolving art of

authenticity at work, when showing your human side strengthens trust, and when it can cross the line into

oversharing.

From Zoom confessions and team-building retreats to the politics of “being real” with your boss, we unpack the

balance between connection and professionalism. Because success in today’s workplace isn’t just about

performance, it’s about people. But how much of your personal story truly serves your professional one?

Why People Should Watch:

 You’ll learn how to build meaningful professional relationships without losing boundaries.

 You’ll understand emotional intelligence in action, how to connect without overexposing.

 You’ll gain leadership insights for modeling authenticity safely and effectively.

 You’ll hear hilarious and heartfelt stories about when “getting personal” worked and when it really

didn’t.

Perfect for leaders, teams, and anyone trying to balance heart and hustle in today’s human-centric workplace.

Ever wonder what it really takes to make a big career shift, whether that’s stepping into a new industry, starting a business, or finally pursuing your passion? In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, hosts Angie Snowball, Bruce Cramer, and Dr. Nawtej Dosanjh dive into what it means to reinvent yourself with confidence, strategy, and purpose.

• Recognize the signs it’s time for a change
• Prepare mentally and financially for a career pivot
• Translate your skills and experience into a new field
• Overcome fear, uncertainty, and imposter syndrome
• Build momentum and community as you step into what’s next

Why listen? Because sometimes the hardest part of change isn’t the leap itself, it’s believing you’re allowed to. This episode will help you move from thinking about it to taking that first, confident step forward.

Cocktail of the Week: The Snowball

Ingredients

• 1 oz Advocaat (or vanilla liqueur)
• 1 oz vodka
• 3 oz lemonade (sparkling preferred)
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry

Instructions

• Shake Advocaat and vodka with ice. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling lemonade and garnish.

Because sometimes the best way forward is to glance back, this recap distills 20 episodes into one refreshing pour of insights you can sip in under an hour. It’s fun, fast, and just what you need to remember why success is always best served with a splash.

We’ve served up 20 episodes of cocktails, conversations, and life-changing insights, and now it’s time for the after-party. In this special recap, we’ll shake things up by pouring a quick shot of wisdom from each episode. Think of it as the “Cliff Notes” of cocktails: all the flavor, all the fun, and just the highlights you need to remember (without the hangover). From Appletinis and accountability to Gimlets and growth mindset, we’ll revisit the best sips, the biggest laughs, and the boldest takeaways that can still transform your life, career, and business.

So, if you’ve missed an episode or just want a splashy refresher, this one’s your barstool cheat sheet to the wisdom we’ve been mixing all season. Cocktail of the Week: White Wine of your choice!

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Because the way you finish the year determines how you start the next. Most people coast through Q4, but this episode gives you the mindset, strategy, and tools to:

• Refocus your energy on what truly matters in life, career, and business.

• Eliminate distractions and dead weight that keep you from crossing the finish line strong.

• Leverage the 80/20 rule to get maximum results in minimum time.

• Turn Q4 momentum into a launchpad for your best year yet.

Don’t just limp to December 31st. Sprint with purpose, power, and a splash of style.

It’s the final stretch of the year, the last quarter, where momentum matters most. In this episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Bruce Cramer (The Corporate Cockroach), Angie Snowball (The Renaissance Woman), and Dr. Nawtej Dosanjh (The Strategy Doctor) break down what it takes to close Q4 with clarity, focus, and fire. From setting priorities that matter, to re-igniting motivation, to making those small adjustments that create big results, you’ll walk away with practical tools and a renewed sense of urgency.

Cocktail of the Week: The B-52 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz Kahlúa (coffee liqueur – the strong base, like discipline)

• 1/2 oz Baileys Irish Cream (the smooth middle, like balance in life)

• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier (the bright top, like explosive results in Q4)

Instructions

1. Use a shot glass.

2. Slowly pour Kahlúa into the glass (first layer).

3. Gently layer Baileys over the back of a spoon so it floats on top (second layer).

4. Repeat with Grand Marnier for the final layer (third layer).

5. Serve immediately—no stirring, the beauty is in the layers.

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