Do you ever get this close to a promotion, a big move, or a bold personal goal—then suddenly pull back with a perfect-sounding reason like “I’m not ready yet” or “I don’t have time right now”? That pattern has a name: self-sabotage—and in this episode, Albert Bramante explains why it’s one of the most common faces of impostor syndrome. 

Albert is a psychologist by training, a talent agent who supports high performers under pressure, and the author of Rise Above the Script. Even though his work often centers on performers, the insights translate directly to leaders and introverts navigating visibility, pressure, and growth.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Reframe self-sabotage as self-protection—how your brain tries to keep you safe from change, exposure, and a “new identity,” even when the goal is positive. 
• Expose the “I’m too busy” cover story with a simple time audit that reveals where avoidance (scrolling, numbing, procrastination) is quietly stealing momentum. 
• Rewrite the script in your head with micro-tools: add “yet,” practice “yes-and,” reduce “but,” limit “try,” and take one small action outside your comfort zone to break the loop. 

If you’re ready to stop shrinking at the moment it matters most, this conversation will give you a clean, practical starting point—without pretending confidence has to feel loud. 

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Guest links

• Website: https://albertbramante.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante 
• Linktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/albertbramante 
• Book (Rise Above the Script): https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Above-Script-Confronting-Performing-ebook/dp/B0CW19F7WZ

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