Imposter Syndrome, Identity, and Showing Up Anyway — featuring Armando Leduc

Constructive Interference Episode 4 with Rufus Cressend

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What if the biggest thing holding you back wasn’t a lack of talent, resources, or opportunity — but the fear of being seen?

In this episode of Constructive Interference, I sit down with Armando Leduc — actor, creative entrepreneur, and podcast coach — for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. We dig deep into the psychology of imposter syndrome, the magic of messy content creation, and why so many visionaries struggle to finish what they start.

Spoiler: it’s not laziness. It’s hyper-clarity.

Episode Highlights:

• Confidence Isn’t Found — It’s Built

“The byproduct of creating content is confidence in oneself and discovery of oneself.”

Armando shares how showing up consistently — especially when he didn’t feel ready — helped him step into his voice as a creator and leader. For anyone who’s ever felt like a fraud in their own life, this is your sign to hit publish.

• Imposter Syndrome Isn’t Insecurity — It’s Self-Protection

“Why would anyone listen to me?”
“I’m not good enough.”
“They’re going to laugh.”

If you’ve heard that inner monologue, you’re not alone. We talk about how imposter syndrome masks itself as humility — and how content creation can actually help you unmask your identity.

• Visionaries Already Watched the Whole Movie

“I don’t need to finish it. I already saw the whole thing in my head.”

This one hit hard. Armando explains why high-achieving creatives often struggle to follow through: the dopamine rush came when the idea arrived — not the execution. We break down how to rewire that tendency and build accountability into the process.

• You Need Truth-Tellers, Not Yes-Men

“You don’t need more fans. You need more truth-tellers.”

Growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone — it happens in the uncomfortable conversations. Armando and I reflect on how the right kind of support system is less about praise and more about challenge.

• Purge. Marry. Simplify.

This is Armando’s personal clarity framework — and it’s gold. We walk through how cutting through mental clutter can lead to the kind of creative breakthroughs most people never reach.

Links + Resources:

• Visit leducentertainment.com to connect with Armando

• Check out his free online course on monetizing podcasts

• Book mentioned: The Little Red Book of Sales by Jeffrey Gitomer

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Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever hesitated to start something because you didn’t feel “ready,” this episode is your permission slip.

You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
You just have to be visible.

Let’s build something that matters.