What your team believes defines what they’ll attempt … and that starts with you.
And the best bit? It can be rewired.
If you lead a team, run a company, or are responsible for inspiring others … you already know this.
People will only act in alignment with what they believe is possible.
It doesn’t matter how clear the targets are, how brilliant the strategy is, or how big the rewards are.
If your people don’t believe it’s possible … they’ll unconsciously hold back.
And if you don’t believe in yourself at the deepest level? Your results, your culture, and your leadership presence will reflect that.
It’s Not Your Fault. But It Is Your Responsibility.
Most leaders weren’t handed a manual on belief.
They got KPIs, feedback, pressure, and responsibility. And somewhere along the line, their internal compass got clouded.
Here’s what I’ve seen over and over again working with high-performing teams:
Brilliant people quietly doubting themselves.
They second guess.
They play it safe.
They give less than they could … not because they don’t care, but because something inside is telling them it’s not safe to go all in.
And it’s not just you.
A 2022 study by Indeed found that 98% of leaders experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers.
Harvard Business Review reports that low self-belief directly impacts decision-making and innovation, leading to hesitation, underperformance, and missed opportunities.
But here’s the great news … belief isn’t fixed. It’s just a habit of thought.
Which means you can change it.
Your Team Has Hidden Beliefs That Are Driving Their Behaviour
That last-minute hesitation in meetings?
That reluctance to speak up in strategy sessions?
That emotional reaction to change?
That’s not bad attitude. It’s buried belief.
Your team might be carrying unconscious stories like:
- “What if I mess this up?”
- “It’s not my place to lead.”
- “I’ll look stupid if I say the wrong thing.”
- “They’ll think I’m too much.”
These are limiting beliefs. Not facts. But they run the show unless they’re named and released.
And the more pressure they’re under, the louder those internal beliefs get.
So if you want to create real transformation … you have to work at the root, not just the results.
Belief Sets the Limit on Performance
This is where business psychology backs you up.
The Pygmalion Effect proves that what we believe about others’ potential shapes how they perform.
And it works both ways … what they believe about themselves is the true ceiling of what they’ll attempt.
A 2020 Gallup report found that teams who believe their leaders trust in them are 27% more likely to hit targets and 21% more productive overall.
When people feel seen, safe, and believed in … they rise.
But first, you have to believe in what’s possible for yourself and your people.
Limiting Beliefs Are Just Old Thoughts in a Smart Suit
And the brilliant thing is: they’re not set in stone.
They’re just well-worn paths in the brain … built over years of stories, fear, conditioning, and past experiences.
The NeuroLeadership Institute confirms that with practice and awareness, you can rebuild those belief pathways, even under pressure.
This is the deep work.
Not just motivation … but rewiring.
Not surface-level inspiration … but evidence-based shifts in how people think, feel, and show up.
Firewalking Isn’t Just About Fire. It’s About Belief.
When I lead a firewalk or empowerment day with leadership teams, I’m not giving them confidence.
I’m helping them find out that it was always there … buried under beliefs that no longer serve.
The coals become proof.
The arrow becomes a metaphor.
The board becomes the block and the breakthrough.
These aren’t gimmicks. These are powerful tools that give people a new blueprint for belief.
So, I feel this is worth asking…
If belief is the blueprint … what have you been building with?
And what would shift in your business if your team truly believed in themselves, in each other, and in the mission?
Because belief isn’t fluffy.
It’s not hype.
It’s not corporate jargon.
It’s the single most under-used lever for performance, culture, and growth.
Let’s Build Belief That Lasts
If you’re ready to lead from belief … not burnout and you want a culture where people rise, own their value, and show up aligned?
Let’s talk.
Whether through a transformational firewalk, a bespoke empowerment event, or leadership coaching, I help leaders and teams rebuild belief at the root.
No judgement. Just momentum. Just real, human transformation.
Lisa x
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