Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- African women are rising to leadership positions across various industries.

Yet, many still face internal barriers that are rarely discussed, such as self-doubt, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to "prove" themselves in spaces where they are often the minority.

Mabel Okoh, a leadership development expert and advocate for women in executive roles, tells PREMIUM TIMES that these struggles are less about competence and more about unaddressed conditioning and the emotional burdens many women carry in the workplace.

She said in the fast-paced corporate world, women are advancing into senior leadership roles at unprecedented rates.

Ms Matel-Okoh added that, despite this progress, many women con...