Ever had your concerns dismissed, your expertise ignored, or your credibility questioned—only for a colleague to repeat the exact same thing and get praised for it?

That’s not in your head.

It’s what Dr. Charlie Hornes calls The Believability Bias—a deeply ingrained, systemic pattern that determines who gets heard and who gets doubted.

This isn’t just workplace frustration—it’s science. In this episode, we unpack:

• The neuroscience behind why your brain reacts to dismissal the way it does
• How implicit bias determines who’s ‘credible’ (hint: it’s not based on expertise)
• The brutal truth about why leadership takes some voices seriously—and not others
• Practical tools to break the bias loop and protect your energy

You’ll walk away understanding exactly why this happens, how to stop internalizing it, and what to do when your ideas aren’t taken seriously until someone else repeats them.

1. Reframe the Narrative → Their bias isn’t about your worth. It’s about their social conditioning. Stop making it your problem.
2. Reality Anchor Statements → When dismissed, don’t argue. Just restate: “As I mentioned earlier…” or “That aligns with the point I made previously.”
3. The Evidence File → Track your contributions. Keep receipts. Your work speaks for itself—even when people pretend they didn’t hear you the first time.

• Free Quiz: What Thought Pattern Is Sabotaging You? Find out if self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing is keeping you stuck.
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• Stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or stress loops? The Model breaks it down—see exactly what’s keeping you stuck and how to change it with this free interactive guide. Download Here:
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• E25: Navigating Systemic Barriers with Confidence
  • https://youtu.be/6X69IYJRTzM

• E22: Redefining Leadership Expectations for Women
  • https://youtu.be/D6qdRDGrDDE

(03:23) Navigating Systemic Issues and Socialization

(10:06) Implicit Bias in Leadership Traits

(13:44) Misconceptions Surrounding Passionate Communication

(18:57) Workplace Bias and Brain Response

(22:35) Mirroring Neurons and Empathy in Communication

(32:27) Interpreting Circumstances and Challenging Beliefs

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