110. Imposter Syndrome, Trust, & the Theory of Constraints: A Guide for Introverted Leaders (Simon Copsey)
Sun Feb 01 2026
In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena interviews Simon Copsey, a delivery and transformation consultant who helps organisations solve complex problems through scientific thinking and modern management theory.
Simon shares his journey from software developer to consultant and opens up about experiencing imposter syndrome when stepping into advisory and leadership roles. Together, they explore how introverts and quiet achievers can thrive in consulting environments that require communication, relationship-building, and collaboration across different personalities and levels of seniority.
A central theme of the conversation is the Theory of Constraints, a practical framework for clarifying organisational goals, identifying obstacles, and making assumptions visible so teams can work together more effectively.
This episode highlights the importance of trust, curiosity, and understanding different perspectives at work — especially for introverted professionals who prefer thoughtful, reflective approaches to problem-solving.
Key message:
People are good. They act for a reason. And curiosity creates connection, clarity, and influence.
As Simon says:
“Be curious before furious.”
Connect with Simon Copsey:
Landing page: https://curiouscoffee.club/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncopsey/
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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions
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In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena interviews Simon Copsey, a delivery and transformation consultant who helps organisations solve complex problems through scientific thinking and modern management theory. Simon shares his journey from software developer to consultant and opens up about experiencing imposter syndrome when stepping into advisory and leadership roles. Together, they explore how introverts and quiet achievers can thrive in consulting environments that require communication, relationship-building, and collaboration across different personalities and levels of seniority. A central theme of the conversation is the Theory of Constraints, a practical framework for clarifying organisational goals, identifying obstacles, and making assumptions visible so teams can work together more effectively. This episode highlights the importance of trust, curiosity, and understanding different perspectives at work — especially for introverted professionals who prefer thoughtful, reflective approaches to problem-solving. Key message: People are good. They act for a reason. And curiosity creates connection, clarity, and influence. As Simon says: “Be curious before furious.” Connect with Simon Copsey: Landing page: https://curiouscoffee.club/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncopsey/ For insights that light up your career and relationships without forcing you to change who you are: Subscribe to The Visible Introvert newsletter: https://serenalow.com.au Help more introverts find The Quiet Warrior Podcast by rating and writing a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-quiet-warrior-podcast-with-serena-low/id1635834564 Thank you for your support! This episode was edited by Aura House Productions