Martha Chrisander – From Inner Critic to Inner Compass – Adapt or Die

So many of us can relate to Martha Chrisander. For years, she battled her own inner critic—constantly pressuring herself to be perfect, doubting every decision, and chasing impossible standards. On the outside, she was accomplished. But inside, she was running on self-doubt. Look at her now. After years of carrying that weight, Martha has transformed the way she leads and lives. From her career as a journalist to becoming a SaaS executive, co-founder, and VP of Marketing, she discovered how to quiet the critic and build an inner compass that guides her with clarity and confidence. In this episode of Adapt or Die, Martha shares the turning points that shifted her perspective—from burnout and self-criticism to resilience and authentic leadership.

Her story is a reminder that progress doesn’t start with perfection—it starts with permission to trust yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn:

🔹Why so many leaders struggle with their inner critic

🔹How imposter syndrome, when reframed, can become a superpower

🔹The role of coaching and safe spaces in transformation

🔹How to move from insecurity to self-trust in work and life

🔹What it means to stop apologizing and start leading with evidence

About Martha Chrisander Martha Chrisander is a seasoned SaaS leader and marketing strategist with a background in journalism. She has scaled global companies by making complex ideas land across cultures. In her chapter of Power Without Permission, she shares her journey from inner critic to inner compass, proving that authentic leadership begins within.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/7m19…

Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

Read more about quieting imposter syndrome: https://www.leadersadapt.com/blog/overcome-imposter-syndrome-women-leaders/