ARE YOU IN THE EXPERT TRAP?
Written by Darin Fox 27 Nov 2025

Why experts get stuck in their technical bubbles and struggle to escape

The Expert Trap Survey: Are You Stuck, or Ready to Rise?

Even the smartest experts can find themselves unintentionally boxed in—too relied upon, too busy firefighting, and too hidden inside their silo to have more influence and delivering bigger impacts. Our Expert Trap Survey is a fast, 10-question self-check that helps you spot whether you’re at risk of getting stuck… or already on the path to bigger impact.

It’s quick, encouraging, and designed for people just like you. You’ll walk away with clarity on what’s holding you back, where your strengths lie, and the simple steps you can take to reclaim time, visibility, and momentum.

If you’re ready to shape your own future and not just react to everyone else’s priorities, then this is where your escape plan begins.

Take me to the Expert Trap Test

After completing the Expert Trap Test, you will receive an email with your overall score out of a maximum of 40, about 10 minutes after you have completed it.

This automated email will provide you with the following information: Screenshot of automated results email Your overall score out of 40 will be shown at the bottom of this section of the email. In the example above, the overall score is 23. Following your overall score in the same email will be the individual scores you provided for each of the ten questions in the test.

Your overall score will suggest the extent to which you may be “trapped” within your organisation — or, alternatively, how effectively you’ve positioned yourself to grow and contribute strategically. The commentary immediately explains what your score means and provides suggestions to help you take control of your development, strengthen your influence, and expand your impact.

Use the insights in this report to identify practical actions you can take now to move your career forward. And if you’d like further support or to explore your results in more depth, contact us at the Expertship Institute.

Take me to the Expert Trap Test

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