Ditching Imposter Syndrome

Mental load, burnout, and imposter syndrome create a perfect storm that significantly contributes to the gender pay gap. In this episode, we delve into some very concerning statistics from the 2024 Imposter Syndrome Research Study that show how these issues disproportionately affect women, leading to chronic stress and limiting their career growth. The research highlights that over half of female...

In this episode, the Ditching Imposter Syndrome takes a bold step into the gender pay gap, looking at 8 ways that men's Imposter Syndrome is preventing pay equality. What if men’s imposter syndrome is silently shaping workplace culture—and widening the gender pay gap? We reveal findings from the 2024 Imposter Syndrome Research Study , showing how men’s suppressed imposter emotions and maladaptive...

In this episode, we dive into the hidden link between women’s imposter syndrome and its impact on the gender pay gap and equity in leadership roles. We’ll explore why, as a result, women are more likely than men to feel they don’t belong in leadership roles, and how this explains why women quit a job they love, meaning you're missing out on their potential. It’s not their fault, but it’s harming t...

We've just published the 2024 Imposter Syndrome research study . And part of it looks into the role of imposter syndrome in the gender pay gap and gender equality and diversity initiatives in general. This episode is a must-listen episode for you if you care about having true equality and diversity at all levels of your organisation and if you're curious about the role that imposter syndrome is pl...

This is a special episode today for World Menopause Day. Did you know that perimenopause is one of the biggest trigger points for imposter syndrome, according to our research study, causing talented women to leave not just their job, but even the career that they loved? This special episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is both for women who are going through the perimenopause to expla...

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Clare Josa's best-selling book, "Ditching Imposter Syndrome," as she shares the behind-the-scenes journey of its creation and the impact it has had on readers worldwide. Clare reveals her motivation for writing the book, which stems from a desire to provide genuine solutions to overcoming imposter syndrome, rather than just coping strategies. Throughout the episo...

There are 7 imposter syndrome coping strategies you need to stop using today. And in episode 64 here on the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, I'm going to take you on a tour of them and what you can do instead. Plus, we'll explore the problem with what I call the bridge of coping strategies, and you'll learn how normalising imposter syndrome is actually keeping people stuck in fear and anxiety a...

How to spot five top secret warning signs of imposter syndrome in colleagues and clients. Today in episode 63 of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, we're going to be diving more deeply into how to spot those hidden warning signs, and they are more of a master of disguise than Moriarty. So if you want to go Sherlock-Holmes on spotting those secret warning signs so you can intervene and support...

Imposter Syndrome is a good thing. Really? If you've ever been told that at it has really grated with you... and you've been wondering how on earth Imposter Syndrome could possibly be a good thing... or why people are sharing that advice... and what you can do instead... then today's episode is for you! What You'll Discover? You're not alone if it grates with you to be told that Imposter Syndrome...

What can you do when you want to talk to a colleague or loved-one about Imposter Syndrome, but you're scared that simply using those two words will make them run for the hills? What's really going on when this happens? How can you start the conversation and remove the taboo? And how can you support the other person in feeling safe talking to you about it, even if you're secretly running it yoursel...

1 in 10. That's how many of your team members will think about quitting their job due to Imposter Syndrome, today. And the 'every week' figure will shock you. This episode is for you whether you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, consultant, or simply someone who is shocked by this stat and who cares enough to want to help people to avoid ever getting to the stage where they think about qu...

Do you ever look back and wish you had taken more action on your dreams? What gets in our way? And how could you find the #MicroCourage to do things *today* that would get the 'future you' sending you a MASSIVE thank you? In episode 59 of the "Ditching Imposter Syndrome" podcast, Clare Josa explores a surprising twist from her recent travels to Cologne with her sons, that challenges the way we thi...

Radical candour has been around for a while, and done right it can be brilliant. But... I and my certified coaches are seeing a shift in the way it's being implemented in many organisations - which is likely to be causing harm. In fact, some of my coaches, who work in organisations who are doing this, are seeing it create enormous harm - the opposite of what was intended. And that's why they have...

Today we're looking at the myth around "But I need Imposter Syndrome to perform!" This episode is for your if you've ever found yourself thinking (or saying!) this, because - spoiler alert - this myth is going to stop you from ditching Imposter Syndrome, as well as potentially trashing your productivity and performance. You deserve better than that, so I'm sharing solutions today! And this is also...

Do men get Imposter Syndrome? Surely it's just women? Are men somehow immune to it? What does our latest research study really say? Want to know some surprising differences between the sexes? And how can we support men, as well as women, to set themselves free from that secret fear of being found out as a fraud or not good enough, despite outside-world evidence that they're doing well? What you'll...

This episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is for you, if you've ever felt that flinch when you're about to go and do something and imposter syndrome is kicking in... and you and end up self-sabotaging and beating yourself up about it afterwards. We're going to talk about the one little-known thing that can make Imposter Syndrome worse. And I'm sharing a strategy you can use right away...

Here's what you'll discover with this episode: What does Clare Josa's latest research study say about Imposter Syndrome rates? What's the difference between how Imposter Syndrome affects women vs men? Why do their Imposter Syndrome coping strategies disproportionately disadvantage women? Why positive discrimination and quotas are not the answer. Practical suggestions for creating a genuine level p...

What do the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome tell us about predicting burnout? What's the scientific link between Imposter Syndrome and burnout? And why does the '3 Pillars' model hold the key to turning this around? In this episode, you'll discover: A reminder of the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome (there was a full tour of them last week - Episode 52 ) The science and psychology that explains the link betwee...

One of the most common questions I get asked about Imposter Syndrome is how you can spot the warning signs. They're masters of disguise. So, back in 2018, I used our long-term research studies into Imposter Syndrome to create the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome model. By looking for differences in these 4 Ps, it helps you to spot the early warning signs of Imposter Syndrome, both in yourself and in othe...

Have you ever tried New Year Resolutions and found they were ancient history by the end of the first week? It's not your fault! In today's Ditching Imposter Syndrome episode I'm sharing the little-known secret that explains why New Year's Resolutions don't work for most people, and what you could be doing instead. We'll cover: 3 reasons why New Year Resolutions so often don't work The one missing...

If you've hit a wall with DIY Google methods of clearing your Imposter Syndrome and you're ready to hire a professional to help, then this episode is especially for you. No, I'm not selling my coaching services (I rarely coach imposter syndrome these days) but I have seen an explosion of coaches claiming to clear imposter syndrome without the proof to back up their claims. The hard truth is that c...

Why does Imposter Syndrome skyrocket during Christmas? The holiday season can deliver a snowball of Imposter Syndrome triggers making the next week an incredibly difficult time for anyone suffering from Imposter Syndrome. There is a pressure to present a perfect view of our holiday, our lives and our past year. Yet, when 82% of people living with imposter syndrome are comparing themselves with oth...

Who is really to blame for you experiencing imposter syndrome? This is an important question that I recently answered at a Q&A session.  This episode is for everyone who feels like they have tried everything to fix imposter syndrome for themselves or their team and it hasn’t worked. It's likely to be because they're only addressing one of the three pillars - I spill the beans on those dur...

Do you want to offer more than a 'tea and sympathy' approach to your colleagues or clients with imposter syndrome?  25% of your team are actively thinking about quitting their job every single week as a result of imposter syndrome. Yet, untrained line managers, HR, and mental health first aiders are at the frontline of trying to fix their colleagues' pain.  In this episode, I take you th...

Last week we talked about the praise-criticism rollercoaster. And today I'm sharing with you one of my favourite techniques that you can start using, right away, to get off it! This episode is for you if you ever find yourself beating yourself up, deflecting praise, and lying awake for far too long at 3am worrying about somehow not being good enough. It's not your fault - it's simply that your bra...