Ditching Imposter Syndrome

Are you stuck on the praise-criticism rollercoaster? And what role might Imposter Syndrome be playing for you in feedback? This episode is for you if whenever somebody praises you, you're silently thinking of the 'but' (and perhaps even saying it out loud)... ... or if you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, or someone else who needs to give people feedback, and you want to know how to make...

How do toxic teammates trigger Imposter Syndrome? This is for you if you figure you've generally got Imposter Syndrome under control, and you're handling it, but there's that one person who has the secret superpower to totally trash your confidence, in nanoseconds, no matter what you've tried. In today's episode, you'll discover: How on earth does a toxic teammate seem to have the power over your...

How can you tell if your company is a secret breeding ground for Imposter Syndrome? This episode is for you if you work for an organisation where you secretly think that maybe it's making Imposter Syndrome worse and you want to be able to find out how and why, and maybe have that conversation... ... or if you're a line manager, business leader, or HR professional, coach or therapist, and you want...

Imposter Syndrome and the curse of comparisonitis! This is for you if you ever catch yourself doom-scrolling and feeling so much worse by the end of it, because everybody else seems to have their act together and be happy and successful... and when compare yourself, you find yourself lacking and secretly beat yourself up, maybe even holding back on going for your dreams. We're going to talk about...

We're talking about how to speak up with your idea, even if you're secretly scared you'll sound stupid. This is incredibly common! This impacts everything from sharing your ideas in meetings and reports, even to posting on LinkedIn. "What if they think I'm stupid?" is a super-common bit of self-talk for someone running Imposter Syndrome. So today we're going to explore how to spot when this is hap...

Surely everyone should have Imposter Syndrome, because if you don't, it means you're not pushing yourself hard enough? This falls under one of the super-common Imposter Syndrome myths: that you need Imposter Syndrome to succeed. In this episode we're going to explore why that's wrong, and how it can actually hold you back and cause you to trash your success. And I'll share practical things you can...

Imposter Syndrome: would a rose by any other name smell as stinky? Should we be renaming Imposter Syndrome? Or should we be loud and proud about it? What are the risks and benefits of the name? And if we don't call it Imposter Syndrome, what should it be instead? Here's what we're talking about today: Where did the term "Imposter Syndrome" come from? How does it impact those who experience self-do...

Do you have an equivalent to finding your keys in the fridge??? Discover in today's episode what this teaches us about Imposter Syndrome's self-sabotage strategies. This episode is for you if you know you secretly get in your own way - or a friend or someone in your team is doing this - and you don't know how to stop it. What you'll discover today: Why my keys really ended up in the fridge How my...

There's a lot of talk about Imposter Syndrome these days, but did you know it doesn't just impact individuals, it can harm teams too? In fact, when someone gets promoted to the level where their old coping strategies ​for Imposter Syndrome stop working, it can turn their team toxic in just a few weeks, and no one realises what's happening until performance drops or people start...

Today we're talking about why you need to forget focusing on mindset, if you want to overcome Imposter Syndrome, despite mindset being the single most-commonly recommended strategy on the internet to clear it... And it can even make it worse. What we'll cover today: What is 'mindset' Where does mindset come from? Why focusing on mindset for IS makes it worse Where is Imposter Syndrome 'stored'? Wh...

Do you ever tell yourself you just need to be more confident, to get past Imposter Syndrome? Or are you told it by others? In this episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast you'll discover 3 reasons why confidence isn't actually the answer, and what you could be doing instead. Here's what you'll discover: 3 reasons why confidence isn't the answer Why aiming for it can actually make IS wors...

With 15% of people having considered quitting their job in the past week due to Imposter Syndrome (yes, you read that right), it's long overdue that we remove the taboo in talking about it in the workplace. It triggers shame for those running it, and embarrassment for those who want to suggest to a colleague or loved-one that they might need help with it. So how can you raise the topic, whichever...

Have you ever had your mind go totally blank when you're asked a question in a meeting, only to have the answer you wanted to give miraculously pop up, the moment the spotlight moves on? Want to know how to fix that? Then this episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is for you! Here's what we'll cover: The mistaken belief that most of us pick up when our mind goes blank What my research...

What are the hidden benefits of Imposter Syndrome? This episode is for you if you've been trying to ditch Imposter Syndrome for ages, or putting up with it for years, and you're secretly wondering whether it might actually be a good thing. Or maybe you've read one of the thousands of well-meaning articles out there telling you it's actually an essential part of success, and that that famous person...

Is Imposter Syndrome worse for introverts? If that applies to you - or you've got members of your team who you think are running an introvert preference, today is a must-listen episode. What does my research say? And how do introverts and extroverts handle Imposter Syndrome difference? What we'll cover today: Is Imposter Syndrome really worse for introverts? What does my research study say? How in...

Today we're looking at unlocking your potential and the single most powerful belief you need for personal growth. This episode is for you if you've been trying to make changes in your life and it hasn't been working, if you're fed up with gritted-teeth determination and willpower, and trying, trying, trying and not making progress... and you'd like some insider secrets on what's been going wrong,...

Ever feel like you're holding back on your dreams? Not speaking up with your best ideas? Backing down too easily when challenged? Not taking those golden opportunities to shine? But trying to be brave and push on through your fears? Then you need to hear the truth about 'do it scared' - and get the inside scoop on the two types of fear - and which of them is trashing your confidence! What You'll D...

Have you ever been given the advice to use positive affirmations to overcome Imposter Syndrome? Frustrated that it didn't work for you? It's not your fault! In today's episode you'll discover exactly why that happened, how to avoid the Imposter Syndrome pantomime, and the key elements that need to be in place for positive affirmations to actually work - and even supercharge your success. And when...

Have you ever tried to make or break a habit, and it hasn't worked, no matter how hard you've tried? Feeling frustrated about this? Want to unlock some hidden secrets to make changing your life - whether it's something tiny or something huge - so much easier, faster and more fun? Why is it we can get a 200-day streak in a game on an app, but only a 2-day streak on a new habit?! What You'll Discove...

We're a couple of weeks into the near year, as I record this episode. And I want to talk about New Year's Resolutions... Are yours going brilliantly or already kaputt? Maybe you didn't make any at all? Is the whole 'new year, new you' thing overrated? And what's the one little-known New Year Resolution that can unlock all of the rest of them? If you've ever struggled with New Year Resolutions and...

Got performance review anxiety? Try the woolly jumper test and feel it boost your confidence, even if you get 'constructive criticism'. It's that time of year - performance reviews and appraisals are upon us. And my research shows that 77% of people dread them. So in this episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, I'm taking you on a tour of what our research says about why this is, plus s...

Can you cure Imposter Syndrome? Or is it something you simply have to learn to cope with? Is it an inevitable part of stretching comfort zones? Or something you could set yourself free from, without pretending, or worrying about it coming back? The internet is full of people telling us that there's nothing we can do to cure Imposter Syndrome. But why is that such a big problem? And how might that...

Have you ever beaten yourself up about beating yourself up? Ever told yourself the mantra that there's no such thing as can't? Do you find that forcing yourself into have a 'growth mindset' can make you feel worse? In today's Ditching Imposter Syndrome episode we will cover: The four main reasons why we say 'can't' and what they really mean What to do if you're feeling too scared to say 'can' Why...

So 'The Secret' tells us that our thoughts create our reality, but what if you've tried positive thinking or affirmations and it didn't work for you? Did you know it can actually make you feel worse, if you don't do it the right way? In today's episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast you'll discover: What positive thinking is - and what it shouldn't be (but this is actually what most of...

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to wave goodbye to Imposter Syndrome, but it hasn’t worked? You’ve taken advice from everyone from Google to gurus and the secret fear of being ‘found out’ still gets you holding back from showing up as all of who you really are? Do you have an over-active inner critic that loves to come out to play, right when you need it the least? Then this episode is fo...