Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge

"Snails, Distractions, and the Neuroscience of Drift" In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between spontaneous thoughts, and achieving your goals. Leila delves into how distractions and daydreaming can fuel creativity and productivity. Whether you're tackling New Year’s resolutions or just trying to stay focused, discover why mind-wandering might be the secret to success—and how t...

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge explores the unique psychological phenomena surrounding the liminal space between Christmas and New Year, discussing how our perception of time shifts during this period. She delves into the relationship between memory and goal setting, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual differences in how people visualize time and set go...

In this reflective conversation, Leila explores the themes of regret, uncertainty, and unfinished business as they relate to personal growth and decision-making. Drawing inspiration from Dickens' A Christmas Carol, she discusses how psychological 'ghosts' can guide us in making better choices. Leila emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, the potential of regret as a motivator, and the...

In this episode I'm joined by Collette Philip who runs multi award-winning anti-racist brand and strategy consultancy,  Brand By Me . Brand by Me help organisations harness the power of brand strategy to embed anti-racism, drive equity and tackle injustice. In the first half of the podcast we hear from Collette about social justice, social responsibility through the work of her consultan...

In this episode Leila is in conversation with Ayo Abbas, award-winning built environment Marketing Consultant, Speaker and Trainer at Abbas Marketing, talking about all things visibility in online spaces and communicating techincal information. Ayo and Leila describe how they met at the DIFTK (Doing it for the kids) networking event just before the pandemic, and got chatting over their experience...

Intersectionality and the Imposter Experience: Unpacking Identity with Liana Fricker In this weeks psychologically speaking episode with Liana Fricker we discuss one of the thoughts that sat behind being visible and holding back for my participants 'what if I'm wrong?' I loved having Liana on as a guest, a self-proclaimed imposter atheist, our conversation touches on intersectionality and we use t...

I miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma Thomas In this episode of psychologically speaking, we get curious about the intersection of imposter experiences and middle age, particularly as they relate to the menopause transition. Emma Thomas, host of the Middling Along podcast and an expert in managing menopause, joins Leila to explore the complexities of this life stage...

Competition & Comparison with Lucy Werner Lucy Werner, writer and the self-promotion expert behind Hypeyourself.com, joins Leila from her home in France - avec baby on lap - to share her insights and reflections. Lucy talks about navigating the online world, where the lines between inspiration and imitation blur, and how she counters the pull of negative patterns by focusing on her distinctive...

Owning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash. With Guest Helen Hill  You’re going to want to * dive in * to today’s episode of Psychologically Speaking… Leila chats to Helen Hill, the vibrant founder of Unlikely Genius and co-founder of Be the Future . Helen shares her journey from self-conscious business owner to a mermaid on national television (as you do!) Leila and Helen delve into how do...

In this episode, Leila explores the concept of gratitude and how it can help us to balance the uncertainty that is often associated with the Imposter Phenomenon. Listen as Leila tells the story of incredible scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery about ageing and approaching difficult situations, and how this relates to our experiences of Imposter Phenomenon. Links Read the book about the...

Own the Digital Room Style coach Samantha Harman joins Leila for a candid, empowering discussion on looking good and feeling confident. Samantha shares her experiences of impostor phenomenon, from using fashion as armour in her early journalism career to now helping ambitious women style their way to self-assurance. Leila provides insights from her own fascinating research on how entrepreneurs gra...

Leila Ainge delves into the digital rooms where women entrepreneurs lurk, to discuss the relationship between impostor phenomenon and psychological safety. With the insight and expertise of Christina Clark and Laura Stearn from Workculturati, this conversation unravels the benefits of lurking behaviour, visibility pressures, comparison traps, and the elusive promise of level playing fields in onli...

Unmasking the "Imposter": Why Self-Doubt Isn't Your Fault, It's the System's Forget "syndrome," psychologist Leila Ainge is calling imposter feelings what they truly are: a pervasive phenomenon fueled by the digital age. Leila's groundbreaking research, featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, reveals the surprising culprits behind your self-doubt – online comparisons, relentless compet...

In the Age of Visibility, Who's Really Watching? Examining Imagined Audiences and Imposter Feelings in Online Entrepreneurship (Psychologically Speaking) This episode delves into the digital landscape, where imposter feelings aren't mere shadows, but thriving companions for online entrepreneurs, particularly women. Join psychologist Leila Ainge as she unpacks the concept of "context collapse" and...

What's Psychologically Speaking all about? In this captivating trailer for her new podcast Psychologically Speaking, meet psychologist Leila Ainge. Leila provides a tantalising preview of her own ground-breaking research on impostor phenomenon. Drawing on fascinating insights from entrepreneurs, Leila is on a mission to revolutionise our understanding of feeling like a fraud. From busting myths to...