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9. Beyond Self-Doubt: Unpacking the Imposter Phenomenon with Dr. Terry Simpkin
What if the feeling of being an "imposter" isn't a personal flaw, but a story you were taught to believe?
In this deeply insightful episode of The Impodsters, host Johnny ventures to Hobart, Australia for a conversation with Dr. Terri Simpkin—an academic, consultant, and global expert who reframes how we understand the imposter experience. Moving beyond simple self-doubt, they explore the powerful societal narratives and subconscious "stories of otherness" that shape our deepest insecurities.
Terri shares her own raw journey, from a late university admission fueled by a fear of not belonging, to achieving high marks and waiting to be "found out," all the way through to her PhD. Her personal struggle ignited a professional passion to understand the intricate web of factors that make so many high-achievers feel like frauds.
This conversation is an invitation to look inward and examine the origins of your own self-doubt. At one point, they touch on the paradox of public performance—how the very people who light up a stage can be crippled by doubt in the wings—reminding us that our external confidence often masks an internal battle.
The conversation dives into:
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The "Story of Otherness": How social learning and background create a narrative that you don't belong in the room.
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Imposter Phenomenon vs. Self-Doubt: Why this is more than just a moment of insecurity and its long-term impact on your career.
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The Role of Representation: How seeing someone like you succeed can dismantle the imposter narrative before it even begins.
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Reclaiming Your Narrative: Practical tools for recognizing, challenging, and quieting the internal imposter voice.
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The Performance Paradox: Why Johnny and Terri can love public speaking while still wrestling with feelings of being an imposter.
This episode is for anyone who has ever achieved something great, only to whisper to themselves, "I just got lucky." It's a powerful step toward untangling yourself from the stories you didn't write and stepping into the power you've earned.
Listen to the full episode to learn how to rewrite your narrative.
Connect with us:
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By Johnny AndersonWhat if the feeling of being an "imposter" isn't a personal flaw, but a story you were taught to believe?
In this deeply insightful episode of The Impodsters, host Johnny ventures to Hobart, Australia for a conversation with Dr. Terri Simpkin—an academic, consultant, and global expert who reframes how we understand the imposter experience. Moving beyond simple self-doubt, they explore the powerful societal narratives and subconscious "stories of otherness" that shape our deepest insecurities.
Terri shares her own raw journey, from a late university admission fueled by a fear of not belonging, to achieving high marks and waiting to be "found out," all the way through to her PhD. Her personal struggle ignited a professional passion to understand the intricate web of factors that make so many high-achievers feel like frauds.
This conversation is an invitation to look inward and examine the origins of your own self-doubt. At one point, they touch on the paradox of public performance—how the very people who light up a stage can be crippled by doubt in the wings—reminding us that our external confidence often masks an internal battle.
The conversation dives into:
-
The "Story of Otherness": How social learning and background create a narrative that you don't belong in the room.
-
Imposter Phenomenon vs. Self-Doubt: Why this is more than just a moment of insecurity and its long-term impact on your career.
-
The Role of Representation: How seeing someone like you succeed can dismantle the imposter narrative before it even begins.
-
Reclaiming Your Narrative: Practical tools for recognizing, challenging, and quieting the internal imposter voice.
-
The Performance Paradox: Why Johnny and Terri can love public speaking while still wrestling with feelings of being an imposter.
This episode is for anyone who has ever achieved something great, only to whisper to themselves, "I just got lucky." It's a powerful step toward untangling yourself from the stories you didn't write and stepping into the power you've earned.
Listen to the full episode to learn how to rewrite your narrative.
Connect with us:
-
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpodsters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122104755302544854&set=a.122104755332544854
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.co m/company/105220316/admin/dashboard/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_impodsterspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.impodsters?_t=ZP-8uwJXZsDNpH&_r=1
Work with Mellisah Moyo: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01ad7484d49f5c8612