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Alleviating Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism, and Stress


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Imposter syndrome, workaholism, and stress are common challenges that people face in the workplace. These issues can negatively impact a person's mental health and work performance. Fortunately, there are antidotes that can help alleviate these problems. In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to overcome these challenges. Let’s welcome  Estelle Read, The Managing Director of Beee, a coach, speaker, and the Amazon best selling author of Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress. 

Key Takeaways:

  • What Is Imposter Syndrome?
  • Who is most likely to get imposter syndrome?
  • The five types of imposter syndrome:
    • The Perfectionist -  feeling inadequate, pushing themselves as hard as possible
    • The Natural Genius - which is perfectionism plus feeling unworthy if they can't achieve lofty goals the first time around
    • The Soloist -  they find it hard to ask for help
    • The Expert - never feeling good enough despite being really knowledgeable 
    • The Superhuman - which is around work addiction, pushing themselves as hard as possible, regardless of the physical consequences
  • What are antidotes to imposter syndrome, workaholism, and stress?
  • A fix called "havening": What it is and how it works
  • And learn so much more by listening to the full episode

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Lead with LevityBy Heather Walker, Ph.D.

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