Ditching Imposter Syndrome

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 do instead to boost your confidence, and to succeed, without pushing on through the fear.

What you'll discover today:

• Why do we feel we have to push ourselves?
• The subconscious lie that 'gurus' are telling us when they say they only got to where they are because of Imposter Syndrome
• The little-known mistake that means people think 'everyone has Imposter Syndrome
• How Imposter Syndrome can motivate us - but also limit us
• The secret reason why I got the degree grade I did (and how this triggered Imposter Syndrome)
• Debunking the myth that Imposter Syndrome is a sign of being a high-achiever
• Why success can make Imposter Syndrome worse
• The two types of stress, and the one we really need to succeed
• The 3 pillars of Imposter Syndrome and why this makes Imposter Syndrome context-dependent

Resources:

• Get certified - sign up for the Imposter Syndrome First-Aider training here
• Episode 29 - The Truth About ‘Do It Scared’: The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence
• Take the Imposter Syndrome Scorecard and get your free personalised action plan here
• Burnout research white paper - read it here
• Free training: Clear The Imposter Syndrome Myths
• Episode 19 - Is It Time To Forget The ‘Feel The Fear’ Message?

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Here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn.

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-doubt
• How does taking on 'labels' keep us stuck, without realising
• The secret CEO fear that gets raised nearly every time I do a keynote talk on this
• The broken leg paradox
• The enormous benefits of ditching the taboo, whatever we call it
• Strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome and self-doubt, and building confidence, regardless of the name we give it

Resources:

• Read or listen to the Ditching Imposter Syndrome book
• Get certified in this work, to support others
• Read the article: Are You Falling Into The Leadership Label Trap?
• Get your Imposter Syndrome score and a personalised action plan - as my gift

Join in the discussion:

Here's where we're talking about this episode - and what Imposter Syndrome might be called instead - on LinkedIn.

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 Imposter Syndrome Iceberg model explains why this happens
• How burnout and toxic resilience make the keys-in-fridge thing worse
• The secret truth about self-sabotaging
• Surprisingly common ways we self-sabotage, without even realising
• Three self-mentoring questions you can use today, to unpick what's secretly causing your self-sabotage runaway train, and how to stop it from leaving the station in the first place

Resources:

• Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit
• Read or listen to the Ditching Imposter Syndrome book
• Get certified - become an Imposter Syndrome First-Aider or apply to join the Master Coach programme
• Episode 33 - Why Imposter Syndrome Makes Your Mind Go Blank In Meetings
• Want to work with a Master Coach? Get in touch and we'll connect you with one.

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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 to quit.

Want to know the 4 reasons why Imposter Syndrome is a silent threat to team performance, even if hardly anyone in your team is running it? (Psst! 62% are...)

This is for you if you're a line manager, HR professional, business leader, Mental Health First Aider, coach, therapist, or simply someone who cares and wants to be able to help others to thrive, showing up as all of who they really are, and have the impact their ideas and dreams deserve.

What you'll discover today:

• What Imposter Syndrome is - and the difference between it and self-doubt
• How it impacts individuals
• The four silent threats to teams
• How it affects team members even if they're not running Imposter Syndrome
• 4 key archetypes to look for
• The impact on performance reviews and feedback
• How you can handle this, as a line manager, HR professional, Mental Health First-Aider, or coach / therapist - plus a free instant access masterclass to help you with this

Resources:

• Get certified - Imposter Syndrome First-Aider - or contact us to find out how to apply for the Imposter Syndrome Master Coach programme
• Watch the free instant access masterclass for line managers: watch it here and also get my free advice guide
• Get in touch to discuss how we can deliver line manager & HR training for your teams on both Imposter Syndrome and burnout, and also how to give feedback that helps people to thrive
• Discover your feedback mastery score with our free quiz-style scorecard here
• Research white paper - the link between burnout & Imposter Syndrome
• Podcast episode 33 - why does Imposter Syndrome make your mind go blank in meetings?

Join in the discussion!

Here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn.

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'?
• What's really drive your self-sabotage behaviour
• How working at the 'mindset' level creates an inner conflict
• The science-backed, 5-step strategy to set yourself free from this, once and for all

Today's resources:

• Read Ditching Imposter Syndrome - get your copy here
• Podcast Episode 24 - But surely Imposter Syndrome is incurable?
• Free Natural Resilience Method® Kickstart Training
• Imposter Syndrome First Aiders certification programme - details here
• Imposter Syndrome Master Coach - please contact us for details

And here's where we're discussing this on LinkedIn.

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 worse
• Why 'faking' confidence is a big trigger for anxiety and burnout
• What we need instead
• The role of the 2 types of fear
• Your next step

And here are today's resources:

• The Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit - start creating breakthroughs even before you go to bed tonight!
• Ditching Imposter Syndrome book - exercise: turning mountains into molehills - page 132 - Honey, I Shrunk The Mountains!
• Clare Josa's Imposter Syndrome Iceberg model - read more here
• Podcast episode 29 - The truth about 'do it scared'
• Research white paper on the role of Imposter Syndrome in the gender pay gap
• Research white paper - 2022 Imposter Syndrome & Burnout White Paper
• Get certified to help others with this work
• Free line manager masterclass - How to help others with Imposter Syndrome & Burnout

Here's where we're discussing this episode on LinkedIn.

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 end of this you're on? How can we remove the taboo? What do people really need (hint: it's not what they're usually offered) and what are five super-common bits of advice to avoid? Plus get a free guide for line managers and HR professionals with how-to on this.

What you'll cover:

• The biggest problem with discussing Imposter Syndrome in the workplace
• The solution most people are being offered - and why it's the opposite of what they need
• The mistake I'm seeing too many companies making
• The 3 pillars of Imposter Syndrome in the workplace, and which one is easiest to start with
• Suggestions - asking your boss for help
• How to move beyond 'tea and sympathy' and learn how to truly support people in clearing Imposter Syndrome
• 5 bits of bad advice (super-common) and what to say instead
• How you can truly help people to set themselves free from Imposter Syndrome

Resources:

• Free advice guide for line managers - download it here
• Article: Why having Mental Health First-Aiders isn't enough
• Article: Been thinking of using an alter ego to combat Imposter Syndrome?
• Listen now: What are the hidden benefits of Imposter Syndrome?
• Listen now: Have you been trying to use positive affirmations to clear Imposter Syndrome?
• Article: Fake It Till You Make It
• Imposter Syndrome First-Aider - how to apply for a place on this course
• Get your Imposter Syndrome Score - DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/quiz/
• Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp - find out how to create breakthroughs with expert coaching support

And here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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 says about how scarily common this is
• The caveman effect - and why neuroscience means you can't prevent this.. unless..
• The two types of fear, and how to press pause on the one that is making your mind go blank
• Why you need to start today, not in the meeting, to turn this around
• A sixty-second emergency quick fix you can use as the spotlight is coming towards you

Resources:

• Listen here: Why mindset isn't enough to shift Imposter Syndrome [Episode 15]
• Listen here: How to spot the Imposter Syndrome warning signs, before you self-sabotage [Episode 11]
• Listen here: The truth about 'do it scared' and which of the two types of fear is trashing your confidence - [Episode 29]
• Read / listen to the book: Ditching Imposter Syndrome - page 118 / "Spot your Early Warning Signs" / track 21
• Free in-the-moment technique: Press 'pause' breath - clarejosa.com/pause
• Get certified - learn how to help others with Ditching Imposter Syndrome, burnout & toxic resilience
• Start creating changes even before you go to bed tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit

And join in the discussion: here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn.

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 wouldn't be where they are today, without it.

But part of you wonders whether that's really true.

What you'll cover:

• What on earth is Imposter Syndrome? And how is it different to having an over-active inner critic?
• What are the most common benefits that people think it brings?
• Why is this such a big problem?
• What is the secret reason that people cling to those benefits?
• The mistake most people are making
• The two primary emotions - and which one decides whether you fulfil your potential
• How you could get started on this today

Resources:

• Get your Imposter Syndrome score with this research-backed scorecard, plus a personalised action plan - as my gift: DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/quiz
• Listen here: The Truth About ‘Do It Scared’: The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence [Episode 029]
• Read or listen to Ditching Imposter Syndrome - p112 Are You Falling Into The Hypervigilance Trap?
• Listen here: Is it time to forget the 'feel the fear' message? Episode 019
• Start creating breakthroughs even before bedtime tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit

Shownotes: https://ditchingimpostersyndrome.com/podcast/032/

And here's where we're discussing this episode on LinkedIn & on Instagram.

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 introverts & extroverts handle Imposter Syndrome differently
• The self-mentoring question that helps you spot if you're secretly self-sabotaging on this
• What you can do to set yourself free from Imposter Syndrome, once and for all, whether you're an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in-between
• And how you can start making progress even before you go to bed tonight!

Resources for this episode:

1. Ditching Imposter Syndrome - the book - read it or listen to it and pay particular attention to page 241 / track 49: The Power Of 'I Am'
2. Start creating breakthroughs even before you go to bed tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit - a life-changing online programme, based on the audiobook
3. Article: Are you falling into the leadership label trap?
4. Get 1:1 support with Stepping Up To Lead or the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp
5. Article & Video: What's The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg?
6. How to get certified as a Natural Resilience Method® Facilitator or Imposter Syndrome Master Coach

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