The Imposter Solution

#3 Becky Barnes

In this  episode I’m speaking with Becky Barnes.

Becky is a plus size fashion blogger and freelance marketing manager. After starting her blog back in 2011 Becky realised her love for writing and went to university aged 33 to study Professional Writing where she graduated with first class honours. Becky prides herself on her candid voice, both on her blog and social media where she often discusses her battles with mental health, IBS and Fibromyalgia alongside her honest approach to fashion.

I met Becky last year at an event for International Women’s Day which we were both speaking at. After striking up a conversation on the day, we then connected on social media. Becky then opened up about Imposter Syndrome on her social media and we chatted about it, so I knew I wanted her to be a guest on the show.

Becky talks about her own career journey and how she didn’t feel like the conventional 9-5 work environment didn’t fit her style and how she took the leap into the self employed space.

She also talks about coming from a working class background and how her Imposter has questioned who does she think she is and how it had made her feel around other people from different backgrounds.

She also talks about how she has overcome Imposter Syndrome around body confidence and how it then shifted to questioning her personal abilities.

Becky also talks about how she favours emotional intelligence to academic achievements and why she thinks it’s important for her daughter Poppy to be emotionally intelligent.

I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Becky.

Mo Gawdat, Solve for Happy Book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Mo-Gawdat/Solve-For-Happy--Engineer-Your-Path-to-Joy/21511183

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Get in touch with Becky:

Blog: https://www.beckybarnes.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybarnesblog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckybarnesblog

In this short bonus episode I'm talking about the theme for International Women's Day this year on 8th March 2021.  

The topic this year is choose to challenge so in this episode I'm talking about how you can challenge your Inner Imposter as doubting your own abilities and failing to recognise your own achievements has an effect on how we show up in the world as women.

I will touch upon:

- the internal glass ceiling that we create as women

- the effect of this glass ceiling and how this might affect the way we think and act

- ways in which I think you can choose to challenge yourself 

- how important it is to invest in personal and professional development

- how we can support other women in the workplace by what we say and do

Get in touch:

Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution

Email: [email protected]

FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution

Links:

Invisible Women Book 

https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Caroline-Criado-Perez/Invisible-Women--Exposing-Data-Bias-in-a-World-Designed-for-Men/24498960

Blog 9 leadership tips to support team members experiencing Imposter Syndrome 

https://www.trishabarker.com/blog/2021/1/8/15-leadership-tips-for-helping-your-employees-defeat-imposter-syndrome

Take the Imposter type quiz  

https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322

In this episode I’m speaking with Rachael Kennedy, Owner of Grönn: Manchester’s First Eco-Luxe Salon & Sustainable Lifestyle Store.

I met about 4 years ago and as we live close to each other we’ve met up face to face many times and had many interesting conversations and she inspires me to be a better human being for the planet!

Racheal talks about her own career journey in the hairdressing industry and how she has rebelled against how she was told she should be working in a salon.

Hitting 40 with one wrong turn after another and nowhere to go, life pushed her onto the path of launching a business like no other. Turns out it saved her life. Contrary to what others thought, she wasn't mad to do it after all...

Rachael set up her own salon which is completely in line with who she is and what she believes in, which has won her many accolades including being named as one of the top 10 salons in the UK.

Rachael also talks about how Imposter Syndrome thrives when you work on your own and what she has personally done to combat that.

She also talk about her biggest bout of Imposter Syndrome when she was asked to be part of a panel for a sustainability industry event and how deciding to be authentically herself was the solution.

Rachael spends her precious time away from business curled up with partner in crime Hector the English Bull Terrier, a book and a good cup of tea.

I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rachael.

Ecotricity https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/

Nrth Lass Magazine https://nrthlass.com/

Caboodle Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/caboodlemagazine/

Get in touch:

Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution

Email: [email protected]

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Get in touch with Rachael:

Website & Newsletter Sign Up: https://gronn.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronnhairdressing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gronnecosalon

The Imposter Solution with Holly Wright, Executive Assistant at MUFG Bank.  Holly has previous experience in both the legal and travel sectors. Holly has been at MUFG for 5 months, following redundancy from her previous role, due to the pandemic. Holly likes to push the boundaries of the EA role and regularly gets involved in business projects, with a particular interest in technology projects.   

Holly enjoys researching and learning and used her period of redundancy to reflect on her previous roles and knowledge gaps and gained some new skills.

I met about 2 years ago and I’ve had the pleasure of having many conversations with Holly about her Imposter Syndrome and I’ve seen her own personal journey of discovery and overcoming it.

Holly talks about her own career journey and when she first heard of Imposter Syndrome she wasn’t sure she was senior enough to experience it.

Holly talks about how she held herself back from going to university and how her career was influenced by people who could see her potential.

Holly also was set a 5 question challenge set by her mentor to help her look at how she looked at success and achievement. She shares what the challenge was and how it’s helped her but how it continues to help and inspire others.

Holly also had to find a new role last year at the start of the pandemic and she shares some great advice what to do when looking for a new role and why it’s important to consider job offers and pick an environment that’s right for your personality type.

As an employee Holly also shares her views on how she thinks companies should be broaching this subject and support employees experiencing this.

I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Holly.

In the episode we talk about the 5 Imposter Types - take the quiz now to find out yours 

https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322

We also talk about Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg about de-selection for job vacancies

https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Sheryl-Sandberg/Lean-In--Women-Work-and-the-Will-to-Lead/17559860

Get in touch:

Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.trishabarker.com

Get in touch with Holly:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollylwright

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This short trailer is giving you a little insight in what you might expect in future episodes, as well as sharing some background about what is Imposter Syndrome and what I hope you get from the podcast.