By Kim Meninger
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Are you living with chronic self-doubt? Do you question whether you deserve to be in your role? If so, you're not alone! As a leadership coach and lifelong struggler
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the fear of flourishing. Many of us grew up in families where we were made to feel that chasing our dreams meant getting too big for our britches. Or we’ve been afraid that if we become too successful, we’ll lose our friends or our community. My guest this week, Rebecca Anne Nguyen, author of the new novel, The 23rd Hero, shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt as she pivoted to novel writing. She also shares strategies for addressing our fears of flourishing so that we can live our best lives.
About My Guest
Rebecca Anne Nguyen (she/her) is the author of The 23rd Hero, a 2024 Reader's Choice Award winner for Best Adult Novel (Bronze). She is also the co-author of the Foreword Award-winning memoir, Where War Ends. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, Insider, and Slackjaw, among others. She lives in Milwaukee.
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Connect with Rebecca:
Website: https://rebeccaannenguyen.com
Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/23rd-Hero-Rebecca-Anne-Nguyen/dp/B0D3WKVP3X/
Book on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-23rd-hero-rebecca-anne-nguyen/21450318?ean=9798989593415
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about building stronger relationships with ourselves. We often think we know ourselves well but, in reality, we’re too busy living and reacting to the demands around us to notice the way our thoughts, feelings and actions influence our experience in the world. My guest this week is Pallavi Srivastava, executive coach and author of the book, Relationship with the Self. In addition to discussing the importance of strengthening our relationships with ourselves, we also talk about how to better understand our inner critics and what to do to manage them more effectively.
About My Guest
With 18 years of supporting people to thrive in their careers and lives as a therapist and coach, Pallavi partners with organizations and leaders to elevate their effectiveness, performance and resilience for sustainable results.
Pallavi's diverse 18+ years of career journey includes closely collaborating with executives in multifaceted roles. In her professional stint 1.0 as business journalist she worked with CEOs and other c-suite leaders asking tough questions. Her personal experience with burnout inspired her to pivot to stint 2.0 as a workplace well-being therapist. In her present role as CEO of The Wellbeing Ways LLC and a Leadership Coach, Pallavi partners with leaders, scientists and start-up founders on topics like self-leadership, presence, resilience, conflict management, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, etc. She has guided leaders towards their highest potential and sustainable high performance.
Her book 'Relationship with the Self,' underscores her commitment and expertise in fostering self-leadership and thriving. Pallavi has coached leaders across the world and industries for over 1000 coaching hours and with results that have earned consistent re-engagement of her services.
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Connect with Pallavi:
Coaching/workshop engagement queries: [email protected]
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisrivastava/
Website: https://thewellbeingways.com
Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Self-Pallavi-Srivastava/dp/1032160039
Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/Relationship-with-the-Self-Actionable-Inputs-for-Personal-Growth-and-Change/Srivastava/p/book/9781032160030
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the pressures facing introverts. Many introverts believe that they need to be more extroverted in order to achieve success in the workplace. As a result, they exhaust themselves by trying to be someone they’re not. My guest this week, Kimberly Charvet, shares how she went from growing up with extrovert envy to recognizing that her introversion is actually a superpower. Here she shares insights and strategies to help other introverts do the same.
About My Guest
Meet Kimberly Charvet! Wife, mom to a blended family of 5, avid reader, organization nerd and obsessed with all things The Grinch! With 25+ years in Corporate America leadership experience and 20 years in Direct Sales as a life-long introvert she's found her passion for helping other introverted women in business to succeed. As the founder of Quiet Spark Coaching - Business & Life Coaching for introverted women, Kimberly helps women to increase their profits by helping them to achieve their top three goals over one year. She offers one-on-one coaching, workshops on planning for your business, and masterclasses on networking and discovering your purpose.
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Connect with Kimberly:
Website: https://www.kimberlycharvet.com
MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/introverted-women-meetup-group/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/quietsparkcoaching
Email: [email protected]
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about hidden leaders. Hidden leaders, according to my guest, Ali Wilson, possess traits that make them great leaders but, paradoxically, also keep them from reaching higher levels of leadership. Here we discuss the ways in which we overvalue confidence, and even narcissism, which holds hidden leaders back. We also explore ways that hidden leaders can emerge from the shadows. Ali also offers one of my favorite reframes of impostor syndrome.
About My Guest
Alison Wilson’s journey from chemical engineering to executive coaching has been driven by a passion for unlocking leadership potential in those who may not see it in themselves.
In every organization she has worked with, she has come across talented leaders who feel trapped in roles below the level of their capability and ambition. She has come to realize that for many, the traits that keep them stuck are the very same traits that ultimately make them exceptional leaders. It's a paradox that harms everyone, leading to organizations where the most capable people are not the decision makers and results are delivered in spite of leadership, not because of it.
She has developed the Hidden Leaders program to empower these individuals to recognize their talent, amplify their impact and progress to the leadership roles where their true potential can be realized.
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Website: https://www.hidden-leader.co.uk/
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about navigating self-doubt as an “only”. My guest this week, Carrie Driscoll, is the co-founder of Reef Consulting. Here she shares her career journey from winning a college scholarship as the only female in computer science to working in software startups to eventually founding her on consulting firm. Carrie shares how she navigates self-doubt and offers tips and strategies we can all use to show up more confidently at work.
About My Guest
With over two decades of experience in Agile coaching, project management, and change management, Carrie Driscoll co-founded Reef Consulting to help organizations achieve quality, speed, growth, scalability, and innovation. As the president of Reef Consulting, Carrie leads a team of agile experts who provide executive coaching, strategic guidance, digital transformation, and change management to fortune 100 clients across various industries.
Carrie holds multiple certifications in agile methodologies, including Scrum@Scale, Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ICAgile Certified Practitioner (ICP). Carrie is passionate about empowering high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders. Carrie also enjoys sharing her insights and best practices as an entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor in the Agile community.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-driscoll-3458552/
Website: https://reefconsultingllc.com/
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about middle management. Many of us don’t like to think of ourselves this way but if you’re responsible for managing up and down, you’re likely a middle manager. My guest this week is Jeff Sigel, author of the book The Middle Matters, a Toolkit for Middle Managers. Jeff argues that middle managers are actually doing three roles at once – doing, leading and influencing. But they’re not often given proper guidance on how to effectively perform and balance these roles. Here we talk about the challenges facing middle managers and what you can do to become a more confident, effective leader.
About My Guest
Jeff Sigel is a Strategy, Business Intelligence and Marketing leader with over 20 years of experience across the Food Manufacturing, Grocery Retail, and Restaurant industries. His focus is on helping companies go beyond PowerPoint strategies, ensuring that there is alignment between strategic planning, brand building, analytics, and leadership behaviors at every level. Jeff is particularly passionate about helping middle leaders learn the skills they need to deliver results, build engaged teams, and realize bold visions for the future.
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Connect with Jeff:
Website: www.proprioceptive.io/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TwinningStrategy
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about balancing work with career management. Many women tend to struggle with prioritizing their own career growth because they’re too focused on the needs of the business. This week, I talk with Marja Wagenaar, a leadership specialist, former member of parliament in the Netherlands and author of “The Leadership Book for Women”. Here we discuss the ways in which we hold ourselves back by doing silent work without recognition, hesitating to raise our hands for new opportunities and focusing too heavily on being a “good girl”. We also explore her 50/50 method, which is designed to break these habits so that you can more confidently and effectively advance your career.
About My Guest
Marja Wagenaar PhD is a leadership expert. With her company Leadershipint. she helps leaders and their organizations to advance their strength worldwide. She developed the 50/50 method: a successful approach for female leaders and all those women who aspire to become a leader.
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Connect with Marja:
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Book-Women-Marja-Wagenaar/dp/9089657223
Website: https://www.leadershipint.com/
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about people management. Whether or not you manage people today, you likely know that it’s a tough job! Not only do you have responsibility for a team of people who are relying on you but you’ve likely gotten very little training and support on how to lead them effectively. My guest this week is Cree Scott, founder and CEO of Serenity and consulting psychologist who specializes in human-centered leadership development. Here we talk about the challenges facing people leaders, how to evaluate whether or not you want to manage people and what you can do to show up more confidently in the role.
About My Guest
Dr. Cree Scott, founder and CEO of Serenity, is an esteemed consulting psychologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in human-centered leadership development through a change management lens. With a robust background in clinical psychology, consulting, and executive coaching, she excels in creating customized leadership development programs for a diverse range of industries, leveraging evidence-based practices for impactful learning and growth. Dr. Scott combines the rigor of psychology with a strengths-based approach to drive organizational change and personal breakthroughs in leadership.
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Connect with Cree:
Website: www.serenitypsyhealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creescott/
LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/facilitating-safe-authentic-communication-as-a-leader/guiding-principles-for-safe-space-conversations
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the power of an anti-vision. Visions can be inspiring but they’re often not powerful enough to break through fear. My guest this week, author and coach Scott Allan, talks about how he uses an anti-vision to push himself out of his comfort zone and face his fears. We also talk about the importance of reminding ourselves that confidence follows action, celebrating small wins and recognizing when we might be a little too comfortable.
About My Guest
With his books published in 16 languages, and over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential. Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First.
As a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training.
With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people worldwide to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant and never-ending self-improvement.
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Website: https://scottallanbooks.com/
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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk stress and burnout. If you’re a high achiever (hint: if you’re listening to this podcast, you are), you’re likely at higher risk for stress and burnout because of the way you approach your work. My guest this week is Avery Thatcher, a former ICU nurse who now specializes in burnout recovery. Avery shares her personal journey as someone who understood the risk factors for burnout yet still suffered from what she refers to as her own epic burnout experience. Here we talk about the three stages of chronic stress and how to recognize them. We also talk about how to manage our energy to prevent burnout. And we talk about how to do your best work without the pressure to always be perfect.
About My Guest
Avery Thatcher is a former ICU Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience specializing in acute and chronic stress, it's impact on the body, and how to prevent or even reverse the negative health effects of stress to avoid burnout and illness. In her Flow State app, and group programs, she has been helping highly sensitive high achievers recover their energy and optimize their habits so they can elevate their impact since she started her business in 2015.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthaboutburnout/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becomingavery/
Website: www.thetruthaboutburnout.com
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