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- Self-Doubt vs. Imposter Syndrome
Are you doubting your abilities—or just trapped in the brutal cycle of high performance? The world of finance is a pressure cooker. One quarter, you're on fire; the next, you're second-guessing every move. If you’ve ever felt like your success is fleeting or fear that others will “find you out,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Tied to Metrics, Kat Sosnick, founder of Green Street Coaching, dives deep into the psychology of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the mental traps that keep high achievers stuck—plus the strategies to break free.
Key Points
Why do we track every loss but forget to count our wins? – Learn a simple, science-backed habit that rewires your brain to build real, lasting confidence.Self-doubt can push you forward—imposter syndrome keeps you stuck. Do you know which one is holding you back? – Learn the key differences, why they feel similar, and how to challenge them.Confidence isn't always tied to competence – Why tying your self-worth to your results is a dangerous game—and how to step off the ride.Decision Paralysis & Overconfidence – The two extremes that derail smart professionals and how to find balance.Resources
Kat Sosnick on LinkedIn | Greene Street Coaching
23 min - The Hidden Cost of Self-Doubt
Ever feel like self-doubt is quietly draining your productivity and sabotaging your success? In the first episode of Tied to Metrics, Kat Sosnick opens up about the hidden costs of self-doubt for high performers—especially in the high-pressure world of finance. With over 30 years of experience, Kat shares how she personally navigated the ups and downs of the industry and how constant second-guessing can keep you stuck. If you’ve ever been trapped in the cycle of overthinking or felt like your latest success or failure defined your worth, this podcast is for you.
Key Points:
- How many opportunities have you missed by second-guessing yourself?
- Are your metrics shaping your mindset—or the other way around?
Recency Bias: Why the most recent win or failure can cloud your judgment, no matter how much success you've had before.The Real Cost of Self-Doubt: Self-doubt doesn’t show up on your balance sheet, but it can drain your energy and rob you of opportunities.Mindset Tools for High Performers: The mental frameworks Kat has developed to stay grounded and focused, even in high-stakes environments.Real Stories: Kat shares a career-defining moment involving Jeff Bezos that almost slipped through her fingers—and the lesson she learned.Resources
Kat Sosnick on LinkedIn | Greene Street Coaching
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About Tied to Metrics
From the publisher's feed
High performing Finance professionals have a few things in common. They’re driven, ambitious, talented and, usually, crushed under the weight of expectations.
In the world of finance, it seems like you’re only as good as your latest results, and that creates tension, anxiety and above all, self-doubt.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, and on Tied to Metrics, Kat Sosnick the founder of Green Street coaching who is bringing decades of experience in the financial trenches to you in this new podcast series, so you can stop being tied to metrics, and start feeling like the competent professional you are.
In this series, you’ll learn strategies and frameworks to change how you evaluate your own performance, learn about the common mistakes that leave you feeling stressed and uncertain, and hear about others who have overcome the self-doubt that was holding them back in their careers and their lives.