Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Confront Your Insecurity and Thrive
Stay Paid Podcast
English - October 30, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 257 ratingsMarketing Business entrepreneur entrepreneurmindset salesforce abovethenoise coldcalling directsales entrepreneuradvice entrepreneurialmotivation entrepreneurideas entrepreneurship Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
At some point, just about everyone suffers from a case of insecurity. In fact, one review suggests that up to 82% of people may experience feeling like they don’t deserve their success and are going to be exposed as a fraud. It’s called imposter syndrome, and in this episode, we talk about the symptoms, why it’s so common, and strategies to overcome it. Join us to discover why people who feel like imposters are typically legitimately successful, the truth every professional can fall back on when they feel their confidence waning, and three solid strategies you can use to combat feelings of insecurity.
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0:00 Introduction
0:51 Imposter syndrome defined
2:33 Experiences of imposter syndrome
3:03 Success can instigate imposter syndrome
4:05 Tom Brady | Humility can calm you
5:01 Symptoms of imposter syndrome
6:09 Luke confronts his vulnerability
7:09 You still know more than your clients
8:03 Practice is the antidote to insecurity
9:10 Tip 1: Challenge and share your negative thoughts
10:54 Tip 2: Focus on your strengths
11:43 Winners strive for more
14:17 Tip 3: Surround yourself with supportive people
14:43 Tip 4: Get a therapist/coach/mentor
19:30 Action Item
What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?