Have you questioned your own qualifications when doing something? For instance, have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I to be standing on stage speaking about this topic?” Or, “Will the audience see that I’m not THE expert when it comes to this subject?” Or perhaps, “Should I be the one leading this group?” If so, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome, and you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. In this episode, Sheryl Anjanette, author of “The Impostor Lies Within,” explains why impostor syndrome is so prevalent and how you can deal with it, so it no longer holds you back or weighs on your mind.
Sheryl is an author, international speaker, thought leader, and trainer on the topics of Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Peak Performance. As a natural extension of her 30-year career as an entrepreneur, marketing and communications executive, and her wellness practice, Sheryl has dedicated her business to helping individuals and organizations overcome the debilitating effects of imposter syndrome.
Takeaways
- Could you be suffering from impostor syndrome?
- Why you needn’t feel alone if you suffer from impostor syndrome
- How we often disguise impostor syndrome
- When the pendulum swings the other way
- Why you shouldn’t normalize impostor syndrome
- When we begin developing the foundation of impostor syndrome
- A powerful mindset to develop
- Should you fake it until you make it?
- The first thing you should do to overcome your impostor syndrome
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