Episode 47: Imposter Syndrome: Tackling Self-Doubt and Owning Your Success

 

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that affects many people in leadership roles, especially women. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and insecurity despite a person's success. But since mindful leadership requires taking ownership of one's successes and recognizing the value we bring to our teams and organizations, we must learn how to maintain positive self-talk and build confidence.

To successfully tackle imposter syndrome, it is important to understand its sources and how it manifests itself in order to recognize and address the underlying issues causing it. As someone who has experienced it firsthand, Martha Ramos, your host, has some tips for you. She knows how challenging and frustrating it can be, which can literally paralyze you from moving forward to the next level.

Listen to this episode and learn how to tackle imposter syndrome with some strategies, practical tips, and techniques you can use to manage and overcome it.

If you're ready to stop self-sabotaging and build your inner confidence, tune into the episode or watch it on YouTube.

In this episode:

  • [02:50] What is imposter syndrome?

  • [06:13] Significant effects of imposter syndrome in your life. 

  • [08:05] How you can overcome and manage the feelings of imposter syndrome

  • [09:07] Why self-reflection is key to your overall well being

  • [09:47] Benefits of recognizing and acknowledging your achievements

  • [11:01] Why you need to reframe your negative thoughts and the 4A’s hack to help you

  • [13:20] How taking action helps you manage imposter syndrome

  • [14:05] How Self-care practices can help with imposter syndrome

  • [15:02] Addressing imposter syndrome in the workplace

  • [16:15] Plus much more

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