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On this week’s GoalChat, I discussed Imposter Syndrome with Stephanie O’Brien of Coach Client Connection, board-certified hypnotherapist and coach Karen Ross, and Jim Swan of Pinetree Partners. Stephanie, Karen, and Jim shared their experiences with imposter syndrome, along with tips for mindset, wellbeing, and striving for success.
What is Imposter Syndrome
- Jim: The knee-jerk desire to compare yourself with others you feel are superior
- Stephanie: Worrying that you are not as good as you say you are
- Karen: Self-talk; wondering, ‘Who am I to help this person?’
Fixing Imposter Syndrome
- Stephanie: You don’t need to know everything; you just need to know more than the average person in the room. Give value for free to build your experience in confidence. Make a list of all the topics you have knowledge in and list the steps
- Karen: Look at beliefs that were formed in the past and are holding you back
- Jim: You need to want to make a change; complement the self-work with eliminating distractions that enforce your self doubt
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Goals
- Karen: Look in the mirror every day and say, ‘I love you!’
- Stephanie: Make a list of all the things you know what to do that your ideal client does not
- Jim: Edit an input source; for instance spend less time on Facebook and Instagram (reduce toxic environments and comparisons).
Final Thoughts
- Jim: Be kind
- Stephanie: Different people have different styles; that’s how you find your fit as a coach and in finding new clients
- Karen: Keep kindness going. It makes a difference
Links
- Learn more about Stephanie O’Brien, Karen Ross, and Jim Swan
- Connect with Stephanie O’Brien, Karen Ross, and Jim Swan on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to Taste Buds with Deb and The DEB Show podcast
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Books with Deb
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
How do you beat imposter syndrome? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
No live Goalchat next week. On Monday, April 29, at 4pm PT, we are talking about Self-Advocacy & Corporate Culture with Ed Brill, Jess Dewell, and Mark Herschberg.
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