Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing. Really? [Episode 62]

There are 7 imposter syndrome coping strategies you need to stop using today. And in episode 64 here on the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, I'm going to take you on a tour of them and what you can do instead. Plus, we'll explore the problem with what I call the bridge of coping strategies, and you'll learn how normalising imposter syndrome is actually keeping people stuck in fear and anxiety and preventing them from fulfilling their potential.What we'll cover today:The problem with coping strategies and normalising Imposter SyndromeWhat happens when you widen the Imposter Syndrome gap?The 7 coping strategies you'll want to ditch today and what you can do instead, for each of them!Practical strategies for getting started on this, even before bedtime tonightToday's Resources:Get 14 days risk-free as my gift as a Courage Club member of the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ appRead or listen to Ditching Imposter SyndromeDitching Imposter Syndrome podcast - episode 62 - Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing. Really?

How to spot five top secret warning signs of imposter syndrome in colleagues and clients. Today in episode 63 of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, we're going to be diving more deeply into how to spot those hidden warning signs, and they are more of a master of disguise than Moriarty. So if you want to go Sherlock-Holmes on spotting those secret warning signs so you can intervene and support a colleague or client before they self sabotage, this episode is for you. We're going start with a brief recap of the obvious warning signs. Then I'm going to share with you five that you might not have realised are actually driven by imposter syndrome.What you'll discover today:Why is it so important to be able to spot the early warning signs of Imposter Syndrome?What happens if we take action at the very first signs, rather than waiting and hoping it will go away?A recap of the most common warning signs.5 top secret warning signs that give you an even earlier indication that something is up.Practical inspiration for what to do next, to raise the conversation and support the person in turning things around.Today's resources:Coaching Imposter Syndrome - read it or listen to it - as my giftWork with me to learn how to deeply support others in ditching Imposter SyndromeEpisode 11 of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast - the most common warning signsDo I have Imposter Syndrome? And what can I do about it? Free research-backed quiz & personalised mini-course.Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ app - free course: Imposter Syndrome 101 - look for the lessons on how to remove the taboo and start the conversation

Imposter Syndrome is a good thing. Really? If you've ever been told that at it has really grated with you... and you've been wondering how on earth Imposter Syndrome could possibly be a good thing... or why people are sharing that advice... and what you can do instead... then today's episode is for you!What You'll Discover?You're not alone if it grates with you to be told that Imposter Syndrome is a good thing!The three things that are happening under the surface for the person who's telling you this.Their secret fear - the one they don't want you to know - and it can set you free from the guilt and shame of not having been able to ditch Imposter Syndrome yet.How you could get started on your journey of healing Imposter Syndrome in the next 5 minutes.Resources:The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg - the difference between Imposter Syndrome & self-doubtEpisode 24: But surely Imposter Syndrome is incurable?Train with Clare to become a certified coach in this work.Try the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App risk-free for 14 days, and start changing your life, today.

What can you do when you want to talk to a colleague or loved-one about Imposter Syndrome, but you're scared that simply using those two words will make them run for the hills?What's really going on when this happens? How can you start the conversation and remove the taboo? And how can you support the other person in feeling safe talking to you about it, even if you're secretly running it yourself, without it turning into a pity-party?All of that and more is waiting for you in today's episode!What's Waiting For You:Where did the name 'Imposter Syndrome' come from?Why is it so 'Marmite' - creating relief or rejection?What's the #1 mistake that most people are making when they raise the discussion?What's Clare's magic formula for removing the fear about all of this?How can you talk about Imposter Syndrome, without talking about Imposter Syndrome?And what are your next steps for helping others to set themselves free from this, once and for all?Today's Resources:Get certified - work with Clare Josa to train in this workEpisode 39: Imposter Syndrome - time to rename it or reclaim it?Episode 58: Radical Candor - the risks of unfiltered feedback when someone is running Imposter SyndromeRead or listen to Clare's latest book - Coaching Imposter SyndromeTake Clare Josa's Imposter Syndrome 101 course - free inside the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ AppFree scorecard - get your Imposter Syndrome risk score and a personalised action plan

1 in 10. That's how many of your team members will think about quitting their job due to Imposter Syndrome, today. And the 'every week' figure will shock you.This episode is for you whether you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, consultant, or simply someone who is shocked by this stat and who cares enough to want to help people to avoid ever getting to the stage where they think about quitting their job due to Imposter Syndrome.Here's what you'll discover today:Why is the "1 in 10" figure so high?The five hidden triggers that can tip someone into quitting their job, due to Imposter SyndromeThe REAL reason why people quitThe three secret drivers - and it's not the employee's faultFour core factors that can make a company's culture provoke Imposter Syndrome - and none of them makes good business sense Scalable solutions you could start implementing today, that would prevent most of these people from quitting, and which costs less than the cost of rehiring just one of themToday's Resources:Get certified with Clare - find out more & apply hereRead the 2024 Research Study White PaperRead Coaching Imposter Syndrome, as Clare's giftGet your Imposter Syndrome risk score and a personalised action plan - freeEpisode 58: The Problem With Radical CandorFeedback workshop - join us hereGet the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App: www.ImposterSyndromeHacks.com

Do you ever look back and wish you had taken more action on your dreams? What gets in our way? And how could you find the #MicroCourage to do things *today* that would get the 'future you' sending you a MASSIVE thank you?In episode 59 of the "Ditching Imposter Syndrome" podcast, Clare Josa explores a surprising twist from her recent travels to Cologne with her sons, that challenges the way we think about our daily decisions. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure about your next move, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how seemingly small choices can steer your career and life in powerful directions. Listen in to discover actionable strategies that could change how you approach your goals and ambitions... even if Imposter Syndrome is begging you to sabotage your efforts and you're secretly not in the mood!You'll discover:The massive insight Clare had in Cologne that could change your life foreverWhat really creates change in our lives - hint: it's actually not inspiration or motivationThe extra rung that Clare adds to the 'learning ladder' model, which fast-tracks your progressThe 3 vital ingredients that make success near-inevitable, when you're developing a new skill or making change in your lifeHow Clare's favourite Italian word holds the key to you getting that 'thank you' from the future you - and it could be sooner than you might thinkResources From This Episode:Get certified - work with Clare on one of her Imposter Syndrome coaching certification programmesTake your first steps today with 14 days' free Courage Club membership of the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ AppHere's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

Radical candour has been around for a while, and done right it can be brilliant. But... I and my certified coaches are seeing a shift in the way it's being implemented in many organisations - which is likely to be causing harm.In fact, some of my coaches, who work in organisations who are doing this, are seeing it create enormous harm - the opposite of what was intended. And that's why they have asked me to create this podcast episode for you.And there's a missing link - tackling Imposter Syndrome, before candid feedback will work.In today's episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, you will discover:Why 'radical candor' isn't the problem - and what it really isWhat Clare Josa's latest research study shows about feedback and how people really feel about itThe demystified neuroscience behind why Imposter Syndrome makes it even harder and what you need to do insteadThe three pillars of psychological safety, and which need to come first, before you implement a 'candid feedback culture'How you can learn how to make performance reviews and feedback Imposter Syndrome-safe, so they actually improve performance, instead of accidentally trashing confidenceHere are today's resources:Half-day Feedback Workshop: Book your place nowRead or listen to Clare's new book - Coaching Imposter SyndromeGet certified - join the next cohort to work with Clare on thisWhat do you think? Here's how to get in touch.And here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn & Instagram.

Today we're looking at the myth around "But I need Imposter Syndrome to perform!"This episode is for your if you've ever found yourself thinking (or saying!) this, because - spoiler alert - this myth is going to stop you from ditching Imposter Syndrome, as well as potentially trashing your productivity and performance. You deserve better than that, so I'm sharing solutions today!And this is also essential listening, if you're a line manager, HR professional, business leader, mental health first data, or somebody who simply cares a lot about helping people with impostor syndrome, because this is one of the biggest barriers to clearing it out once and for all. It can turn teams toxic in just a few weeks, and it is a myth we really need to ditch.What's waiting for you:What really happens when we use Imposter Syndrome to perform?How does that impact performance, productivity, people and profit?The problem with dependency on stress for motivationHow can we motivate ourselves to excel, without using Imposter Syndrome as a self-destructive crutch?Why the two types of stress are the key to unlocking thisAnd the simple attitude and culture shift we all need to make, to support people in shifting from surviving to thrivingResources from this episode:The Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App - make sure you do the Imposter Syndrome 101 course (it's even available for free members)Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App - Courage Club members have access to the March 2024 monthly hacks training on escaping the stress cycle (Join here now, if you're not a member yet)Episode 24 - But Surely Imposter Syndrome Is Incurable?Episode 11 - How To Spot The Imposter Syndrome Warning Signs - Before You Self-SabotageEpisode 52: The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome - And How They Predict Your Stress ResponseEpisode 48 - The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome & Burnout (And Why It's Not Your Fault You Can't Shake It)Episode 44 - How Toxic Teammates Trigger Imposter SyndromeEpisode 37 - Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Threat to Team PerformanceEpisode 29 - The Truth About 'Do It Scared': The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence

Do men get Imposter Syndrome? Surely it's just women? Are men somehow immune to it? What does our latest research study really say? Want to know some surprising differences between the sexes? And how can we support men, as well as women, to set themselves free from that secret fear of being found out as a fraud or not good enough, despite outside-world evidence that they're doing well?What you'll discover in this episode:What Imposter Syndrome is and isn't - plus my 'lightbulb' definitionWhat the data says about men vs womenHow the symptoms and impact of Imposter Syndrome are different for menWhy it's such a big men's Mental Health issueStep 0 - what we need to do first to fix thisHow solutions need to be tailored for men, vs womenHow to help hundreds in your teams, for the cost of coaching a handful This episode's resources:The Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ AppFree workbook: 10 questions to ask a coach before working with them on Imposter SyndromeHow to get certified to help others with this workUseful podcast episodes mentioned in this one:Episode 7 - What's The Difference Between Imposter Syndrome And Confidence Or Self-Doubt?Episode 19 - Is It Time To Forget The 'Feel The Fear' Message? [Episode 019]Episode 29 - The Truth About 'Do It Scared': The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence [Episode 029]Episode 39 - Imposter Syndrome: Time To Rename It or Reclaim It?

This episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is for you, if you've ever felt that flinch when you're about to go and do something and imposter syndrome is kicking in... and you and end up self-sabotaging and beating yourself up about it afterwards.We're going to talk about the one little-known thing that can make Imposter Syndrome worse. And I'm sharing a strategy you can use right away, plus I want to gift you a training that you can use to prevent this from happening in future. What's waiting for you:Why is it that the more important something is to us, the worse Imposter Syndrome gets?How the Imposter Syndrome Iceberg model helps us to understand this.What's happening when previously dormant Imposter Syndrome comes out to play?The link between the fight-flight-freeze response and self-sabotage.Why mindset isn't enough to prevent self-sabotage.The two types of fear.A 2-minute self-mentoring process to help you prevent self-sabotage, without having to push on through the fear.Resources for this episode:The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg™Episode 52: The 4 Ps of Imposter SyndromeEpisode 53: The Biological Link Between Imposter Syndrome & BurnoutGet your 30-day free trial of the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App