#164 - Manage imposter syndrome when you're a new coach with no clients (Trainer's Lab)

From S1E6 of Trainer's Lab Podcast with Blake Scheidt.

Show Notes: 

• (03:17): How to deal with imposter syndrome
• (08:55): Personal experiences dealing with imposter syndrome 
• (14:12): What do people with imposter syndrome think?
• (18:37): Clients asking for your certifications
• (21:28): Why do people hire coaches?
• (26:51): Courage to ask help from experts
• (29:38): Benefits of reading books

Quotes: 

“You'll get the most condensed and packed information even from people you talk to, versus textbooks sometimes.” - Misbah 

“Read stuff that other coaches aren't reading." - Misbah

“ You might not be qualified to coach that person. Let them decide it, though, not you. ”- Blake 

“I think part of the best way to overcome impostor syndrome is realizing that your struggle is not unique.” - Blake

“Nobody is going to know everything.” - Misbah

“A lot of times imposter syndrome really is too much focus on your own self.” - Blake

“No matter who you are, what you make, there's still some things that you indulge in. That you pay more than you think it's worth. Maybe more than you should. And it gives you a good service in exchange.” - Misbah

“Make sure that you're having fun. Like I know that sounds really practical. But when this is fun, you don't feel like an imposter.” - Blake

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