45 Imposter Syndrome: What Is It, Why Does It Exist and How Can We Minimise It

In this episode, Helene and I dive into something that affects a lot of women when it comes to money, career, and life decisions: and that is Imposter Syndrome.  We explore how Imposter Syndrome shows up in the financial world, everything from negotiating salaries and charging what you’re worth, to investing, building a business, or even just speaking confidently about money. We talk about how prevalent it is and especially with women, and the likely places in life that it will occur. We drill right down into the psychology of Imposter Syndrome, about why your brain event thinks it needs to do this in the first place, through to tips to reduce the impact. In this episode we cover: • What imposter syndrome is and why women are particularly prone to it • The role your subconscious brain plays in fear and self-doubt • How imposter syndrome can hold you back in many ways • How doing the “work” helps build new mental pathways and confidence We’d love to hear any real stories you have about experiencing Imposter Syndrome, so if you would like to send us your story shoot it through to [email protected]