78 {Alison Shamir} The Unseen Toll of Imposter Syndrome

Trigger warning: anxiety, imposter syndromeThe term imposter syndrome gets used more and more commonly these days and many of us have probably experienced it at some point. But just how closely is it connected to anxiety? And just how devastating can its effects be?To share her personal experiences with anxiety and imposter syndrome we have Alison Shamir joining on us the podcast.Alison is an Imposter Syndrome Expert, International Speaker, Certified Coach and Media Contributor. Through her work, Alison empowers global organisations, teams & individuals with the knowledge, tools and methods grounded in science they need to overcome Imposter Syndrome and present and perform as their most confident selves. Alison is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and has held Leadership roles across the Technology and Media sectors. She combines both lived experience and professional expertise to help her clients make transformative change. In this episode Alison Shamir shares: -      Overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating the lasting effects of a difficult childhood.-      The panic attack that led her to confront her deepest fears,-      How she has used her experiences to become an advocate for domestic and family violence-      The importance of finding someone who offers psychological safety when sharing personal stories or seeking support.Key Quotes “Everything from the exterior, looking in, looked good. But on the inside I was really, really suffering.” “You can’t outrun imposter syndrome. Unless you address it at its core, it just keeps a hold on you.” “One conversation can make a profound impact. Just one conversation flicks that first domino.”More about AlisonYou can find out more about Alison on her website: Find me at www.alisonshamir.com  Follow her on social media:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-shamir-67440b17/Instagram: @alisonshamirFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonshamirYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.