E20: Navigating Self-Doubt And Imposter Syndrome as A Leader with Marketing Executive, Shannon O’Meara Smith

“Coming from a position of love and happiness, I always do a better job, I'm always a better leader, I'm a better mother, a better wife, or partner, I'm better at everything.”In this episode, I talk to Shannon O'Meara Smith, the Vice-President and Deputy Chief Marketing Officer at Viasat, a global telecommunications company. You'll hear Shannon talk about her leadership origins in the military and how that affects in her leadership in her current role.  She’ll surely surprise you with her thoughts about women and the imposter syndrome, and she’ll offer some really wise advice for all leaders.In this episode:Shannon’s leadership storyThe imposter syndrome and womenTips for navigating moments of self-doubt as a leaderShannon’s specific advice and words of wisdom geared to women leadersAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former corporate executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode“Everybody forgets what an amazing person they are. So sometimes it helps to re-evaluate and  relook at and own who you are.”“I'm not a fan of the terminology imposter syndrome, because people use it almost exclusively surrounding females.”“Being brave doesn't mean that you don't have fear…you acknowledge that you have the fear, but you act anyway.”“Everybody I know is winging it. I don't know, anybody who's like, ‘I've got it all together and I know what I'm doing." Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Shannon O'Meara SmithConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.  Produced by Ideablossoms