Episode 102: From Diapers to Doubts, Tackling Imposter Syndrome with Catherine Lamb

Send us Fan MailOur guest in this episode is Catherine Lamb. She is an expert at helping others conquer Impostor Syndrome which can show up as doubts about your abilities to care for your child, feelings of inadequacy when compared to other parents, and can keep you in constant fear of making mistakes. Listen in as we discuss how, if not dealt with, Impostor Syndrome will have adverse effects on your self-confidence, will increase stress and anxiety, and will cause missed opportunities for personal and professional growth. Catherine Lamb is a speaker at Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.  She has an international client base. She uses her specialist knowledge and expertise to help parents manage Impostor Syndrome and prevent it from damaging their careers when they return to work. Having set up new businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, and hiring and leading large teams, Catherine drew on this experience to run a successful recruitment business for over 10 years.  During this time, she worked with many new parents who needed support with their careers as they returned to work.  She built on her expertise with the Henley Business School coaching certificate. Catherine is now a specialist in Impostor Syndrome and how to successfully manage it when experiencing major change in our lives. TIMESTAMPS• [7:46] DJ asks Catherine: “How do you get yourself out of the habit of beating yourself up when things go awry?” • [8:59] “Nobody has taught us how to be a parent… there's no manual telling you how to do it… and we've all got children that are quite individual in their needs as well.”• [9:58] “Perfectionism is an addiction to process, not just avoiding mistakes.”• [18:23] Catherine shares: “I think it's societal expectation around women - that we are nurturing and giving… And it's selfish of us to think about our needs. And I think sometimes we don't think about our needs, but we hope other people will. “For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/ Connect with Us! DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastFREE GUIDE TO AN AMAZING SUMMER: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/strategic-summerONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleCatherine LambWebsite: https://www.spectrum360.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.lamb.165/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-lamb-uk/ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support