EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 47 MIN
Imposter Syndrome vs Self-Doubt: What It Really Is (And Why It Matters)
from Confidence Conversations · host Gayle Tong
In this episode, we turn the tables a little bit.Patrick Brownlee-Smith steps in as the host and puts me in the hot seat to discuss one of the most talked-about, and often misunderstood, topics: imposter syndrome. We explore what imposter syndrome really is, and just as importantly, what it isn’t. We talk honestly about the difference between imposter syndrome and self-doubt, why the term has become so popular, and how it actually shows up in day-to-day behaviour.I also share some of the research behind it, along with practical ways to start managing it in a more helpful, realistic way.………….Love the podcast? Please subscribe 💜 Find out more about Enrichment Coaching and the work I dohttps://www.enrichmentcoaching.co.uk/ Follow me on socialhttps://www.instagram.com/enrichment_coaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayletong/ ………. Check out the incredible work of Dr Valerie Young https://impostorsyndrome.com/ Check out the Confidence Conversations Episode with Patrickhttps://youtu.be/5x4Q9FygxYU
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In this episode, we turn the tables a little bit.Patrick Brownlee-Smith steps in as the host and puts me in the hot seat to discuss one of the most talked-about, and often misunderstood, topics: imposter syndrome. We explore what imposter syndrome really is, and just as importantly, what it isn’t. We talk honestly about the difference between imposter syndrome and self-doubt, why the term has become so popular, and how it actually shows up in day-to-day behaviour.I also share some of the research behind it, along with practical ways to start managing it in a more helpful, realistic way.………….Love the podcast? Please subscribe 💜 Find out more about Enrichment Coaching and the work I dohttps://www.enrichmentcoaching.co.uk/ Follow me on socialhttps://www.instagram.com/enrichment_coaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayletong/ ………. Check out the incredible work of Dr Valerie Young https://impostorsyndrome.com/ Check out the Confidence Conversations Episode with Patrickhttps://youtu.be/5x4Q9FygxYU
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Imposter Syndrome vs Self-Doubt: What It Really Is (And Why It Matters)
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