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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

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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