S1E21: Reframing Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever had that nagging voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough or that you don’t belong? Most women have. In Episode 21, Shelley and Jill talk about a topic that they’ve touched on in previous episodes, but felt it was worthy of its own time to dig in even deeper – imposter syndrome. In this episode they’ll talk about what it is, why it affects so many of us, and how we can combat it. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. While imposter syndrome is a complex and, at times, complicated subject, the top three areas that are explored in this episode are: Discussion of societal and cultural pressures on women. The role of comparison and social media in exacerbating imposter feelings. How past experiences (e.g., childhood, professional environments) contribute to these beliefs.  Follow Shelley and Jill on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 3:09 - The beauty of the community holding space for each other  3:30 - The concept of imposter syndrome  4:55 - Facing your fearbeasts 6:51 - The origins of imposter syndrome 8:25 - Imposter syndrome creeps in right after that moment of achievement  11:35 - Reframing imposter syndrome to “newbie syndrome" 12:25 - Imposter syndrome is self-imposed, like an Upper Limit Problem 15:18 - Steps for combatting imposter syndrome 17:58 - Reframing imposter syndrome as growth 20:01 - The benefits of starting something new The top five tips for silencing that negative self talk that leads to feelings of imposter syndrome include: Practice self-compassion and acknowledge the feelings. Recognize that imposter thoughts are normal. Talk about it. Share with trusted friends, co-workers, or mentors to gain perspective. Reframe your thinking. Replace “I’m not good enough” with evidence-based affirmations. Celebrate achievements. Practice recognizing and internalizing your successes. Take action despite fear. The importance of moving forward even when you’re unsure. Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!