You're Not an Imposter, and Here's Why

Imposter syndrome, or the feeling you’re faking it as an expert in your industry, affects thousands of people each year and can be particularly damaging to your career if you don’t find ways to deal with it. Don’t worry; it’s possible to overcome imposter syndrome and regain the confidence you need to achieve your career goals and leave behind feelings of inadequacy. This article will teach you about imposter syndrome and how to overcome the feelings that come along with it.

 How to tell if you’re an imposter

Impostor syndrome is a term used to describe the feelings of inadequacy that can occur when you’ve achieved some level of success. It doesn’t matter how well-qualified you are or how hard you’ve worked: If you suffer from impostor syndrome, then you might convince yourself that your achievements are due to luck rather than skill.

 Reminders that we all have strengths

It's important to remember that we all have strengths. What might be easy for you might be a challenge for someone else. We all feel like imposters at one time or another and it's not just because of the idea that we don't deserve what we have. It can also stem from a lack of confidence or feeling like the world is too big of a place for us to make an impact.

 Things to remember while feeling like an impostor

1) You are not alone - 60% of people will experience impostor syndrome in their life. 2) There is a feedback loop - you feel like an impostor because you've been thinking about how little you know for a long time. 3) The key to getting out of it is self-compassion - being kind to yourself when you make mistakes or have negative thoughts will help stop the cycle.

How to Stop Feeling Like an Impostor

Executive coaching can help build the necessary confidence to overcome imposter syndrome. It is a safe space for individuals to share their thoughts and feelings with a trained professional who can offer guidance. Executive coaching provides the opportunity to reflect on your past successes as well as your current challenges. Armed with this knowledge of your strengths, you can move forward with confidence. One way that executive coaching helps address imposter syndrome is by strengthening self-awareness. A coach can also provide feedback about what works in certain situations that could serve as learning opportunities for future endeavors. Knowing yourself and your abilities are key aspects to overcoming imposter syndrome because it will let you have more trust in yourself when making decisions. If you think that executive coaching might be beneficial for you or someone else, contact us today!

 We have helped people from all over the country overcome impostor syndrome. Our coaches work with individuals and teams to guide them through these tough times, providing insight and reflection that can lead to new understanding. Executive coaching may be just the thing you need to feel confident again and regain balance in your life.

Coach Chad | legacyleadership.coach | chad.blando@legacyleadership.coach