Confessions of an Impostor! Which one are you?
05/28/20 • 29 min
Everybody's talking about impostor syndrome. It’s the new phrase we’re throwing around, right? So, what's all this buzz about. Impostor Syndrome is a feeling. Bottom line. A feeling of being a fraud that if not checked, can drive you to make decisions that might hold you back.
Hold you back from what...? Pursuing your dream job, starting that blog for millennials, going after that new role in your department or moving to another country to open a little coffee shop.
Impostor Syndrome is a feeling that if gone unchecked can wreak some havoc on your life and have you doubting even the most logical or oblivious more.
Turns out 70% of Americans suffer from Impostor Syndrome. Today, I want to help you and hopefully save you some angst along the way. I’ll share the 5 types of impostors and a few quick tip to overcoming this common feeling of intellectual self-doubt.
Dr. Valerie Young found these subgroups in her book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women.
· Perfectionist
· Superwoman/Superman
· The natural genius.
· Soloist
· The Expert
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Imposter Syndrome
0:00 - Introduction Quotation
0:16 - Podcast Introduction
1:00 - Episode Introduction
2:18 - Jes’ 1st Encounter with Imposter Syndrome
4:15 - Feeling like a Fraud
5:12 - The Exit from GE
6:07 - Imposter Syndrome & The Five Types of Imposters
7:49 - The Perfectionist
8:28 - The Superman/woman
9:02 - The Natural Genius
9:45 - The Soloist
10:22 - The Expert
10:48 - Five Types Summary
11:58 - Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
12:09 - Get Honest
13:35 - Help from a Superstar Friend
16:01 - Focus on Facts not Feelings
17:31 - Know that Sometimes being an Outsider is Normal
19:14 - Know your Highlight Reel
22:16 - Fake it Until You Make It
23:08 - Do away with If-Then Statements
26:00 - Closing
28:35 Outro
If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.
Mentioned Specifically in this Podcast:
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young
Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher
Everybody's talking about impostor syndrome. It’s the new phrase we’re throwing around, right? So, what's all this buzz about. Impostor Syndrome is a feeling. Bottom line. A feeling of being a fraud that if not checked, can drive you to make decisions that might hold you back.
Hold you back from what...? Pursuing your dream job, starting that blog for millennials, going after that new role in your department or moving to another country to open a little coffee shop.
Impostor Syndrome is a feeling that if gone unchecked can wreak some havoc on your life and have you doubting even the most logical or oblivious more.
Turns out 70% of Americans suffer from Impostor Syndrome. Today, I want to help you and hopefully save you some angst along the way. I’ll share the 5 types of impostors and a few quick tip to overcoming this common feeling of intellectual self-doubt.
Dr. Valerie Young found these subgroups in her book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women.
· Perfectionist
· Superwoman/Superman
· The natural genius.
· Soloist
· The Expert
Sign up for the Reinvention Road Trip Newsletter:
Imposter Syndrome
0:00 - Introduction Quotation
0:16 - Podcast Introduction
1:00 - Episode Introduction
2:18 - Jes’ 1st Encounter with Imposter Syndrome
4:15 - Feeling like a Fraud
5:12 - The Exit from GE
6:07 - Imposter Syndrome & The Five Types of Imposters
7:49 - The Perfectionist
8:28 - The Superman/woman
9:02 - The Natural Genius
9:45 - The Soloist
10:22 - The Expert
10:48 - Five Types Summary
11:58 - Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
12:09 - Get Honest
13:35 - Help from a Superstar Friend
16:01 - Focus on Facts not Feelings
17:31 - Know that Sometimes being an Outsider is Normal
19:14 - Know your Highlight Reel
22:16 - Fake it Until You Make It
23:08 - Do away with If-Then Statements
26:00 - Closing
28:35 Outro
If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.
Mentioned Specifically in this Podcast:
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young
Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher
Previous Episode
Chocolate, Wine or Underwear, Oh, My! Real Talk with Terresa Zimmerman, CEO of Wood Underwear
From Global Marketing Agency Executive to Founder and CEO of Wood Underwear; Terresa Zimmerman takes us behind-the-scenes on her journey to...take the leap!
So many of us are killin' the game in our professional careers and yet that little voice still nudges us to make a change, take the leap and chase our dreams. Terresa shares what led her to leave her global role in corporate America. She explores who she confided in along the way and how she landed on men's underwear as her next challenge.
Terresa leaves us with her tips and takeaways to help you think through your next move.
Reinvention Road Trip Newsletter at: https://www.jesaverhart.com
Interview with Terresa Zimmerman
0:01 - Intro Quote
0:30 - Podcast Introduction
1:06 - Episode Introduction
1:32 - Guest Introduction
3:16 - Terresa’s Background
6:01 - The Many Pivot Points of Life
7:41 - Career as Progression of Depth
8:52 - Searching for How to Reinvent Self
9:48 - Landing on Men’s Underwear
12:20 - What gave you the push to launch Wood Underwear versus not try?
14:50 - Superstar Friend Appearance
16:21 - What is the hardest part of the reinvention choice for you?
18:39 - Living without the Background
20:24 - Two Truths and a Lie
22:15 - Truth - Jumping Before Thinking
24:42 - Truth - Necessity to Balance with Other Types of People
25:41 - Lie - “If I can, I should.”
28:36 - Extra Gems - “Power in No” “There’s Greatness in Being Still”
29:24 - Bonus Takeaways
29:45 - TED Talk on Gratitude
30:17 - Take a Mind Break
31:26 Outro
We would like to give our thanks to Terresa Zimmerman for participating in Today’s Episode.
Terresa Zimmerman is the Founder & CEO of Wood Underwear
If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.
Mentioned Specifically in this Podcast:
TED Talk on Gratitude by David Steindl-Rast
Next Episode
Stop Trading Your Dreams for Comfort - Real Talk w/Guest Melissa Sheets
"The people who are closest to you are often incredibly uncomfortable with your reinvention."
Whew....isn't that the truth. Melissa Sheets, Photographer & Creative Specialist at Kidbox.com shares how she made tough but thoughtful decisions leading to a life she could only imagine. After returning from Haiti, she found seclusion on a local farm that provided her time to reflect on her marriage and career. The clarity that she gained, gave her the confidence to explore the next best version of herself as a mom, partner, entrepreneur and world citizen.
It can be hard for the people around you to accept the idea that you are in a season of growth and change. The challenge is to take care of yourself and love people along the way without taking your eye off your destination.
Reinvention Road Trip Newsletter at: https://www.jesaverhart.com
Interview with Melissa Sheets
0:00 - Intro Quote
0:39 - Podcast Introduction
1:12 - Episode Introduction
2:30 - Guest Introduction
3:30 - Guest Bio
5:21 - Melissa’s Crumbling Moment
8:33 - The Seeking of More
11:21 - The Awakening
13:29 - Divorce & Reinvention
15:39 - “You’ll never make it on your own”
16:36 - The Void of Divorce
19:37 - Two Truths and a Lie
20:21 - Truth - Don’t Like to Be Alone, But Needed to Be Alone
22:24 - Truth - The People Closest to You May Not Support Your Reinvention.
24:12 - Being Still in the Midst of Chaos
25:35 - Lie - “I need to have perfection to be worthy”
27:06 - Updates & Takeaways
27:35 - Personal Update “Five Years Later...”
30:11 - Takeaway - “We are only stuck because we allow ourselves to be stuck...”
32:10 Outro
We would like to give our thanks to Melissa Sheets for participating in Today’s Episode.
Melissa Sheets is Creative Director at Kidbox
If you would like more information, you can find all things reinvention at JesAverhart.com where you can join the Reinvention Road Trip.
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