Ditching Imposter Syndrome Clare Josa

Last week we talked about the praise-criticism rollercoaster. And today I'm sharing with you one of my favourite techniques that you can start using, right away, to get off it!
This episode is for you if you ever find yourself beating yourself up, deflecting praise, and lying awake for far too long at 3am worrying about somehow not being good enough.
It's not your fault - it's simply that your brain (and body) have accidentally got wired to look for what you're doing wrong. And this technique rewires all of that - painlessly, I promise - so you can start to turn your inner critic into a genuine cheerleader.
In just sixty seconds a day.
What you'll discover:
Why mindset and pep talks aren't enough to get you off the praise-criticism emotional rollercoasterThe secret addiction your body has that keeps you beating yourself upWhy it's not your fault if positive thinking and affirmations haven't worked for you in the pastThe sixty-second end-of-day habit that could change your life forever, in the next weekHow you can use this to take toxic teams back to thriving - and other hidden benefits!

Resources from this episode:
Episode 45 - getting off the praise-criticism emotional rollercoasterGet breakthrough-level support with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™Get certified to support others in this work

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Remember - tag me @clarejosa on LinkedIn or Instagram and use the hashtag #microwins. And here's where we're talking about today's episode on LinkedIn and Instragram.

Are you stuck on the praise-criticism rollercoaster? And what role might Imposter Syndrome be playing for you in feedback?
This episode is for you if whenever somebody praises you, you're silently thinking of the 'but' (and perhaps even saying it out loud)...
... or if you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, or someone else who needs to give people feedback, and you want to know how to make it Imposter-Syndrome safe, so it actually gets through their self-judgement filters, and can help to improve their performance, rather than trashing their confidence.
What You'll Discover About The Role Of Feedback In Imposter Syndrome:
The surprising results from our research study into the link between Imposter Syndrome and feedback - even if it's praise 3 things I want every line manager to stop doing immediately, to stop feedback from triggering Imposter SyndromeThe little-known role of our brain's neurology in the praise-criticism rollercoasterThe unconscious body-addiction for those experiencing Imposter Syndrome that drives judgemental self-talkHow to get off the praise-criticism rollercoaster, without pretending or becoming arrogant.Top tips for line managers and anyone else who needs to give feedback, so that the feedback actually improves performance, instead of accidentally trashing confidence

Resources For This Episode:
Here's the latest research study white paperBook recommendation: Words That Change Minds by Shelle Rose CharvetWhat's your feedback mastery score? Free research-backed quiz plus personalised action planFind out more about the Natural Resilience Method®

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How do toxic teammates trigger Imposter Syndrome?
This is for you if you figure you've generally got Imposter Syndrome under control, and you're handling it, but there's that one person who has the secret superpower to totally trash your confidence, in nanoseconds, no matter what you've tried.

In today's episode, you'll discover:
How on earth does a toxic teammate seem to have the power over your Imposter Syndrome buttons?Why my personal definition of Imposter Syndrome is the key to understanding this.The biggest mistake I see people making when 'handling' Imposter Syndrome, and why it leaves you more vulnerable to toxic teammates.The beautiful Native American saying that can set you free from this, instantly.My two-step approach to becoming 'immune' to toxic teammates, without pretending.

Resources:
Read Ditching Imposter Syndrome (or listen!) - steps 2, 3 & 4 are your BFF for this episodeImposter Syndrome Bootcamp™ - get inspirational 1:1 support and ditch Imposter Syndrome forever in the next six weeks.Learn how to help others with Imposter Syndrome, whether you're a coach, therapist, line manager, Mental Health First-Aider, or general all-round good egg!And get your Ditching Imposter Syndrome score, plus a personalised action plan, as my gift here.The 3 Pillars model - read the research white paper here

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Have you seen toxic teammates triggering Imposter Syndrome and driving down confidence in your organisation - past or present? What's the answer?
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How can you tell if your company is a secret breeding ground for Imposter Syndrome? This episode is for you if you work for an organisation where you secretly think that maybe it's making Imposter Syndrome worse and you want to be able to find out how and why, and maybe have that conversation...
... or if you're a line manager, business leader, or HR professional, coach or therapist, and you want to understand more about the 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome, and how these work in organisations, to either help people be immune to Imposter Syndrome, or make it much more likely that it's going to play a daily part of their working lives.
What you'll discover today:
What is Imposter Syndrome and how to spot the warning signsThe 3 pillars of Imposter Syndrome, and which one is hardest to change5 common cultural factors that make Imposter Syndrome worse3 super-common environmental factors 3 mistakes I see companies making with the habits pillar Are there any specific industries that are more prone to fostering imposter syndrome?Are there any specific leadership behaviours or management approaches that can exacerbate imposter syndrome within an organisation? What strategies or resources can leaders and managers implement to identify and address imposter syndrome within their teams?
Resources:
Free masterclass on how to help others with Imposter Syndrome (including a downloadable line manager advice guide) - get instant access hereGet certified - join our next Imposter Syndrome First-Aider cohort or book me to run a round in-house for youGet your Imposter Syndrome score and personalised action plan with our free scorecardBurnout research white paper - read it hereAcademy waiting listEpisode 29 - the truth about 'do it scared' Get in touch to book a call about working together - on clearing toxic teams or The HOPE® Matrix for cultural changeEpisode 31 of the Soultuitive® Leaders podcast - The Resilience Backlash: And What Does The Research Say About Its Harmful Role In Burnout? Episode 31 - Imposter Syndrome and Personality Types: Breaking the Introvert Myth

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Imposter Syndrome and the curse of comparisonitis! This is for you if you ever catch yourself doom-scrolling and feeling so much worse by the end of it, because everybody else seems to have their act together and be happy and successful... and when compare yourself, you find yourself lacking and secretly beat yourself up, maybe even holding back on going for your dreams.
We're going to talk about how to fix this, both with an 'in the moment' self-mentoring question, for when comparisonitis strikes, and with a preventative technique that could transform your life forever, in just a couple of minutes a day.
What you'll discover today:
What is comparisonitis and where does it come from?Three things that trigger it - aside from social mediaMy uncommon definition of Imposter Syndrome, and why this explains how it triggers comparisonitisThe secret assumption we're making when we compare ourselves with others, and how this makes us feel worseHow the 3 pillars of Imposter Syndrome contribute towards comparisonitisThe self-mentoring question that can press pause on this, and how to set yourself free from it, once and for all

Resources:
Ditching Imposter Syndrome - read or listen to the book - page 206 has a whole section on this topic, plus my 'Turning Jealousy Around' extended exercise, or search for "The Curse Of Comparisonitis" in the eBook, or the chapter titled "The Curse Of Comparisonitis" in the audiobookStart creating breakthroughs even before bedtime tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation ToolkitGet 1:1 support and ditch Imposter Syndrome in just eight weeks with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™ Microwins - This is one of the strategies I teach in my Transformation Toolkit & Bootcamp trainings, and it's something we do every Friday morning in our Soultuitive® Academy - a 10-minute co-working session to celebrate your microwins! Here's how to get onto the waiting list for when doors next open to join the academy.

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We're talking about how to speak up with your idea, even if you're secretly scared you'll sound stupid. This is incredibly common!
This impacts everything from sharing your ideas in meetings and reports, even to posting on LinkedIn. "What if they think I'm stupid?" is a super-common bit of self-talk for someone running Imposter Syndrome.
So today we're going to explore how to spot when this is happening, what is going on under the surface, and I want to share with you some really practical step-by-step things you can do, both in-the-moment and on a preventative basis, to speak up feeling confident, losing the fear of 'stupid'.
What you'll discover today:
Understanding the fear - unravelling the roots of why we worry about sounding stupidAre you letting your inner perfectionist decide whether you're expert enough?Why 'growth mindset' and learning from your mistakes makes this fear worse - and what you can be doing insteadBuilding your confidence - practical techniques for clearing the fear of sounding stupidWhat we need to do in organisations to create a genuinely encouraging environment - and it's not about telling people that making mistakes is okA beautiful native American saying that can help you to feel ok again, even if a plonker is waving their inner critic around in public, telling you you're wrong

Resources:
Start creating breakthroughs even before you go to bed tonight, with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation ToolkitEpisode 33 - Why Does Imposter Syndrome Make Your Mind Go Blank In Meetings?Episode 36 - Forget Focusing On Mindset If You Want To Overcome Imposter SyndromeGet in touch with us so we can connect you with a coach who is certified in this workWant to train to help others? Find out more here.


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