Ditching Imposter Syndrome Clare Josa

What are the hidden benefits of Imposter Syndrome?
This episode is for you if you've been trying to ditch Imposter Syndrome for ages, or putting up with it for years, and you're secretly wondering whether it might actually be a good thing. Or maybe you've read one of the thousands of well-meaning articles out there telling you it's actually an essential part of success, and that that famous person wouldn't be where they are today, without it.
But part of you wonders whether that's really true.

What you'll cover:
What on earth is Imposter Syndrome? And how is it different to having an over-active inner critic?What are the most common benefits that people think it brings?Why is this such a big problem?What is the secret reason that people cling to those benefits?The mistake most people are makingThe two primary emotions - and which one decides whether you fulfil your potentialHow you could get started on this today
Resources:
Get your Imposter Syndrome score with this research-backed scorecard, plus a personalised action plan - as my gift: DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/quizListen here: The Truth About ‘Do It Scared’: The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence [Episode 029] Read or listen to Ditching Imposter Syndrome - p112 Are You Falling Into The Hypervigilance Trap?Listen here: Is it time to forget the 'feel the fear' message? Episode 019Start creating breakthroughs even before bedtime tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit
Shownotes: https://ditchingimpostersyndrome.com/podcast/032/
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Is Imposter Syndrome worse for introverts? If that applies to you - or you've got members of your team who you think are running an introvert preference, today is a must-listen episode. What does my research say? And how do introverts and extroverts handle Imposter Syndrome difference?

What we'll cover today:
Is Imposter Syndrome really worse for introverts? What does my research study say?How introverts & extroverts handle Imposter Syndrome differently The self-mentoring question that helps you spot if you're secretly self-sabotaging on thisWhat you can do to set yourself free from Imposter Syndrome, once and for all, whether you're an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in-betweenAnd how you can start making progress even before you go to bed tonight!

Resources for this episode:
Ditching Imposter Syndrome - the book - read it or listen to it and pay particular attention to page 241 / track 49: The Power Of 'I Am'Start creating breakthroughs even before you go to bed tonight with the Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit - a life-changing online programme, based on the audiobookArticle: Are you falling into the leadership label trap? Get 1:1 support with Stepping Up To Lead or the Imposter Syndrome BootcampArticle & Video: What's The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg?How to get certified as a Natural Resilience Method® Facilitator or Imposter Syndrome Master Coach
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Today we're looking at unlocking your potential and the single most powerful belief you need for personal growth. This episode is for you if you've been trying to make changes in your life and it hasn't been working, if you're fed up with gritted-teeth determination and willpower, and trying, trying, trying and not making progress... and you'd like some insider secrets on what's been going wrong, so you can make change easier, faster and maybe even fun!
What we'll cover today:
We're focusing on the wrong thing when we want to make a change in our livesThe single most important belief you need, to make a change in your lifeThe surprisingly simple shift that makes changing your life so much easier (and throws away the need for willpower)The one thing you need to do, before you take action each day on that change, to supercharge your chances of success
Resources For This Episode:
Take the Imposter Syndrome scorecard here nowRead: Dare to Dream BiggerRead Ditching Imposter Syndrome - p 246 - Who Will I Allow Myself To Become Today?Fast-track your breakthroughs with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp or Stepping Up To LeadHere's the New Year Resolutions episode I mentioned - it's episode 26 of this podcast Here's the 'basta-moment' - its episode 27 of this podcastAnd here's the 'feel the fear' episode - it's episode 29 of this podcast

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And here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn. I'd love to hear what shifts for you when you apply what we've covered today!

Ever feel like you're holding back on your dreams? Not speaking up with your best ideas? Backing down too easily when challenged? Not taking those golden opportunities to shine? But trying to be brave and push on through your fears?
Then you need to hear the truth about 'do it scared' - and get the inside scoop on the two types of fear - and which of them is trashing your confidence!
What You'll Discover Today:
The neuroscience (demystified) of how fear stops us from speaking up - and it's nothing to do with courageWhy your mind goes blank when you're asked a question in a meetingHow 'do it scared' makes us self-sabotageThe difference between Imposter Syndrome & self-doubt...... and why this means that mindset isn't enough to make your voice heardThe two types of fear, and which of them is trashing your confidenceWhy the myth that we need stress to perform actually keeps us stuckPlus a masterclass I'm running to help you with all of this, for IWD2023.
Resources From Today's Episode:
Join us for my IWD2023 Masterclass: "Hear My Voice: How To Have The Impact Your Ideas And Dreams Deserve (Without Feeling Secretly Terrified)" - grab your ticket hereRead Ditching Imposter Syndrome [Audiobook coming soon!]Fast-track your breakthroughs with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™Read my latest research white paper on the link between Imposter Syndrome & burnoutMy Soultuitive® Leaders podcast episode on toxic resilienceMy Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast episode on the difference between Imposter Syndrome and self-doubt


And I'd love to hear from you:
Here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn and on Instagram.

Have you ever been given the advice to use positive affirmations to overcome Imposter Syndrome? Frustrated that it didn't work for you? It's not your fault! In today's episode you'll discover exactly why that happened, how to avoid the Imposter Syndrome pantomime, and the key elements that need to be in place for positive affirmations to actually work - and even supercharge your success. And when the do, they're amazing.
What you'll discover today:
How affirmations work (in your body and your brain)4 reasons why they also don't!Why 'can' is not the opposite of 'can't'The keys to making positive affirmations work for youMy mega-ninja tip for using affirmations to fast-track change in ways that are fun and forever
This episode's resources:
Read or listen to Ditching Imposter Syndrome - the episode tells you where to find the exercises for creating your life-changing positive affirmationsGet 1:1 support with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™Take the free Imposter Syndrome scorecard - and get your personalised action plan to start ditching Imposter Syndrome today!Listen to episode 26 and episode 27 for more on creating change in your life.

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Here's where we're talking about positive affirmations, over on LinkedIn.

Have you ever tried to make or break a habit, and it hasn't worked, no matter how hard you've tried? Feeling frustrated about this? Want to unlock some hidden secrets to make changing your life - whether it's something tiny or something huge - so much easier, faster and more fun?
Why is it we can get a 200-day streak in a game on an app, but only a 2-day streak on a new habit?!
What You'll Discover Today:
3 essential factors for how to change a habitthe life equation that dictates whether or not we succeed in changinghow long does it actually take to change a habit?the usual thing we normally wait for, before we create changehow my favourite Italian word can spare you that pain, meaning you can change your life in an instantthe one thing most people accidentally get back-to-front when they want to change their lives, why it keeps them stuck - and how to avoid this pitfallthe two energies of change, and my 'magic question' which shifts you between them

Resources from this episode:
Read Ditching Imposter SyndromeGet the Ditching Imposter Syndrome audiobookTake the scorecard - get your Imposter Syndrome score and a personalised action planFast-track your breakthroughs with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™And remember listen to episode 26, which was an overview of how Imposter Syndrome can get in the way of us creating change, and what you can do about it

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Here's where we're talking about today's episode, over on LinkedIn.