The Imposter Solution

Trisha Barker
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A podcast with a mission to break the taboo on Imposter Syndrome. It thrives in isolation so it’s time to open up the conversation about this topic and help you realise how widespread it is. Each episode I’ll talk to a new amazing woman about their own experience of IS. We'll discuss how it has affected them, the highs and lows of their careers and I'll be asking them to share their life lessons and tips so you recognise how it might show up for you and learn ways to manage and overcome Imposter Syndrome so you can thrive in your life, career or business

  1. 18/05/2021

    #14 Lou Erdozain - Imposterism as a graduate + employer best practice

    #14  Lou Erdozain In this episode I’m speaking with Lou Erdozain I was kindly introduced to Lou by another podcast guest Victoria Boxall-Hunt who thought it would be great to speak to Lou about her own experience but also the great work she does around this within her company at P&G In this episode: Lou shares the first time she experienced Imposter Syndrome as a new graduate and the effect that had on her mental health Lou shares a piece of advice that she got from a senior woman in her company that helped her and how she continues to do the same for others in her company Lou talks about how she sat down with some colleagues 12/13 years ago to think how they could help others know it’s ok not to be ok in the organisation Lou shares the things she does on a daily basis to keep her mind healthy and resilient Lou shares some advice for other employers who want to start an initiative like Healthy Minds in their company and how to get going I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Lou Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com Get in touch with Lou: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-erdozain-b7372515/

    47 min

  2. 11/05/2021

    #13 Sarah Neblett Lindo - Race, being an ally + putting IS on the L&D agenda

    #13 Sarah Neblett-Lindo In this episode I’m speaking with Sarah Neblett-Lindo I met Sarah 12 years ago when I joined a new company and Sarah was working in the HR MAC (Management Advisory Centre) and within my role I would have the pleasure of liaising with Sarah on any employee relations issues within my area of the business.  We developed a great working relationship and re-connected a couple of years ago when Sarah wanted me to do some work at her company around Imposter Syndrome. In this episode: Sarah shares an experience when she applied for a role that she didn’t feel she was capable of doing as she had seen lots of men do that exact thing and what happened Sarah talks about when she started to more through roles and progress in her career how race became more of an issue and how she has dealt with that Sarah talks about the challenges when driving change in an organisation when you’re the one explaining it, setting it but you’re also a part of the agenda Sarah shares how her experiences with previous managers and senior women as she progressed her career have helped to shape her into the leader she is now Sarah shares why she has made Imposter Syndrome part of the agenda in the organisations she works in and why she believes this should be on the people agenda in all companies I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Sarah Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com Get in touch with Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-neblett-lindo-ma-mcipd-37387415/

    54 min

  3. 04/05/2021

    #12 Katherine Fitzpatrick - reframing setbacks and getting close with your Imposter

    #12 Katherine Fitzpatrick In this episode I’m speaking with Katherine Fitzpatrick I met Katherine online a few years ago and it was lovely to connect with her as she is also local to where I live.  Despite that we’ve only ever met up once a couple of years ago at a supper club event but I’m hoping to enjoy a dog walk with her soon! Katherine is a mum of two and works as a senior manager in the Prison Service, which she joined in 2004. Towards the end of high school Katherine lost her focus on education and career direction but refocused and returned to education, gaining a degree in 2000. She enjoys the challenges that leadership brings and developing her team whilst focusing on her own personal development. Katherine took on the challenge of studying for a Master's degree earlier this year in Senior Leadership and is looking forward to furthering her career. In this episode: Katherine talks about experiences she had at school both negative and positive that shaped her confidence Katherine shares how she had to take a step back in her career and now she sees that as a positive experience that has made her the manager she is today Katherine talks about the importance of having a good support network around you when you’re going through challenges Katherine talks about how talking about our experiences with Imposter Syndrome can help others to open up about their own experiences Katherine shares the relationship she has developed with her Inner Imposter and how that has helped her to take control I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Katherine Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Katherine: Email: katherine.fitzpatrick@justice.gov.uk

    55 min

  4. 27/04/2021

    #11 Victoria Boxall-Hunt - Working hard to prove your worth and turning your fears into superpowers

    #11 Victoria Boxall - Hunt In this episode I’m speaking with Victoria Boxall - Hunt I was introduced to Victoria by my dear friend Natalie Costa (also a previous guest) when I mentioned that I was looking for senior women in business to come on the podcast and share their experience with Imposter Syndrome Victoria is a 50 year old, Mum of two. Who is London based, married to Nick and works as the Group Operations Director at an international investment house.  Victoria left school at 16, has lived and worked in Africa, America and Australia and has been back in the UK for 15 years.  Divorced, re married, fat, thin, unfit, fit, employer, employee, first time mum at 40 and on a path of self-discovery. In this episode: Victoria leads us on an interesting journey through her life to date and her experiences of working hard to prove herself. Victoria talks about fear based decision making and how she recognises those throughout her life Victoria talks about how looking back at choices her 16 year old self made that have served her well Victoria shares a turning point in her life when she decided that she needed to get fit and how that has positively impacted her mindset and wellbeing Victoria talks about how coaching and other tools to aid self-awareness can help you turn your fears into your superpower I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Victoria Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Victoria: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-boxall-hunt-897669120/

    55 min

  5. 20/04/2021

    #10 Becky Ellison - Motherhood, Digital Minimalism & the impact of IS on our health

    #10 Rebecca Ellison In this episode I’m speaking with Rebecca Ellison I met Becky at a networking event 5 years ago and since then we have become great friends as well as Becky helping me professionally with the impact of long term stress on my body. Rebecca is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist specialising in Lyme Disease/CFS/mold illness and all things chronic illness. Her passion is to find the root cause of her clients health issues and rebuild from there with functional testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements. After a 15 year battle with Lyme Disease she is now fully recovered and living a life nobody in the medical community ever thought possible. She is now married and running round after her toddler and cockapoo. In this episode: Rebecca talks about how she has taken a step back from society and how that has helped to quieten her Imposter Rebecca talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she has built a business based on what success means to her Rebecca also shares how Imposter has shown up for her being a mum and where that comes from after recovering from Lyme disease Rebecca also talks about being a recovering perfectionist and how she has learnt to break free from her A type tendencies Rebecca also talks about how Imposter Syndrome can affect our health and shares some simple things you can do everyday to help your mind and body I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rebecca Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Rebecca: Website: https://www.hellohealing.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohealing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hello-Healing-397928580409466 Resources: The Social Dilemma on Netflix Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport The Way Home by Mark Boyle Discover your Imposter Type https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322

    58 min

  6. 13/04/2021

    #9 Le'Nise Brothers - I didn't allow myself to label my experience as Imposter Syndrome

    #9 Le’Nise Brothers In this episode I’m speaking with Le’Nise Brothers I heard Le’Nise speak at Stylist Live in 2018 and have since followed her online since.  She asked me to be part of her podcast Period Story last year and when I wanted someone to come talk about hormones, I knew I wanted Le’Nise to come talk about hormones. Le’Nise Brothers is a registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCHNC, specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, yoga teacher. She is also the host ost of the Period Story podcast. She works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches, as well as increase their energy levels. Le’Nise has helped many women with hormonal issues ranging from PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy, painful, missing & irregular periods, post-natal depletion, perimenopause and menopause. She set up her practice Eat Love Move to help empower and educate women to understand their bodies, advocate for better healthcare and heal. In this episode: Le’Nise talks about how she doesn’t like the label Imposter Syndrome and the reason why that’s important to her Le’Nise shares her personal experience of racism and sexism at work and what others in this situation can do Le’Nise talks about how words and the labels we use to describe women and women of colour matter Le’Nise also shares the advice given to her by her parents growing up about how she would be judged because of the colour of her skin and how that has shaped her work ethic Le’Nise also shares some excellent tips about working with our hormones including when to ask your male boss for a pay rise! I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Le’Nise Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Le’Nise: Website: https://eatlovemove.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemove/ Podcast: https://eatlovemove.com/period-story-podcast/

    53 min

  7. 06/04/2021

    #8 Rachel Peru - I wasted so many opportunities in my twenties and thirties but that changed in my forties

    #6 Rachel Peru In this episode I’m speaking with Rachel Peru I met Rachel in 2020 after I delivered an online session which she attended.  Rachel then contacted me to be a guest for her facebook group and through our conversation and hearing her story, I knew I wanted her to be a guest on the podcast. Rachel Peru is a Silver haired curve model, body confidence coach and activist, influencer and host of the Out of the Bubble podcast. Championing and inspiring women over 40 to step out of their comfort zones and become more visible after starting her own new career as a model at 46. In this episode: Rachel shares how she recognises that first time Imposter Syndrome showed up for her and how that resulted in her not going to drama school Rachel talks about how in her twenties and thirties how she wasted so many opportunities but she broke that pattern in her forties and how it has lead to so many opportunities Rachel talks about her own personal development journey and how that has helped her to break old patterns and to build inner confidence Rachel shares how Imposter Syndrome has cropped up for her in her new career as a model and what she does to combat that Rachel talks about the positive effects of ageing on our confidence as well as how she is managing her journey through the menopause I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rachel Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Rachel: Website: https://www.rachelperu.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelperu1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepoutofthebubble/ Resources: Code Red by Lisa Lister Playing BIg by Tara Mohr

    51 min

  8. 30/03/2021

    #7 Beth Noy - I'd dull myself down to make other people feel less intimidated

    #6 Beth Noy In this episode I’m speaking with Beth Noy, Founder of Plastic Freedom We met as we were about to go on stage for a panel talk at the WomanKind event last March, we had a brief discussion about Imposter Syndrome and after hearing her share her wisdom on the panel, I’ve become a customer and fan of Beth. Beth had an eureka  moment 3 years ago where she suddenly opened her eyes and saw the world differently.  Beth now runs an online shop selling alternatives to plastic products helping people on the journey to a plastic free life. Her business motto is knowledge is your power. Beth shares how Imposter Syndrome showed up for her when she decided to turn her hobby into a full time job Beth talks about how she felt she had to dull herself down in previous relationships so they weren’t intimidated by her independence and drive Beth also talks about how she used to say she sold soap when anyone asked what she did and how she has been working on explaining what she does in a more empowering way Beth talks about how she believes it’s a combination of self belief and having the right people around you that can help you flourish Beth shares how she doesn’t follow the ‘normal’  way of running a business and how she has designed her business around how she wants to live I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Beth Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Beth: Website: https://plasticfreedom.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreedom_/

    57 min
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A podcast with a mission to break the taboo on Imposter Syndrome. It thrives in isolation so it’s time to open up the conversation about this topic and help you realise how widespread it is. Each episode I’ll talk to a new amazing woman about their own experience of IS. We'll discuss how it has affected them, the highs and lows of their careers and I'll be asking them to share their life lessons and tips so you recognise how it might show up for you and learn ways to manage and overcome Imposter Syndrome so you can thrive in your life, career or business

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    Trisha Barker
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