Ep 73: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Ryan Changcoco

Are you challenged by comparison? Looking to overcome imposter syndrome? Guest Ryan Changcoco shares insight to tackle the challenge.

Ryan is the founder and principal of the Changcoco Consulting Group. Prior to CCG, Ryan served as the Chief Executive Officer of CSurgeries and The Physician's Edge Group, as well as the Head of Product Strategy for Management Development and Director of Government Workforce at ATD. He also served in various lead positions at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and The Advisory Board Company.

Ryan's experiences as an executive and product strategist led to his effectiveness as a consultant for several organizations. Ryan has expertise in digital marketing and strategy, new product development, content development, and executive operations.

As former head of several startups, Ryan has led various efforts with seed-round and series A raises. 

Currently Ryan serves as a senior advisor to several start-up organizations and associations including: The Senior Executives Association (SEA), Oji Life Lab, and Bedrock Learning. He is also the executive producer of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, hosted by renowned professor and psychoanalyst, Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. 

Ryan is also serving as an Executive in Residence of insights, innovation, and experience for LeadersUp, a non-profit organization funded by Starbucks and Google to bridge the racial and economic divide for BIPOC talent within the U.S.​

Main Takeaways:

• Checking your imposter syndrome
• Having a transparent partner /colleague for real feedback
• The importance of hiring
• Knowing when to pivot
• “Leadership and management is the hardest job you’ll love.”
• How to providing support beyond critical feedback
• Trusting & building with angel investors & VC’s
• “First, the heart”