She Coaches Coaches Imposter Syndrome (Part 2) - Ep: 039
May 2, 2021
Dive into the world of imposter syndrome and discover how it transforms high achievers into self-doubters. Explore the dual fears of feeling inadequate and the impact of shying away from your own brilliance. Use the baby elephant metaphor to reveal how early beliefs can limit your potential. Learn to challenge common negative thoughts and embrace your achievements as worthy. Reflect on the often-overlooked admiration of others and adopt self-compassion to break free from the chains of self-doubt.
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What Imposter Syndrome Really Is
- Imposter syndrome is a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud despite accomplishments.
- This fear causes people to tiptoe through life and avoid taking risks.
The Two Faces Of The Imposter
- Imposter syndrome has two faces: fearing you're worse than you appear or fearing your own brilliance.
- Both faces lead to shrinking, hiding, and letting fear limit your impact.
The Baby Elephant Illustration
- Candy Motzek tells the baby elephant story to illustrate learned limits that persist into adulthood.
- The elephant keeps playing small despite having grown strong enough to break free.