Account Management Secrets How Account Managers Can Beat Imposter Syndrome and Build Executive Presence | EP67
Dec 12, 2025
Dr. Tara Halliday, a neuroscientist and executive coach, dives into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome affecting high achievers. She reveals how stress can hijack performance and shares practical techniques for calming the nervous system. Tara emphasizes that confidence can be trained and offers a quick two-minute reset to regain composure in high-pressure scenarios. Her insights on building authentic executive presence invite listeners to rethink their self-worth and provide valuable strategies for thriving in leadership.
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What Imposter Syndrome Really Is
- Imposter syndrome is the secret feeling of being a fraud despite clear competence.
- It causes anxiety, self-doubt, and behaviors like perfectionism that hurt performance.
Thoughts Trigger The Body
- Thoughts of "I just got lucky" trigger the nervous system into fight, flight, or freeze.
- Those bodily reactions produce behaviors like over-preparing and procrastination that then reinforce self-criticism.
Worth Tied To Doing Is The Root
- Core root: subconscious belief that your worth depends on what you do.
- Neuroscience now shows this belief can be changed, undoing imposter patterns.