The Impostor Syndrome Files

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the ways in which sports, social conditioning and other cultural factors make it difficult for men to navigate mental health challenges. My guest, Brian Thorne, shares his journey from veterinary medicine to sales professional and how his life goals guided him toward a better career for himself and his family. He also talks about his connection to Boys Get Sad Too and his decision to get more involved in public conversations about men’s mental health.About My GuestBrian Thorne is a mid-career Millennial who is still trying to figure it all out. He has a young kid, an old dog, and an incredible wife. All three are way too cute for him but they make a lovely family anyway. Brian works from home and has a wall full of hats. You should ask him about it. As a child Brian wanted to grow up to become a veterinarian. Although he was in veterinary school pursuing that dream, Brian says leaving medicine probably saved his life. Today there are fewer puppies and kitties in his day job, but lessons from medicine continue to shape his career in sales. Empathy changes everything. Sometimes small bandages cover the biggest wounds. And treats are best when eaten with friends. Brian says his new goal in life is to be a middle-manager who doesn't make work suck for his sales team. He's pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Business Development and Sales Management to make sure of that.~Connect with Brian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthorne1022/https://twitter.com/HatsLastMonth  (videos only)Boys Get Sad Too: https://boysgetsadtoo.com/ ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com 

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we expand the conversation beyond impostor syndrome and look at the ways childhood trauma undermines our confidence and self-worth as adults. My guest, Nikki Eisenhauer, a life coach and psychotherapist, shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, the work she needed to do to believe in herself and the strategies she uses to help others who have suffered childhood trauma to more confidently navigate what she calls “adult-ness”. About My GuestNikki Eisenhauer is a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), Empaths, survivors, and seekers all over the world. Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse and the years she’s spent as a psychotherapist and life coach, she has mindfully designed the show to be the emotional education so many of us crave. She truly believes in the power of healing. When we heal our wounds, let go of what doesn’t serve us, and embrace transformational self-care, we are able live a life of purpose, peace, and connection. As we each step up to do this healing work—through the butterfly effect, —we change the world.  ~Connect with Nikki:WEBSITES: nikkieisenhauer.com & emotionalbadass.comBOUNDARIES COURSE: emotionalbadass.com/boundariesINSTAGRAM: @nikkieisenhauer & @theemotionalbadassFACEBOOK: @nikkieisenhauerllc & @emotionalbadass ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com 

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the many benefits of inclusion in the workplace, as well as the costs to organizations of not prioritizing this business imperative. So much of our confidence, creativity and collaboration stem from our sense of belonging and inclusion in the workplace. When we create inclusive environments, we empower individuals and businesses to thrive. My guest, Virnitia Hendricks, Chief Diversity Officer of Santander US, shares her experience and perspective on what it takes to become a more inclusive workplace.  About My GuestAs the Chief Diversity Officer of Santander Consumer USA, Virnitia provides strategic leadership to help advance the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social innovation. Her team works hard to boldly listen and develop approaches that facilitate sustainable change. Throughout her career, her passion for transforming institutional culture has allowed her to motivate people to authentically show up, creatively lead, and leave organizations better than they found them. With over 25 years of corporate experience, she has learned how important building an inclusive culture is to being competitive. Inclusion yields equity which results in diversity. Prior to joining Santander Consumer, she proudly served as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach with Quotidian Group, where she used energy leadership and pursuit of passion concepts to help her clients raise awareness and develop realistic plans to achieve their goals. Her pragmatic approach to transformation also helped to bring success in her roles as Corporate Vice President of Strategy for New York Life Insurance Company and as Vice President of Operations for Travelers Property Casualty Company. The National Diversity Council recognized her as one of Connecticut’s Most Powerful & Influential Women and she’s been featured in marketing campaigns in Fortune, Forbes, Working Mother, and Black Enterprise magazines but her greatest honor is the many talented people who, through her work, have found the courage to live their true potential.~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites: https://yourcareersuccess.com https://impostorsyndromefiles.com 

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the connection between time management and confidence. Many of us think we’re frauds, or that we’re not adequately qualified to do the work we do. But how much of that anxiety stems from perceived incompetence versus having too much on our plates? We are all stretched too thin right now, which makes us vulnerable to anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. My guest this week, Frank Buck, offers practical tools and strategies to better organize ourselves and manage our time so that we can more confidently approach our work and overall lives.About My GuestFrank Buck is currently ranked #1 in the world by Global Gurus "Top 30" in the "time management" category. He is a public speaker, productivity coach, and author of Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders and Get Organized Digitally!: The Educator's Guide to Time Management. Dr. Buck has spoken to audiences throughout the United States and internationally. His mission is to help busy professionals achieve total control over their time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks. Dr. Buck's nuts-and-bolts approach, along with his blend of content and humor, has made him a favorite with audiences.~Connect with Frank:Website: https://FrankBuck.orgTwitter: @DrFrankBuck  Instagram: @DrFrankBuck ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the challenges many of us face managing conflict in the workplace. Conflict management is a crucial skill but, sadly, most of us were not taught how to manage conflict in our homes or our schools, so we lack tools and confidence in this area. My guest, Kristine Scott, a conflict expert, shares a powerful perspective on how we can better manage ourselves in relationship to conflict, both at home and at work. She offers practical strategies for how to better understand and manage our fears and, in the process, grow our power and confidence.About My GuestIn 2008, Kristine took an AmeriCorps job running a meal program for unhoused young people. Almost 50 hungry youth arrived on Kristine’s first night. What happened next was terrifying for a young, small town white woman. Her purse went missing, there were fights and screaming guests. Kristine vowed to never return. But then something unexpected happened. A 17-year-old guest instantly turned the chaos into quiet, polite behavior with a single phrase. This began Kristine’s journey of learning from those she served, people living in constant threat and conflict. Through their mentoring and hundreds of incidents, she began to see conflict as a place to deepen a connection and counter social inequity. Kristine has since trained thousands of people how to respond not react, lean in and not lash out. She particularly enjoys working with women who are naturally skilled at de-escalation after they debunk the false narratives around gender roles. In her free time, she hangs out with her backyard ducks and sculpts scrap metal. To learn more about Kristine’s mission to create “conflict resolutionaries” wherever she goes, see https://www.seattleconflictresolution.com ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how pressure to live up to others’ expectations can undermine our confidence. My guest, Danielle Cobo, shares insights and exercises to help clarify your purpose, legacy and impact so that you can live your life in alignment with your own values. We also talk about how to prioritize what we value most when we’re trying to meet so many conflicting demands. About My GuestDanielle Cobo is an award-winning Career, Leadership, and Sales Performance Coach. Danielle has gone from storing clothes in trash bags to leading a team for a Fortune 500 company. She's spent 15 years in medical sales, earning four consecutive awards for top performance as an individual contributor, and led a historically poorest performing sales team to #1 in the nation within two years. At two years young, her mother kidnapped her; she met her dad at 15 and then lost her mother to suicide. Through these challenges, she has learned how to transform self-doubt into resilience, drive, motivation & confidence.  She has taught thousands of professionals to accelerate their careers, increase sales performance, and create a connected company culture through her keynote speaking, corporate workshops, and one-on-one coaching. Danielle leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and member of the Working Women of Tampa Bay. Danielle is the host of “Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast,” a devoted military spouse and mother to 4-year-old twin boys.~You can learn more about Danielle at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsDanielleCoboInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecobo/?hl=enDream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dream-job-with-danielle-cobo/id1571797640 Website: www.DanielleCobo.com ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career transitions. Let’s face it… Making a career change is scary. We may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, questioning our value or playing small to avoid rejection. But the career transition process doesn’t have to be painful. My guest this week, Jenn Walker Wall, is a job search expert who shares a number of strategies to approach the career transition process more confidently and effectively.About My GuestJenn Walker Wall is the founder of Work Wonders Careers where she helps people land new jobs and thrive at work. She’s also co-host of the Making Life Work Podcast. Previously, she worked at the Sloan School of Management at MIT as well as Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology at Lesley University. Jenn has helped hundreds of ambitious professionals identify their strengths and leverage their experience in order to pursue more meaningful work. Additionally, she helps leaders build skills and brands that help them successfully grow their careers and launch businesses of their own. Jenn is also committed to teaching career coaching and communication strategies to enhance teamwork and effectiveness in the workplace. When she’s not helping clients land interviews or launch their own businesses, you can find her cooking up a storm in her kitchen, usually while listening to true crime podcasts. You can learn more by visiting www.workwonderscareers.com.~You can learn more about Jenn at:Contact: hello@workwonderscareers.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwalkerwall/Instagram: @WorkWondersCareers~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about getting more visible in the workplace. Visibility can be challenging for many because of values around humility, concerns about backlash and lack of effective tools or role models. But as my guest this week, Sue Barber, shares, there are simple steps that any of us can take to expand our visibility at work. In this conversation, we re-frame visibility and share strategies and insights to help you get started.About My GuestSusan M Barber, Author, Podcast Host, Former Fortune 500 IT Director, turned Certified Executive Coach helps business leaders to play bigger, increase their visibility and finally, shine a light on their leadership strengths so they can elevate their position in the workplace. She brings a depth of business knowledge to her coaching from her 25+ years of leadership experience at Kraft Heinz. As the author and podcast host of The Visibility Factor, she is creating a visibility movement for leaders to show their value and be seen for their true talent. Susan is married with three children and lives in the Chicago area.~You can learn more about Susan at:Website:  https://susanmbarber.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/ ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeConnect on LinkedInLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we take a sweeping look at the mindsets that undermine our confidence in the workplace. My guest, Jason Frishman, founder of Netcapital and my fellow TEDxBabsonCollege speaker, shares his story of impostor syndrome and how he has navigated self-doubt as a young start-up founder. He also shares powerful insights, rooted in his neuroscience background, that can help all of us better manage self-doubt at work.About My GuestJason Frishman is the founder and CEO of Netcapital. Jason has been mentoring, advising, and investing in early-stage companies to help them raise their first capital for over three years. He founded Netcapital to reduce the systemic inefficiencies he saw in the way early-stage companies access capital through his experience as a coach and mentor. Jason holds advisory positions with leading organizations in the financial technology ecosystem, and has conducted speaking engagements as an external expert with Morgan Stanley, University of Michigan, YPO, and others.Jason has a background in the life sciences and has previously conducted research in medical oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and cognitive neuroscience at the University of Miami, where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Prior to shifting his attention to the world of private early-stage financings, he co-authored a paper published in the medical oncology periodical Cancer Cell.~Check out our TEDx talks!Kim Meninger | How to Bring Your Diverse Voice to the Workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRJ2wwaqtMAJason Frishman | Investment Opportunity Mattershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPL6bXqIoo~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiverse professionals think and work differently, which can lead them to experience self-doubt and anxiety. A lack of understanding about neurodiversity and lack of access to resources can also create confusion and frustration among managers and colleagues who work with neurodiverse professionals. My guest this week, Toni Bator, a coach who specializes in working with neurodiverse populations, shares insights to help us better understand neurodiversity and how to better navigate it, as neurodiverse individuals, or as those who work with them.About My GuestAfter spending nearly three decades working in leadership and counseling positions in the non-profit sector, Toni Bator continues her passion for serving others to thrive. She is a member of the Asperger/Autism Professional Coaching Association and a Certified Professional Coach from the College of Executive Coaching. She earned her MS degree in Leadership from Norwich University and a BS in Psychology from American International College. Toni is a member and speaker of the Stability Network, a growing global movement of people living and working with mental health conditions. She is a staunch advocate to destigmatize mental illness and neurodiversity in society.~You can learn more about Tony at:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-bator-msl-cpc-88081414/Website:  https://www.tonibator.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeConnect on LinkedInLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other womenJoin the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges