The Impostor Syndrome Files

Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Nichole Harrop as they chat about building confidence in the workplace. Nichole shares her story of how she stayed on track and continued to pursue her goal of advancing to leadership, even after a series of rejections. She also offers practical tips and strategies on networking, communication and career advancement. Tiptoeing into self-advocacyNichole discusses how to confidently share feedback with colleagues to ensure that you are treated with respect. While often intimidating, small steps can increase confidence and ease anxiety. Resilience Nichole shares how she has always followed her instincts when roadblocks get in her way. She tries to see whether these roadblocks are a sign to redirect herself to a different goal. These moments of self-reflection have allowed her to stay in sync with what she’s trying to achieve. More importantly, Nichole shares how she also gives herself space to be vulnerable and acknowledge negative emotions, which allows her to course correct and re-align with her goal.About Nichole Harrop: Nichole is a Women’s Leadership + Career Coach, helping women get promoted at work. She has led teams in the corporate world for over 10 years. The world needs more female leaders, and she is here to create them. Nichole helps women to create a foundation of leadership in the workplace using her 5 core areas of coaching including confidence, self-awareness, communication, growth mindset, and networking to help them on their way to getting promoted. Tune into her podcast, Next Level Leaders.Outline of the Episode: [01:29] Nichole’s background and advocacy[05:39] How resilience looked like for Nichole [11:48] Confidence explained by experience[19:11] Advice on building confidence  [20:44] Confidence helps build how you want to be treated[36:18] Navigating a virtual environment[43:21] Incorporating the habit into your daily life [47:27] Asking for help is okayAnd many more! ~More from Nichole Harrop on…LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-harrop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nichole.harropWebsite: https://www.nicholeharrop.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion groupWebsites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join 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

Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Kea Meyers Duggan as they share how important it is to find the source of your anxiety to address it properly. Kea also shares her experience with impostor syndrome and how a discussion with her father led her to start her own business. Quitting is not the solution YET: People tend to lean towards quitting their jobs when they feel that they are not good at what they do. Kea advises most of her clients to consider other options first. She asks them to take inventory of what’s actually going on. Doing that examination first can help a person change their mindset and, in turn, grow their confidence and overall productivity. This also prevents them from re-creating the same issue elsewhere.About Kea Meyers Duggan: Kea Meyers Duggan is an award-winning entrepreneur, show host, speaker, and recognized career coach on overcoming fear.She has worked with hundreds of driven emerging and experienced leaders globally to help them build the courage they need to create their own holistic vision for success then break that vision down into realistic steps they can take immediately.With training in transformational coaching and 20+ years of experience in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for companies like Intel and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Kea is widely regarded as an empowering and inspiring coach, mentor and speaker by senior marketing and HR leaders and CEOs. Her insights have been featured in Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Elite Daily, Career Contessa, The Financial Diet, and other digital platforms. ~Outline of the Episode: [01:40] Kea Meyer Duggan’s background and advocacy[07:22] Moments of doubt regardless of how much you love your work[12:21] How anxiety and overthinking lead to exhaustion[16:16] Kea’s usual clients and how her students empower her too[20:44] No one cares and how it’s a good thing[22:38] Identify where it hurts and why [30:34] What are the questions to ask yourself[35;19] Quitting is not a solution[41:30] It doesn’t have to be a coach, it can be a friendAnd many more!~More from Kea Meyers Duggan…LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmduggan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/keameyersdugganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keameyersduggan/Website: https://keameyersduggan.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: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

Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Dr. Robin Buckley, who shares parallels between marriage and business. Her style of relationship coaching uniquely reflects her accomplishments and experiences. Robin has a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in both executive and couples coaching. She likens a relationship to a business, including themes such as handling new things, task assignment to whomever is a better fit, even battling gender stereotypes and having confidence in your partner to complete tasks in their own way. But one of the biggest focal points is being able to keep in mind the mission statement of the relationship. A lot to unpack in this episode so be sure to stay tuned! About Dr. Robin Buckley:Dr. Robin Buckley helps high-achieving clients thrive in their careers and relationships as both an Executive Coach and Couples Coach. She is an author, public speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach who works with executives and high-performance couples. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework and cognitive-behavioral strategies to support clients in creating and executing concrete, strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships. The owner of Insights Group Psychological & Coaching Services, Dr. Buckley has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and served as a doctoral professor and dissertation chair for students in business, leadership, education, and healthcare. She has published two books, including Voices From the Village: Advice for girls on the verge of adulthood. Dr. Buckley is a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been featured as an expert on multiple media platforms, including Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Nike, various podcasts and news radio, and will be a TEDx speaker in May 2022.~ Outline of the Episode: [01:57] About Dr. Robin Buckley[06:19] Common relationship issues and being proactive at seeking help[10:19] Identifying roles in a relationship[16:23] Calling “pineapple” on situations to take on roles[20:20] The commitment to letting go especially for women[26:44] Following the standard operating procedure for new things[32:37] Advice for couples that would like to take on a new approach[36:47] How the children comes into considerationAnd many more!~More from Dr. Avigail Lev:Website: www.drrobinbuckley.comInstagramTwitterLinkedInTiktok~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin 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

Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Jake Fishbein as they discuss a very timely topic of bringing men and women together in the workplace. As an executive coach and men’s group leader, Jake talks confidence and vulnerability challenges facing men. He shares examples, such as the lack of spaces for men to be vulnerable, how men tend to disconnect when they’re having a tough time, and more. Talking about how gender stereotypes hold us back and finding new, more authentic ways to engage can release everyone from the internal and external pressures we face. More to learn in this highly empowering episode so be sure to stay tuned! About Jake Fishbein:Jacob “Coach Jake” Fishbein is an Executive & Personal Coach who specializes in helping people and teams make and navigate their most pressing choices. He’s passionate about helping men and women make proactive decisions and pushing their endeavors forward in purposeful and powerful ways. For him, coaching is all about learning - learning about yourself, your choices, your results, and how you can choose differently to create something new for you and the people and communities you impact. Coach Jake received his professional coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), is a PCC accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is an ACE Certified Coach (Accelerating Coach Excellence) after training with David Peterson (Former Director of Executive Coaching & Leadership at Google) and David Goldsmith (pioneer of the coaching industry).Before becoming a full-time coach, Coach Jake was a publicist for Jonathan Marder + Company, the general manager for Footnote Records, and the co-founder and COO of Experience Vinyl. He graduated magna cum laude from Kenyon College with a B.A. in History, and two track & field school records.~ Outline of the Episode: [02:24] Jake Fishbein’s background and advocacy[08:59] What women see and what lies underneath[12:51] Do men have resources or spaces for vulnerability?[22:32] Opportunities for change and improvement in spaces for men[29:12] What can women do in support[35:05] Creating an expansive definition of masculinity[42:38] Collectively creating safe spaces for both genders[47:09] The importance of recognizing the discomfortAnd many more!~More from Jake Fishbein…Website: https://jakefishbein.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein/The Arena Group: https://www.thearenaweekend.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 women: Join the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges:  Join our upcoming event, Building a Better Workplace: Bringing Men and Women into Conversation

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! We’re doing something a little different in this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files. This week, I share my never-before-released story of how impostor syndrome derailed my lifelong dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and how, in hindsight, that became the greatest blessing of my life, leading me to the work I do today. I also share insights to help you re-frame times when self-doubt may have held you back from pursuing your dreams.~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Website:https://yourcareersuccess.com | https://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Kristy Olinger as they talk about how to master spontaneous communication. In this episode, Kristy shares how she struggled with communicating and sharing her ideas with others when she took a role in strategy. She also shares what she did to overcome that obstacle and provides strategies that worked for her so others can accelerate that learning curve. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode, so stay tuned! Soft Skills are the Hardest!Communicating clearly and professionally requires dexterity, and it is one of the essential soft skills needed in any work. But, while it is already ingrained in each individual, articulating ideas well is also one of the hardest to master, according to Kristy. The only way to get better is to practice. Kristy acknowledges that there are different approaches and that we all need to decide to decide for ourselves what works best. To some people, realizing they can build their communication skills with other people is empowering, and to some, it is a daunting task because it takes effort. Communication is a complex issue, but building confidence and learning how to navigate the conversation works.About Kristy Olinger:A 20-year career in the banking industry has taught Kristy Olinger that even the most innovative ideas are useless until you can communicate them in a way that inspires others into action. Her ability to tell the business story became the differentiator that propelled Kristy to lead the credit card product strategy of some of the country’s largest banks. For over a decade, she had been teaching these skills and mentoring individuals.Kristy teaches communication strategies that help people build relationships and expand influence so they can crush goals. She hosts a bi-weekly podcast, called The Opposite of Small Talk, for curious people interested in self-awareness and self-development. Kristy lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with her husband Brian and her two daughters, Mary and Bree. She is an active community member and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Radnor Memorial Library.~ Outline of the Episode: [01:24] Kristy’s struggle with communication and how she coped[05:20] Some steps to start solving the problem in communication[10:19] Pay attention closely – it’s all about intentionality[20:26] Spontaneous speaking can be practiced to get better at it[26:50] Know people and their perspectives to position your message well[31:04] Be your authentic self to communicate comfortablyAnd many more!~More from Kristy Olinger:Website: https://www.kristyolinger.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyolinger/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko.communication/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28t8dT8fafkdfUsYN9WE4gPhrase Bank: https://kristyolinger.ck.page/b13c48205eGrowth Mindset Challenge; https://kristyolinger.com/growthmindset~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ExecCareerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.meninger 

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Stephanie Olson as they chat about how leadership is not about you, the leader -- a concept that they both agree on. Stephanie also shares how she started her non-profit organization, the Set Me Free Project, which helps educate children and adults to prevent human trafficking. In this episode, Stephanie talks about how she has grown her business while navigating the self-doubts she has experienced along the way. Stephanie shares that framing certain moments as experiments have allowed her and her team to have room for mistakes, which has allowed them to grow. A lot to learn about battling impostor syndrome in this episode so stay tuned!About Stephanie Olson: Stephanie Olson is a speaker, an author, and the CEO of The Set Me Free Project. Stephanie Olson holds a degree in Psychology. Her experience includes:Seven years of curriculum writing and development for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and alcohol and drug addictions.Ten years of educating women in the area of empowerment and intrinsic value.Nine years of educating youth ages 11-18 in healthy relationships, the dangers of human trafficking, and social media safety.Stephanie has had extensive training, research, and study of human trafficking prevention education and social media safety. She is a sought-after speaker on women, youth, human trafficking, and social media safety while leading The Set Me Free Project to help prevent youth and young adults from personally experiencing trafficking. ~Outline of the Episode: ●      [02:21] About Stephanie and Set Me Free Project●      [09:29] Creating the infrastructure for protection●      [12:11] Undermining and overpreparing because of anxiety  ●      [17:34] Pressure from titles and the anxiety behind it ●      [21:53] Choosing who to be vulnerable with ●      [27:40] Allowance for failure is a step forward●      [31:58] Leadership is knowing where to adjust●      [41:25] How to connect with Stephanie and Set Me Free Project●      And many more!  ~Connect with Stephanie’s Set Me Free Project~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Website:https://yourcareersuccess.com | https://impostorsyndromefiles.comJoin the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

Welcome to The Imposter Syndrome Files! Today, Kim is joined by Jennifer Kauffman who shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, including surviving the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, and how it has changed her life. As a result of these horrific events, Jennifer realized that there were pieces missing from her life that she hadn’t noticed previously. She would not wish for anyone to go through the same trauma, but she recognizes that with trauma came an opportunity to reflect more consciously on her values and goals. Stay tuned to this amazing episode to learn more about how Jennifer came to view trauma as a gift.Forgiveness leads to acceptance and power:Understanding what’s within and not within your control will help you cope with trauma and all the emotions that accompany it. Knowing that you cannot control what has already happened can be difficult to accept, but what’s more difficult is navigating current events without a sense of control over your emotions and actions. Jennifer shares that not having the drive to control everything has helped her find peace in her own mind.Taking the first step:Jennifer shares that it’s important to recognize that you don’t have to have everything figured out. Just take the first step and everything will unfold from there. It’s important to know where you want to go, but everything starts with the decision to make the journey. Jennifer also shared how she allowed her intuition to override her logical brain to free herself from physical and emotional limitations that had been holding her back.About Jennifer Kauffman: Despite her life’s many successes and accomplishments, Jennifer has always been in search of more: more peace, more love, more joy, more money, more passion, and more fulfillment.She is a bestselling author, award-winning results coach, inspirational speaker, Executive Producer of Emmy award-winning films, and trauma survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Her heart’s desire is to inspire impossible transformation in those who truly want to live a life they love—a life where they rise up and thrive!~Outline of the Episode:  [01:46] About Jennifer Kauffman and her advocacy[06:14] The journey through the trauma[16:16] Identifying what you can control [21:24] How logic sometimes limit possibilities[30:50] Sharing the story for a bigger purpose[33:21] How personal experiences define the story[36:29] Why it’s important to just take the first stepAnd many more! ~Connect with Jennifer: To learn more about Jennifer, her books, and other transformational work, go to: https://jenniferkauffman.comTo access her transformational film, go directly to: www.theresgottobemoretolife.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Website:https://yourcareersuccess.com | https://impostorsyndromefiles.comBoost Your Confidence Bootcamp: https://yourcareersuccess.com/boost-your-confidence-bootcamp/Leading Women Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadingwomendiscussiongroupLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger 

Welcome to the Impostor Syndrome Files! In this episode, Kim is joined by Alex Gilbert, a coach and consultant who specializes in helping adults with learning disabilities. Alex shares her personal experience with ADHD and dyslexia in the workplace and discusses the self-doubt she faced when working in unsupportive environments. She also shares how she now helps professionals to set themselves up for success in the workplace. About Alex GilbertAlex Gilbert is a New Yorker, a Mets fan, a yogi, and a brunch enthusiast. She also has dyslexia and ADHD. After spending her career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business that will help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD like herself who have been struggling in their careers. Her business, Cape-Able Consulting, was created to help them navigate their day-to-day workloads so that they feel supported and are able to reach their highest potential. Her biggest goal in creating Cape-Able Consulting is to change the stigma surrounding learning disabilities/ ADHD by reminding people what they are Cape-able of.~Outline of the episode:[01:45] What people do not know[04:50] The transition from education to a work environment [08:58] Awareness for adults getting diagnosed with learning disabilities[11:17] Broadly characterizing the symptoms of ADHD[14:50] The challenges and how to negate them [19:12] How to communicate about your “weaknesses”[27:39] Asking important questions to find the right environment or footing[33:30] How to start the conversation with someone who might need support[38:28] Best practices and best principles for people who might have ADHDAnd many more!~Connect with Alex at…Website:  https://www.capeableconsulting.com/.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcapeable/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeAbleConsultingLLC/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp:https://yourcareersuccess.com/boost-your-confidence-bootcamp/Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Dr. Avigail Lev, a licensed psychologist who shares her own experiences with impostor syndrome and how she helps others to overcome their feelings of self-doubt. In this episode, Dr. Abby shares valuable insight on how to change behaviors, which helps us to change our thoughts. Listen to learn more on how to handle difficult emotions and experiences in ways you may never have previously learned. About Dr. Avigail Lev: Dr. Avigail (Abby) Lev is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker, and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. She has co-authored three books on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to strengthen relationships and has presented her research at numerous conferences. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Dr. Drew, Bloomberg news, Verywell Mind, MSN, Psych Central, KGO, Psychologists Off the Clock, Healing Powers Podcast, Dateable, and many more. Dr. Lev is also the founder of CBT online, an online platform that connects people with online therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy and offers CBT resources such as webinars, e-courses, videos, worksheets, mindfulness audio, and much more. Dr. Lev utilizes evidence-based practices to help people who are struggling with a variety of issues live happier and more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Dr. Avigail Lev and telehealth services at https://bayareacbtcenter.com/, https://cbtonline.com/, and Amazon.~Outline of the Episode: [01:44] About Dr. Avigail Lev[02:39] How a mental health professional handles impostor syndrome[04:48] Insight on cognitive behavioral therapy[11:23] Trials of making behavioral changes[18:35] Insight is not enough, but its a part of the process [20:22] Emphasis on compassion[24:20] Knowing where you have control and where you don’t[29:08] How the media gaslights [31:43] Allowing yourself and other people to be vulnerableAnd many more! ~More from Dr. Avigail Lev: Learn more about Dr. Avigail Lev and her telehealth services: https://bayareacbtcenter.com/ https://cbtonline.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrom Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence BootcampJoin the free Impostor Syndrome ChallengeLearn more about the Leading Women discussion group: Websites: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