The Impostor Syndrome Files

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore how to think more intentionally and expansively about our careers. My guest, Genesis Amaris Kemp, shares her journey from working in the male-dominated oil and gas industry, to taking a pay cut for an opportunity with a better lifestyle and benefits, to becoming an entrepreneur. She offers great insights and strategies to help us reflect on whether we’re in the right place and what we need to fulfill our dreams.About My GuestGenesis Amaris Kemp is a Visionary Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author. A Firecracker and “Mindset Hacker” a force to be reckoned with. Genesis is a woman that empowers others to speak up for themselves. Yes, it may be challenging; yes, it may hurt. But in the long run, she desires to encourage others to help those who may not have a voice. She is a trailblazer who wants others to live out their dreams, goals, and visions. We all have been given an excellent purpose in life. It is up to us to walk it out and live victoriously! She is multifaceted and multidimensional that cannot be contained in a box or compartmentalized. ~You can learn more about Genesis at:Website: https://genesisamariskemp.net/genesis-amaris-kemp GEMS podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2URFiCC6Br6aTCkAoWaDwc~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 explore challenges with public speaking and how to reframe our relationship to our audiences. My guest, Natasha Bazilevych, shares insights and strategies to help you become a more effective speaker, whether presenting to an audience, or speaking at a meeting. As a Ukrainian who came to the U.S. weeks before the war began, Natasha also offers tips for staying focused at work during difficult times.  About My GuestNatasha Bazilevych is an international speaker, founder of ChangeView Inc., and a business trainer with 14 years of experience. She trains and coaches entrepreneurs, top managers, and sales teams to give powerful presentations so that they can reach their business goals. Natasha holds a Bachelor degree in teaching English and German, a Bachelor degree in management of organizations and an MBA degree. Her style of teaching and speaking is characterized by powerful presence, inspirational message and practical application. ~You can learn more about Natasha at: Website: https://changeview.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-bazilevych/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbazilevych~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 explore the ways in which feeling different from others makes us doubt ourselves and how it often pushes us to try to prove ourselves to those around us. My guest, Shirag Shemmassian, shares his personal journey of impostor syndrome as he grew up with Tourette Syndrome and worried that the opportunities presented to him were a function of his disability rather than his competence. Shirag and I explore the implications of this for others from historically marginalized groups, as well as strategies we can use to distinguish fact from the opinions and stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. About My GuestDr. Shirag Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.While in high school, Dr. Shemmassian took a keen interest in the higher education process. He navigated the admissions process with limited college counseling and became the only Ivy League graduate in his high school’s nearly 60-year history. Specifically, Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Despite graduating with a 3.9 GPA as a pre-med student, Dr. Shemmassian’s interests in mental health led him to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA. Throughout his education and beyond, Dr. Shemmassian successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals.Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. Moreover, he has been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process.Dr. Shemmassian was born in Los Angeles to Armenian parents who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. He now resides in San Diego with his wonderful wife, mischievous toddler son, and 9-pound dog. Dr. Shemmassian is an avid cook and, while he dislikes the term, a “foodie” who routinely travels long distances for a great meal—his friends call him “Human Yelp” for his recommendations. He is also a huge basketball fan (Go Lakers!) and lover of geography.~You can learn more about Dr. Shemmassian at:https://www.shemmassianconsulting.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.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, I speak with Jenna Comins-Addis, a high-tech professional, who shares her experience as a transgender woman. One of the reasons I was excited to speak to Jenna is that she doesn’t experience impostor syndrome. Her confidence, sense of self and perspective on work can empower all of us to grow our own confidence. She also shares ways that we, as allies, can better support the LGBT community.  About My GuestTo learn more about and connect with Jenna Comins-Addis, visit:Company: https://www.aras.com/enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-comins-addis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhoneycombs55 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhoneycombs~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

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the power of the mind-body connection. My guest, Dr. Serena Sterling, opens up about her experience with impostor syndrome and the ways in which she self-medicated during challenging times. She also shares how understanding the mind-body connection has helped her and others to better manage physical and emotional pain. Most importantly, we discuss ways that listeners can take action to address their own pain.About Dr. Serena SterlingDr. Serena Sterling is author of the best-selling book: Pain: A Love Story, holds a master’s in International Journalism, a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is a certified Life Coach. As a journalist in Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, London and New York City, Dr. Sterling wrote about health-related articles. Due to her own experience of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and finding ways to alleviate her own chronic pain from years of living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Sterling pursued a degree in clinical psychology and learned advanced mind body stress reduction techniques to assist others in overcoming their own health challenges. She works with people from all over the world via remote sessions.~You can learn more about Dr. Serena Sterling at:Website: https://www.drserenasterling.com/And check out her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Love-Story-Serena-Sterling/dp/0986330957/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XLD8ZJ8OYUSI&keywords=Pain%3A+A+Love+Story&qid=1650928892&sprefix=pain+a+love+story%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-3 ~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 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 explore what it means to be an expert in your field. For many of us, being an expert means knowing it all, or having endless training and experience. This perception leaves us feeling like we don’t know enough or can’t adequately keep up with those around us. My guest, Kit Pang, public speaking coach and founder of BostonSpeaks, shares his perspective on being an expert, which can help us re-frame our thinking. He also shares how he has managed to avoid disruptive impostor syndrome feelings. About Kit PangWhether you want help with virtual presentations, board reporting, sales pitches, or anything in between... Kit Pang is here to help you earn your mic-drop moment. As the founder of BostonSpeaks and a Harvard Business School public speaking coach, Kit helps individuals become exceptional speakers who deliver compelling presentations and speeches. His clients come from diverse industries, including:✔ Fortune 500 CEOs and TEDx Speakers,✔ NFL Players and Three-Star Michelin Chefs,✔ Rising leaders and executives from companies like Dell, Delta, RE/MAX, and more.His coaching and teaching style is fun, engaging, and insightful. Professionally, Kit is always looking to develop as a speaker and leader. In his personal life, it looks more like 25% Crossfit, 25% happy wife happy life, and 50% trying to help his three cats get along. ~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

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at self-doubt that comes with motherhood. It’s easy to believe that parenting is easy when you look at social media and entertainment. In reality, though, parenting is hard, and it’s been especially hard over the past couple of years. My guest this week, Sue Holt, a life coach for moms, offers an honest look at her experience as the mom of four children. She also shares strategies to help us manage “mom rage” and feel more confident in our own parenting styles. About Sue HoltSue Holt is the founder of Mommy’s Life Coach and host of the OutRAGEous Mommy podcast.~You can learn more about Sue Holt at:Website: https://mommyslifecoach.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outrageous-mommy/id1587803770Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommyslifecoach/~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

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we examine the challenges facing introverts in workplaces that favor extroversion. My guest, Terrance Lee, the Introvert Leader and author of Quiet Voice Fearless Leader, shares his story of embracing his introverted style. We also explore ways in which introverts can more authentically engage at work and how extroverts can better understand, support and leverage the strengths of their introverted colleagues. About Terrance LeeTerrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader, had always avoided taking on leadership roles in his life.  At the age of 13, an experience occurred which caused him to doubt his ability to speak in front of people, and caused him to shy away from the spotlight.  This worked for Terrance until he eventually had to learn leadership skills by necessity at his first engineering job out of college.  When he had been working in his first role for a short time, his mentor put in his two-week notice.  Terrance then found out that he had to take his place presenting to a group of experienced engineers and pilots for a highly technical review.  Despite feeling extremely nervous, the meeting that Terrance led went well; which gave him a giant confidence boost.  Since then, Terrance has taken on many leadership and management roles as an introvert at several Fortune 500 companies in the defense industry, with proven results.  He utilizes his platform to empower introverts to tap into their own inner leadership potential and is never shy about sharing the tips that he has learned throughout his journey.~More from Terrance Lee:https://www.quietvoicefearlessleader.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 the Impostor Syndrome Files! In this episode, we explore the ways in which impostor syndrome undermines our presence on LinkedIn. Today’s guest, Daniel Alfon, is a LinkedIn specialist who shares tips and insights to help us overcome self-doubt and more confidently showcase our brand. We discuss the ways in which women, in particular, downplay our strengths and undervalue our accomplishments. Daniel offers strategies to help us better articulate our true value so that we can shine on LinkedIn.About Daniel AlfonDaniel Alfon is the author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success. Daniel joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and publishes Articles, interviews and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers to his website.~More from Daniel Alfon:Book: Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business SuccessInterviews: https://www.danielalfon.com/about/#pressWebsite: www.danielalfon.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 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