The Impostor Syndrome Files

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Anne Poirier as they talk about how a woman’s body often becomes their identity. Anne shares what led to her fitness career, as well as what led her to re-evaluate her relationship to fitness and her body. Anne talks about how deep-rooted experiences and beliefs led her down her path, including an eating disorder at 12 years old. She shares how her mindset changed and that ultimately, the key to staying healthy in both mind and body is by listening to yourself first. A lot to learn from this episode about self-love and how it affects the people around us as well so stay tuned! About Ann Poirier:Having overcome her own eating, food, weight, and body image challenges and drawing upon close to 4 decades of experience, specialized training and advanced certifications, Anne Poirier created the Body Joyful Solution and wrote ‘The Body Joyful’ to share her highly personal and life-changing journey. Anne is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Confidence Coach, Self-Talk Trainer, Eating Disorder Specialist and Author.Anne is the Founder of Shaping Perspectives, A Woman’s Way to Joy and the leader of the Body Joyful Revolution Community, an online source of support and encouragement for women of all sizes, shapes, and weights. This group of women is committed to rejecting society’s thin ideal and diet culture, so they can feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies and selves.To learn more about Anne Poirier, visit https://shapingperspectives.com or follow her @annepoirier11 on Instagram.For a free digital copy of the book, drop an email to anne@thebodyjoyful.com~Outline of the Episode: [02:02] About Ann Poirier and getting into fitness[08:06] What made Anne realize that something’s not healthy[12:34] How to distinguish being healthy and being harmful [17:52] What were Anne’s resources to get to her current mindset[20:11] The deal with appreciating other people’s courage [22:46] Taking responsibility for how we affect other people[26:20] Anne’s difference from her previous self[25:42] More about Anne’s bookAnd many more! ~Links to Anne’s resources:The Body Joyful book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Joyful-Anne-Poirier/dp/1949116816The Body Joyful Revolution: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bodyjoyfulrevolutionShaping Perspectives: https://shapingperspectives.com/ (blogs and resources) ~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 women: Join the Facebook groupSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challengesConnect on LinkedIn

Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Today, Kim is joined by Lynn Whitbeck to discuss having the power to choose. Lynn shares her experience with impostor syndrome and how she’s helped others overcome it. In this episode, Lynn shares powerful insights about impostor syndrome and how choosing to take small steps can help us conquer it. She shares how identification and taking action can help us to manage the generalized anxiety that often accompanies impostor syndrome. Be sure to stay tuned as there’s a lot to learn from this episode! About Lynn Whitbeck:Lynn Whitbeck is the Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen and Future Forward Sales. She helps the world by providing sales and leadership training programs to achieve more, faster. Lynn is the catalyst for businesses to turn their sales teams into revenue-generating champions.With her crew, Lynn’s strategic sales training program helps organizations achieve the expanded revenue and business growth that happens when their sales team learns to capitalize on every lead. The powerful live training delivers immediate results in easy shifts, shortens the sales cycle, builds stronger relationships, and closes more sales.Lynn is the co-author of the highly regarded book, Practical Wisdoms @ Work. This quick-read guide provides insights to navigate situations, challenges, and opportunities that arise every day in business. Teaching you how to broaden your career with skills that will set you apart.You may have seen Lynn in USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more!~ Outline of the Episode: •       [02:46] About Lynn Whitbeck and imposter syndrome•       [06:14] Understanding the underlying fear•       [10:03] Growth mindset versus fixed mindset •       [14:46]  The inspire method•       [20:31] Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable•       [23:07] Benefits of giving yourself permission to fail•       [27:14]  Lynn’s tip on overcoming the fear•       And many more! ~Find Lynn Whitbeck on…Website: https://petite2queen.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/lynnmwhitbeck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnwhitbeck/~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/leadingwomendiscussiongroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger 

Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Becca Powers as they discuss Becca’s rising from “the bathroom floor” moment. In this episode, Becca shares her bathroom floor moment, how she got there, and what she did to rise up as the CEO of her own life. She also shares how she was being “too much” for a certain environment and how her attempts to tone herself down affected her. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/About Becca Powers:Author, Becca Powers, is a multi-six figure Fortune 500 sales executive in the tech industry by day, women’s career and life coach by night, and Kundalini yoga teacher by the weekend.She boasts that she is doing all of this with more freedom and flexibility than she ever had in the past. Becca shares her raw, real, and radical story of overcoming the extreme adversity of being a success-driven woman in Corporate America as a working mom of four children while dealing with the real dramas of her personal life.Becca’s creative, humorous, and unique spin, that you are the CEO of your life, offers listeners a sense of empowerment to take charge and create a life they love to live – by owning it all – the messy and the magical.~Outline of the Episode: [01:59] About Becca Powers[03:33] How compartmentalizing leads to imposter syndrome[08:05] What to do when you’re told to “tone it down”[11:23] What to do when you find yourself on the “bathroom floor”[17:14] Ups and downs of saying no[20:25] Dealing with the what if’s[23:37] Becca’s message about being your own CEO[25:42] How to tip the power balanceAnd many more! ~More from Becca Powers:Here's the link to the free self-assessment for listeners:https://www.beccapowers.com/podcastfreebiesHere's is the link to the book:https://www.beccapowers.com/harnessyourinnerceoWebsite: https://www.beccapowers.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.comFacebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadingwomendiscussiongroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Instagram:https://instagram.com/ImpostorSyndromeFilesTwitter:https://twitter.com/ExecCareer

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the absurdity of Impostor Syndrome. My guest, Kelly Hoey, shares her story of an incident that held her back for 15 years before she finally faced her fears and realized that her Impostor Syndrome had no foundation. She has since become a published author and accomplished public speaker who wants to help others manage their self-doubt.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPd

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the role our parents’ messaging plays in our experience with Impostor Syndrome. My guest, Paz Ellis, shares her story of battling Impostor Syndrome throughout her life and now in her latest role as an author. She also shares the comfort she’s found in knowing that she’s not alone in her experience.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPd

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we chat about our reluctance to ask for what we want or need. My guest, Xu Simon, shares her personal journey, including how she’s come to re-frame asking for what she needs to make it easier for her to do. She shares tips and insights to help de-personalize the process and empower ourselves to get what we deserve. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPdAbout My GuestXu Simon had just finished her PhD from MIT and was nearing completion of postdoctoral studies, on track for a research-intensive academic career, when she took a chance.  She followed the love of her life—now husband of 17 years—to Washington, D.C. for a two-year stint as a government contractor.  In the State Department’s diplomatic office in charge of reducing the threat of chemical weapons use abroad (ISN/CTR/CSP), she both used her scientific expertise day-to-day and expanded her horizons to the international diplomatic stage.  Since the fellowship contract spanned the 2013 Syria chemical weapons crisis, she also had her fair share of crisis management and public scrutiny.One big lesson she learned from this experience is that the PhD enabled her to contribute high-quality science to the world, but it didn’t equip her to make those contributions accessible to the people who need them most.  To help fill this gap, she went back to school for her MBA and subsequently used her combined business and scientific skills at two high-tech startup companies.  In addition to her full-time job as CTO of Enozo Technologies, Inc., she speaks at keynotes and workshops about mediating between executives and technical talent in industry.  Social media & Contact:Website: xufits.comEmail: xufits@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xufits/Instagram: xufits_speakerTwitter: xufits_speakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008373910802YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-mzw0qgI7MonFcvqN6TjA

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we take a look at the ways in which lack of training and preparation for leadership roles undermine our confidence. My guest, Mark Herschberg, CTO and MIT instructor, shares his personal journey from individual contributor to manager and the realization he had that the skills required to make that transition were not taught. He also shares his perspective on leadership and what we can do to be more effective, confident leaders at any level. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPdAbout My GuestMark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, including Techie Youth and Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection.You can learn more and contact Mark here:hershey@thecareertoolkitbook.comhttps://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the importance of building our own dreams and not climbing someone else's career ladder. My guest, Amy Pocsik, shares her personal story of walking away from a "successful" career to start her own business. She also shares insights for others who feel like there must be something more. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPdAbout My GuestAmy Pocsik is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Women’s Business League - a community where powerful businesswomen connect, grow and prosper. Her superpower is working with female entrepreneurs and business owners to identify – both the challenge points and high points - so that they can exponentially increase their success.  She helps others understand the power of creating space so you can reach your next level. Amy is also the Founder of Bold Moves, a platform where she partners with female founders to make an impact, helping them own the role of CEO - professionally and personally. Because she knows what it was like to be in the opposite position, unfulfilled and longing for more. That’s why she made it her life’s work to make sure every woman is empowered to achieve a bold vision for her life and business.Connect with Amy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypocsik/https://www.instagram.com/amypocsik/Amy@WomensBusinessLeague.comWomen’s Business Leaguehttps://www.instagram.com/womensbusinessleague/https://womensbusinessleague.com/Bold Moveshttps://bold-moves.com/

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at what’s within our control as a way to build confidence in the workplace. My guest, Charlotte Crabtree, shares her story of being an introvert in a highly extroverted field and the choices she made to reflect on herself and what she needed in order to be successful. We also discuss how emotions, self-trust and paying attention to what we’re paying attention to can help us grow our confidence and overall success.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPdAbout My GuestCharlotte is a coach, consultant & equine facilitated learning practitioner (although we didn’t cover this in the show!) to people-first businesses, helping them to improve their employees’ experience throughout. Working with individuals, Charlotte offers personal coaching for professional women, helping them to build the confidence they need to overcome self-doubt & worry, and feel in control in their careers (& lives) so they can reach their highest potential. With a decade of experience ‘on the ground’ in roles within project, account & operations management, Charlotte now supports others to navigate the same challenges she faced while climbing the corporate ladder - by helping them avoid the pitfalls of burnout, complacency & job-hopping - so they can define & fulfill their potential faster, without the stress. Charlotte’s mission in life is to enjoy it - and firmly believes that should be a priority everyone shares, so makes it her business to help others find that balance of a successful career & a fun, happy home life too. For more information & to work with Charlotte, you can visit her website www.charlottecrabtree.com (& download her free guide: 5 Confidence Hacks to Take Control in Your Career)

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about self-advocacy. My guest, Laura Browne, who specializes in helping women to ask for what they’re worth, shares her personal journey of navigating salary negotiations in the workplace and what she learned from these experiences. She also shares insights and strategies to help women more confidently negotiate for themselves.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/To learn more about The Leap, visit: https://www.wearetheleap.com/a/2147497233/9v2q8oPdAbout My GuestLaura Browne provides women training and coaching they can use to be more successful and make more money at work through her company, Career Tips For Women.She is passionate about helping women ask for raises and negotiate better starting salaries. She is the author of 10 books, including Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want to Make More Money at Work and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make More Money Without A Fairy Godmother).Laura has trained high potential female leaders from Fortune 100 companies how to be more successful through WOMEN Unlimited. She’s a certified business coach and has experience in leadership and management development in global tech companies.She has been quoted as a business expert in major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend. She’s also a contributor to Forbes.For free videos and information about online training, go to https://learn.careertipsforwomen.com/.  For general information, go to http://www.careertipsforwomen.com.You can contact Laura at Laura.Browne@CareerTipsForWomen.com.