

The Impostor Syndrome Files
Kim Meninger
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Struggle with chronic self-doubt? Wonder if you really deserve your role?You’re not alone. As a leadership coach who’s battled impostor syndrome myself, I created this podcast to provide a place where professionals can share their stories, shed the silent shame and feel seen.Each episode features honest conversations with professionals from all walks of life who’ve faced impostor syndrome and found ways to move through it. We’ll also hear from experts who share practical strategies for managing ourselves and shaping environments that reduce the threat of impostor syndrome.Let’s erase the stigma. Let’s stop pretending we’re the only ones. And let’s come together to share, support and rise above the fear that keeps us playing small.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 36min
Objectively Look at the Data
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we get our first male perspective on Impostor Syndrome. My guest, Russell Nohelty, shares his experience as a best-selling author and creative. He also offers a powerful framework for managing perfectionism and overwork.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout My GuestRussell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016. Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative, www.thecompletecreative.com.www.russellnohelty.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 32min
What Really Matters
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at what happens to our confidence when we step outside our authentic selves. My guest, Rosalyn Palmer, shares her powerful personal story of a meteoric rise followed by a devastating crash and the hardships that followed as she reset her life and reconnected with her authenticity. Her inspiring journey reminds us what really matters in the bigger picture of life.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout My GuestRosalyn Palmer is an award-winning Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Coach. Rosalyn was one of the very first to train in RTT with Marisa Peer and has become one of the most sought-after RTT practitioners worldwide. Rosalyn was recognised at the ‘Janey Loves 2019 Platinum Awards’ with an award for her Trust Transformation package. As bestselling author of the award-winning self-help book: ‘Reset! A Blueprint for a Better Life’, Rosalyn makes emotional wellbeing accessible to all. Rosalyn is also a co-author of Amazon No.1 bestselling self-help books ‘Ignite Your Life for Women’ and ‘Ignite Your Female Leadership’. Rosalyn co-hosts the popular radio show Girls Around Town on Radio Newark (as the wellbeing expert), has a monthly newspaper column and features regularly on podcasts and in many publications, including most recently Psychology in Practice. She was featured as an Emotional Wellbeing Expert on the Janey Lee Grace show on UK Property Radio. Formerly the MD/Founder of award-winning PR agency RPPR, Head of Marketing for an international charity and with an enviable CV from leading London agencies in the 80s and 90s, Rosalyn has grown from many challenging life experiences. This colour and tempers her writing, broadcasting and speaking. Website: https://rosalynpalmer.com/Free Transformational Resources:https://rosalynpalmer.com/free-resources/Blog:https://rosalynpalmer.com/blog/

Jan 26, 2021 • 41min
Be Brave. Make the Connection.
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at managing Impostor Syndrome during a job search. My guest, Theo Gray, shares her inspirational journey and the power of connecting with others. She encourages us to be brave and reach out to others to establish human connections, particularly as we pursue new opportunities. Follow #BobMarleyFriday or connect with Theo on LinkedIn at Theo Graymccarthy.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Jan 19, 2021 • 27min
No One Has a Perfect Life
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how our early social experiences influence our confidence. My guest, Mandi Relyea-Voss shares her personal story of living in “constant fake it ‘til you make it mode.” She also shares the strategies she uses to manage self-doubt.To connect with Mandi, visit:https://www.instagram.com/mandirelyeavoss/https://www.facebook.com/amanda.relyeavoss/To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Jan 12, 2021 • 44min
Building Confidence in Girls
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how we can support young girls to become more confident and, hopefully, avoid some of the challenges we’ve faced. My guest, Leslie Coles, shares her Impostor Syndrome story and offers practical advice and strategies for all of us who want to empower girls to become confident women. Many of these same strategies can help us grow our own confidence as well!To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout My GuestLeslie Coles is passionate about the power of innovative education to change the world. She is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Moms as Mentors®, a non-profit dedicated to giving mothers and other caregivers the tools and opportunities to raise girls to become confident female leaders, particularly in areas where women are underrepresented (including STEM fields, entrepreneurship and politics). Leslie also manages the game-based assessment projects in the Playful Journey Lab at MIT and is an ambassador for She+ Geeks Out. She+ Geeks Out is an organization that offers diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops, as well as a safe and welcoming community of womxn and their allies in tech and tech adjacent fields. Previously, she served as Director of Programs for VentureLab, an organization focused on creating the next generation of innovators and changemakers through entrepreneurial learning. Prior to that she was Director of Strategic Initiatives & Programs at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, where she took the lead role in implementing programs that advanced their mission to empower girls to be influential contributors to the world.Here is a link to the Moms as Mentors "How to Be a Confidence Mentor" tips and resource guide. Learn more about Moms as Mentors at momsasmentors.org and contact the organization with any questions at http://www.momsasmentors.org/contact-us.

Jan 5, 2021 • 32min
I'm the Boss - You Do What I Say
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the influence of command and control leadership on our experience with Impostor Syndrome. My guest, Ann Marie Yakopich, shares her personal story of how she found her voice and reclaimed her power. She also reveals the lessons she’s learned as a woman in a male-dominated industry.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Dec 29, 2020 • 33min
Formality Weighs a Ton
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we discuss the effects of formality and conformity on our confidence and overall comfort in the workplace. My guest, Stacey Shipman, shares strategies for personalizing our workplace interactions and the power this has on our psychological safety.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Dec 22, 2020 • 36min
Taking a "Non-Traditional" Path
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how taking a non-traditional career path affects our confidence. My guest, Sandy Silk, shares her personal story of the twists and turns that led her from studying German to becoming a cybersecurity leader at Harvard University. We also discuss the flawed system that overvalues education and undervalues diverse backgrounds.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Dec 15, 2020 • 33min
Don't Be Afraid to Leave
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how the nature of our work influences our tendency toward perfectionism and self-doubt. My guest, Erika Janifer, shares her personal story as an engineer and the ways in which she manages the demands of a career that requires great accuracy and precision. She also discusses her experiences as a woman of color in a highly male-dominated field.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session

Dec 8, 2020 • 47min
Confidence Is a Choice
In this special episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we take a deeper look at confidence and the choices we have available to us to show up more confidently. My guest, Alyssa Dver, shares her powerful perspective that confidence is a choice. She also offers practical tools and strategies for handling workplace situations that trigger self-doubt.About My GuestAlyssa Dver is the CEO and co-founder of the American Confidence Institute (ACI) which shares science-based ways to sustainably increase personal, academic & professional confidence. She is the author of the book, Confidence Is a Choice. Real Science. Superhero Impact.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session


