CASUAL CONVERSATIONS: EPISODE 08
“I have written 11 books, but each time i think, ‘uh oh, they’re going to find me out now.” Maya Angelou
Another episode of Casual Conversations is ready for you to listen to and watch. Have you ever felt like an imposter? Does your inner critic keep you from taking risks or enjoying your work?
If so, you’ll enjoy listening to Steve Aitken & I share our own experience with our inner critic and a few useful tips on how to quiet this pesky inner voice. The thing about imposter syndrome is that it comes disguised in many different ways and most people, at some point in their life, have felt it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here is what I want you to know about imposter syndrome:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Everyone experiences feelings of self-doubt. You are NOT unique (at least not as it pertains to this). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Your Imposter may be here to stay. While you may find strategies to quiet it down, getting rid of it entirely may not be possible and that's ok. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You don't have to believe your Imposter. When you consider the fact that one of the most brilliant minds of all time, Albert Einstein himself, suffered from imposter syndrome, that surely is enough evidence that your Imposter is full of boloney.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It does not go away as you get more successful. In fact, it might get a bit louder.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Our culture, upbringing and evolutionary wiring support imposter syndrome. We teach our children from an early age not to brag, be modest and play down achievements. In other words, much of our history and experience has fed our imposter.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I hope you enjoy this conversation and are able to take something away from it that you can apply to your own experience. Stay tuned for more Casual Conversations!
If you’re curious to learn more about my co-host, you can find Steve HERE.
Lisa is an Executive Coach, Founder & CEO of LDR Leadership Labs. For more from Lisa, join the LDR Leadership Community on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/company/ldrleadershiplabs and sign up for the LDR Insiders Newsletter here.