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Do you know what happens to you when your Imposter is activated?
Do you know what happens to you when your Imposter is activated?
You’re probably familiar with the physical symptoms - it feels horrible.
Sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, tightness in your chest, sweaty palms, creeping feeling of dread…
But did you know that this happens because your amygdala is triggered
Imposter Syndrome is killing your business
Imposter Syndrome is emotionally exhausting, causing you to waste valuable time with self-doubt.
Imposter Syndrome is costing you thousands, if not millions, in lost revenue, just add up the cost of the opportunities you haven’t gone for, the times you haven’t backed yourself and taken a risk because of listening to your Imposter.
Today’s conversation is all about why you MUST give Imposter Syndrome your full attention, if you ever want to achieve your potential and achieve the impact and income you desire with your business.
The 10 Signs You MUST Tackle Your Imposter NOW
These are the 10 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in women, that indicate that’s it time to do something about it!
Winning an award vs Imposter Syndrome ➡️ A hot off-the-press case study
Have you ever been nominated for an award? If you have Imposter Syndrome as well, this is the ultimate stress test for IS.
I’ve helped so many clients over the years get over the Imposter Syndrome about being nominated for awards, and be able to properly celebrate and bask when they win, or deal with the upcoming stuff when they lose.
10 ways to feel the fear and do it anyway
Call it Imposter Syndrome, call it the wobbles, call it the voice of reason. Whenever you step out of your comfort zone, fear will pop up and try to talk you out of it.
There are scientific, evolutionary reasons for this – safety to your mind equals the familiar – so when you do anything new, your subconscious panics and tries to bring you back to your comfort zone – and what it perceives as familiar and safe.
The problem is, nothing great happens in your comfort zone. If you want to reach your potential, you’ve got to take some risks.
Here are my top 10 ways to feel that fear, and do it anyway.
Mountains & mild peril – 5 business lessons from Striding Edge
Mountains & mild peril – 5 business lessons from Striding Edge
On Friday, for my 40th birthday, my husband Ant whisked me away to the Lakes to climb a snowy Helvellyn, via Striding Edge.
He thought I’d appreciate knowing ‘I’ve still got it’ at the age of 40.
If you don’t know it, Striding Edge is about 1 1/2 km of narrow Grade 1 scramble, with sheer drops either side into the valley below. On Friday it was covered in ice and snow.
Something brand new is coming and I can’t wait to share!
Something brand new is coming and I can’t wait to share
I got hit by a lightning bolt of inspiration yesterday and sat down and created a new thing I am honestly so excited about.
Why your personal mission needs to be your number one priority
Why your personal mission needs to be your number one priority
What’s the point in having a personal mission? Isn’t it all a load of meaningless corporate twaddle anyway?
Well, no, having a personal mission is incredibly important, especially when times are tough.
Here are my top reasons you should put defining your mission at the top of your To-do list:
“You’re too emotional to lead”
Have you ever been told you’re too bossy, or too emotional in your leadership style?
Stings, doesn’t it.
Stop trying to fit in - it’s career suicide
Maybe the way you dress starts to change over time
You might use certain words, or phrases or change your language. You might tone down, or play up your language
You might be acting in a way that doesn’t feel natural, like you’re putting on somebody else’s shoes.
From mat leave to CEO - the magic of coaching with Claire
From mat leave to CEO - the magic of coaching
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How to Silence Your Inner Critic & Get ANYTHING You Want
How to silence the inner critic and get anything you want