Do you have an equivalent to finding your keys in the fridge??? Discover in today's episode what this teaches us about Imposter Syndrome's self-sabotage strategies. This episode is for you if you know you secretly get in your own way - or a friend or someone in your team is doing this - and you don't know how to stop it.What you'll discover today:Why my keys really ended up in the fridgeHow my Imposter Syndrome Iceberg model explains why this happensHow burnout and toxic resilience make the keys-in-fridge thing worseThe secret truth about self-sabotagingSurprisingly common ways we self-sabotage, without even realisingThree self-mentoring questions you can use today, to unpick what's secretly causing your self-sabotage runaway train, and how to stop it from leaving the station in the first placeResources:Ditching Imposter Syndrome Transformation ToolkitRead or listen to the Ditching Imposter Syndrome bookGet certified - become an Imposter Syndrome First-Aider or apply to join the Master Coach programmeEpisode 33 - Why Imposter Syndrome Makes Your Mind Go Blank In MeetingsWant to work with a Master Coach? Get in touch and we'll connect you with one.Join in the discussion:Here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn.

There's a lot of talk about Imposter Syndrome these days, but did you know it doesn't just impact individuals, it can harm teams too?In fact, when someone gets promoted to the level where their old coping strategies ​for Imposter Syndrome stop working, it can turn their team toxic in just a few weeks, and no one realises what's happening until performance drops or people start to quit.Want to know the 4 reasons why Imposter Syndrome is a silent threat to team performance, even if hardly anyone in your team is running it? (Psst! 62% are...)This is for you if you're a line manager, HR professional, business leader, Mental Health First Aider, coach, therapist, or simply someone who cares and wants to be able to help others to thrive, showing up as all of who they really are, and have the impact their ideas and dreams deserve.What you'll discover today:What Imposter Syndrome is - and the difference between it and self-doubtHow it impacts individualsThe four silent threats to teamsHow it affects team members even if they're not running Imposter Syndrome4 key archetypes to look forThe impact on performance reviews and feedbackHow you can handle this, as a line manager, HR professional, Mental Health First-Aider, or coach / therapist - plus a free instant access masterclass to help you with thisResources:Get certified - Imposter Syndrome First-Aider - or contact us to find out how to apply for the Imposter Syndrome Master Coach programmeWatch the free instant access masterclass for line managers: watch it here and also get my free advice guideGet in touch to discuss how we can deliver line manager & HR training for your teams on both Imposter Syndrome and burnout, and also how to give feedback that helps people to thriveDiscover your feedback mastery score with our free quiz-style scorecard hereResearch white paper - the link between burnout & Imposter SyndromePodcast episode 33 - why does Imposter Syndrome make your mind go blank in meetings?Join in the discussion!Here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn.

Today we're talking about why you need to forget focusing on mindset, if you want to overcome Imposter Syndrome, despite mindset being the single most-commonly recommended strategy on the internet to clear it... And it can even make it worse.What we'll cover today:What is 'mindset'Where does mindset come from? Why focusing on mindset for IS makes it worseWhere is Imposter Syndrome 'stored'?What's really drive your self-sabotage behaviourHow working at the 'mindset' level creates an inner conflictThe science-backed, 5-step strategy to set yourself free from this, once and for allToday's resources:Read Ditching Imposter Syndrome - get your copy herePodcast Episode 24 - But surely Imposter Syndrome is incurable?Free Natural Resilience Method® Kickstart TrainingImposter Syndrome First Aiders certification programme - details hereImposter Syndrome Master Coach - please contact us for detailsAnd here's where we're discussing this on LinkedIn.

Do you ever tell yourself you just need to be more confident, to get past Imposter Syndrome? Or are you told it by others?In this episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast you'll discover 3 reasons why confidence isn't actually the answer, and what you could be doing instead.Here's what you'll discover:3 reasons why confidence isn't the answerWhy aiming for it can actually make IS worseWhy 'faking' confidence is a big trigger for anxiety and burnoutWhat we need insteadThe role of the 2 types of fearYour next step And here are today's resources:The Imposter Syndrome Transformation Toolkit - start creating breakthroughs even before you go to bed tonight!Ditching Imposter Syndrome book - exercise: turning mountains into molehills - page 132 - Honey, I Shrunk The Mountains!Clare Josa's Imposter Syndrome Iceberg model - read more herePodcast episode 29 - The truth about 'do it scared'Research white paper on the role of Imposter Syndrome in the gender pay gap Research white paper - 2022 Imposter Syndrome & Burnout White PaperGet certified to help others with this workFree line manager masterclass - How to help others with Imposter Syndrome & Burnout Here's where we're discussing this episode on LinkedIn.

With 15% of people having considered quitting their job in the past week due to Imposter Syndrome (yes, you read that right), it's long overdue that we remove the taboo in talking about it in the workplace. It triggers shame for those running it, and embarrassment for those who want to suggest to a colleague or loved-one that they might need help with it.So how can you raise the topic, whichever end of this you're on? How can we remove the taboo? What do people really need (hint: it's not what they're usually offered) and what are five super-common bits of advice to avoid? Plus get a free guide for line managers and HR professionals with how-to on this. What you'll cover:The biggest problem with discussing Imposter Syndrome in the workplaceThe solution most people are being offered - and why it's the opposite of what they needThe mistake I'm seeing too many companies making The 3 pillars of Imposter Syndrome in the workplace, and which one is easiest to start withSuggestions - asking your boss for helpHow to move beyond 'tea and sympathy' and learn how to truly support people in clearing Imposter Syndrome5 bits of bad advice (super-common) and what to say insteadHow you can truly help people to set themselves free from Imposter SyndromeResources:Free advice guide for line managers - download it here Article: Why having Mental Health First-Aiders isn't enoughArticle: Been thinking of using an alter ego to combat Imposter Syndrome?Listen now: What are the hidden benefits of Imposter Syndrome?Listen now: Have you been trying to use positive affirmations to clear Imposter Syndrome?Article: Fake It Till You Make ItImposter Syndrome First-Aider - how to apply for a place on this courseGet your Imposter Syndrome Score - DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/quiz/Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp - find out how to create breakthroughs with expert coaching supportAnd here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn and Instagram.