#014 Navigating imposter syndrome and feeling like a fraud
Release Date: 04/01/2024
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#014 Navigating imposter syndrome and feeling like a fraud
The Courageous Collective
Have you experienced Imposter syndrome? As business founders, it’s a term that comes up frequently in our conversations. But what exactly is it and can it be prevented? We explore this common challenge and provide practical tips to help you overcome your self-doubt. Drawing on our own experiences, we discuss the reasons why you might feel like an imposter and share actionable strategies to build your confidence and self-belief. We look at whether particular groups of people are more likely to feel self doubt and we take a closer look at perfectionism and how being courageous can help you...
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info_outlineHave you experienced Imposter syndrome? As business founders, it’s a term that comes up frequently in our conversations. But what exactly is it and can it be prevented?
We explore this common challenge and provide practical tips to help you overcome your self-doubt. Drawing on our own experiences, we discuss the reasons why you might feel like an imposter and share actionable strategies to build your confidence and self-belief.
We look at whether particular groups of people are more likely to feel self doubt and we take a closer look at perfectionism and how being courageous can help you take that next step.
If you’ve ever experienced imposter syndrome, or unsure how to stop the niggling voice of self doubt, listen to this episode!
We really enjoyed recording this conversation and hope you enjoy listening to it too! Let us know by sharing your feedback and rating our podcast.
In this episode, we share some helpful resources:
- How do I overcome imposter syndrome | Ruchika Tulshyan
- 60% of women put off starting a business due to imposter syndrome | NatWest
- Overcoming imposter syndrome | Startups Magazine
- Why imposter syndrome hits women and women of colour harder | BBC WorkLife
- The Imposter Cure | Dr Jessamy Hibberd
- Imposter Syndrome : Why you may feel like a fraud | Very Wellmind
- The key to overcoming imposter syndrome | The Diary of a CEO
- Imposter syndrome and self-doubt | Wellness with Ella
- Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome | Harvard Business Review
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The Courageous Collective podcast is created and hosted by Rupa Bharadva and Vardeep Edwards. Come and find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_courageous_collective/