On this week’s GoalChat, Debra Eckerling discusses Imposter Syndrome with Stephanie O’Brien of Coach Client Connection, board-certified hypnotherapist and coach Karen Ross, and Jim Swan of Pinetree Partners. Stephanie, Karen, and Jim share their experiences with imposter syndrome, along with tips for mindset, wellbeing, and striving for success.

What is Imposter Syndrome
– Jim: The knee-jerk desire to compare yourself with others you feel are superior
– Stephanie: Worrying that you are not as good as you say you are
– Karen: Self-talk; wondering, ‘Who am I to help this person?’

Fixing Imposter Syndrome
– Stephanie: You don’t need to know everything; you just need to know more than the average person in the room. Give value for free to build your experience in confidence. Make a list of all the topics you have knowledge in and list the steps
– Karen: Look at beliefs that were formed in the past and are holding you back
– Jim: You need to want to make a change; complement the self-work with eliminating distractions that enforce your self doubt

Goals
– Karen: Look in the mirror every day and say, ‘I love you!’
– Stephanie: Make a list of all the things you know what to do that your ideal client does not
– Jim: Edit an input source; for instance spend less time on Facebook and Instagram (reduce toxic environments and comparisons).

Final Thoughts
– Jim: Be kind
– Stephanie: Different people have different styles; that’s how you find your fit as a coach and in finding new clients
– Karen: Keep kindness going. It makes a difference

Read the full recap and get the links discussed: https://thedebmethod.com/imposter-syndrome-stephanie-obrien-karen-ross-jim-swan

* * *

How do beat imposter syndrome? Please share in the comments.

* * *

Debra Eckerling is the author of "Your Goal Guide" and founder of The D*E*B Method for Goal-Setting Simplified.

Follow @TheDEBMethod:
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TheDEBMethod​​
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/TheDEBMethod​​
Get your copy of "Your Goal Guide:" http://YourGoalGuideBook.com

Most Recent Episodes
Load More Episodes
Debra Eckerling Goal Strategist, Author & Workshop Leader

Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist on a mission to change goal culture in and out of the workplace. Debra is the award-winning author of Your Goal Guide and founder of the D*E*B METHOD® for goal-setting simplified. A speaker and corporate consultant, her workshops include goal-setting for employee retention, event outcome optimization, and cooking for productivity. Debra has spoken on stages for TEDx, Innovation Women, SCORE LA, and more, and is the host of the #GoalChatLive show aka The DEB Show podcast and Taste Buds with Deb podcast.