Do you feel like a fake? Are you intimidated by the amount of knowledge and skill you need to be a successful coach? Do you worry that you’re not good enough and that one-day others will realize you’re an ‘imposter?’

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re a fraud, that you don’t belong where you are?  That you don’t deserve to be where you are, or that if anyone knew what was really going on inside your head, they’d see right through you and your facade of competence.

You are not alone. 

In this blog, I will talk about Imposter Syndrome and how to tackle it with strength and resilience. Join us for a mind-changing discussion.

The good news is - you have a simple case of Imposter Syndrome. You are not alone. 83% of people feel like this at times.  

So what do you do now?

I have a few suggestions that work for me. 

You see, I understand because I have experienced imposter syndrome.  In fact, most successful coaches have experienced times of self-doubt and anxiety.   

I have found ways to transform imposter syndrome into a positive force in life. 

Here are a few suggestions: 

• Acknowledge feelings. Once we admit to the feeling we can do something about it. If we try to ignore our fears and insecurity they will seep into other areas of our lives. When you admit to the feelings you get place them in front of you and can take a clear look at them. 

• Talk to somebody. Only do this if you have a friend that will assist you to be a solution seeker. You don’t want to tell people who think that taking you to a pity party is the way to help you. A saying in 12-step programs is, “a problem shared is a problem cut in half.”  

• Make a list of positive aspects. Get a piece of paper, or open up a document on your computer. Start listing all of the good things in your life, and your good qualities. Don’t qualify or justify them, just start making a list. 

• Write down your goals. Break them down into small steps. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure you know all of the steps. This will flush out as you work on them.   Pick one small step to work on today. Taking action helps us to find joy in what we are doing.

• Create a list of personal mantras. Some of my favorites are: “All is well in my world. Everything in my life works out perfectly now and forever more.” (Louise Hayes)     “Source (God) has my back.”  

• Do self-care. The Law of Attraction tells us that we attract what we think about. If you are immersed in imposter syndrome, what you are thinking about is not something you want to attract. So, go do something fun, something that makes you feel good. Immerse yourself in these good feelings, this will shift your vibration and your attraction.  

At the end of the day, remember that imposter syndrome is something that most of us have faced or will face at some point in our lives. We are all on a journey of growth, and stepping out of our comfort zone. This can feel unsteady at times. 

We are all still learning and growing, and this growth process is an integral part of the job. As Mel Robbins, author of the Five-second Rule, powerfully states, “it is a myth that each of us has to know the answers right away. In fact, learning is the answer.”  

These times of self-doubt are opportunities for growth. Go through these suggestions and pick the ones that work best for you, and come out all the stronger.  

You’ve got this,

Janet Hayward 

BizMastery Mentor