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Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Overcome Imposter Syndrome

What IS imposter syndrome?

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.

Many who experience imposter syndrome never let themselves imagine the actual achievement of their high-level dreams and goals, until now.

Who it effects?

It can effect anyone, and current statistics show 70% of the population experiences it regardless of their accomplishments, but is especially common among high-achieving women.

Symptoms can include feeling like a fraud, feeling inadequate or undeserving of success, and avoiding challenges or opportunities for fear of failure. It is important to remember that everyone has moments of self-doubt and that imposter syndrome is a widespread experience.

What to do if you think you may have imposter syndrome?

  1. Acknowledge and accept it: Understand and accept that imposter syndrome is a real phenomenon and that it is perfectly normal to experience it.
  2. Reframe your negative thoughts: Challenge your negative thoughts and reframe them into more positive and empowering ones.
  3. Celebrate your successes: Celebrate your wins and successes, no matter how small they might be.
  4. Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and talk to yourself as you would talk to a good friend.
  5. Develop a strong support network: Surround yourself with positive people who can help to boost your confidence and provide a safe space to express yourself authentically.
  6. Set attainable goals: Set realistic and achievable goals that can help you to measure your progress and celebrate your successes.
  7. Practice mindfulness: Take some time to practice mindfulness regularly to help to bring balance, clarity and focus to your life.
  8. Celebrate your authentic self: Acknowledge and celebrate the unique skills, talents, and qualities that make you the amazing person you are.
  9.  Imposter syndrome is an internal experience, a self-limiting belief that can be overcome while getting different external results. 

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Sarah Khambatta

Sarah is the Past President of the International Coach Federation, Los Angeles Chapter, and an ICF certified coach, with the designation of PCC (Professional Certified Coach). She is the founder of Dreams Transform Reality Coaching, a company committed to clients getting massive results by upleveling their behaviors and skills. As a Leadership coach, Sarah specializes in empowering leaders to influence, innovate, and collaborate utilizing their own authentic style. Her Leadership Training at Accomplishment Coaching and ORSC (Organizational Relationships Systems Coaching) and many other programs created a strong foundation. Sarah’s clients range from Executives and Managers to Creative Strategists at companies such as Google, Amazon, Instacart, Salesforce, Deutsch Los Angeles, PMK•BNC, Vladimir Jones, Venables Bell & Partners, Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, Astellas Pharma Cancer Research and Merck Animal Health.