The Imposter Solution

#14 Lou Erdozain In this episode I'm speaking with Lou Erdozain I was kindly introduced to Lou by another podcast guest Victoria Boxall-Hunt who thought it would be great to speak to Lou about her own experience but also the great work she does around this within her company at P&G In this episode: Lou shares the first time she experienced Imposter Syndrome as a new graduate and the effect that had on her mental health Lou shares a piece of advice that she got from a senior woman in her company that helped her and how she continues to do the same for others in her company Lou talks about how she sat down with some colleagues 12/13 years ago to think how they could help others know it's ok not to be ok in the organisation Lou shares the things she does on a daily basis to keep her mind healthy and resilient Lou shares some advice for other employers who want to start an initiative like Healthy Minds in their company and how to get going I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Lou Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com Get in touch with Lou: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-erdozain-b7372515/

#13 Sarah Neblett-Lindo In this episode I'm speaking with Sarah Neblett-Lindo I met Sarah 12 years ago when I joined a new company and Sarah was working in the HR MAC (Management Advisory Centre) and within my role I would have the pleasure of liaising with Sarah on any employee relations issues within my area of the business. We developed a great working relationship and re-connected a couple of years ago when Sarah wanted me to do some work at her company around Imposter Syndrome. In this episode: Sarah shares an experience when she applied for a role that she didn't feel she was capable of doing as she had seen lots of men do that exact thing and what happened Sarah talks about when she started to more through roles and progress in her career how race became more of an issue and how she has dealt with that Sarah talks about the challenges when driving change in an organisation when you're the one explaining it, setting it but you're also a part of the agenda Sarah shares how her experiences with previous managers and senior women as she progressed her career have helped to shape her into the leader she is now Sarah shares why she has made Imposter Syndrome part of the agenda in the organisations she works in and why she believes this should be on the people agenda in all companies I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Sarah Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com Get in touch with Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-neblett-lindo-ma-mcipd-37387415/

#12 Katherine Fitzpatrick In this episode I'm speaking with Katherine Fitzpatrick I met Katherine online a few years ago and it was lovely to connect with her as she is also local to where I live. Despite that we've only ever met up once a couple of years ago at a supper club event but I'm hoping to enjoy a dog walk with her soon! Katherine is a mum of two and works as a senior manager in the Prison Service, which she joined in 2004. Towards the end of high school Katherine lost her focus on education and career direction but refocused and returned to education, gaining a degree in 2000. She enjoys the challenges that leadership brings and developing her team whilst focusing on her own personal development. Katherine took on the challenge of studying for a Master's degree earlier this year in Senior Leadership and is looking forward to furthering her career. In this episode: Katherine talks about experiences she had at school both negative and positive that shaped her confidence Katherine shares how she had to take a step back in her career and now she sees that as a positive experience that has made her the manager she is today Katherine talks about the importance of having a good support network around you when you're going through challenges Katherine talks about how talking about our experiences with Imposter Syndrome can help others to open up about their own experiences Katherine shares the relationship she has developed with her Inner Imposter and how that has helped her to take control I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Katherine Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Katherine: Email: katherine.fitzpatrick@justice.gov.uk

#11 Victoria Boxall - Hunt In this episode I'm speaking with Victoria Boxall - Hunt I was introduced to Victoria by my dear friend Natalie Costa (also a previous guest) when I mentioned that I was looking for senior women in business to come on the podcast and share their experience with Imposter Syndrome Victoria is a 50 year old, Mum of two. Who is London based, married to Nick and works as the Group Operations Director at an international investment house. Victoria left school at 16, has lived and worked in Africa, America and Australia and has been back in the UK for 15 years. Divorced, re married, fat, thin, unfit, fit, employer, employee, first time mum at 40 and on a path of self-discovery. In this episode: Victoria leads us on an interesting journey through her life to date and her experiences of working hard to prove herself. Victoria talks about fear based decision making and how she recognises those throughout her life Victoria talks about how looking back at choices her 16 year old self made that have served her well Victoria shares a turning point in her life when she decided that she needed to get fit and how that has positively impacted her mindset and wellbeing Victoria talks about how coaching and other tools to aid self-awareness can help you turn your fears into your superpower I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Victoria Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Victoria: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-boxall-hunt-897669120/

#10 Rebecca Ellison In this episode I'm speaking with Rebecca Ellison I met Becky at a networking event 5 years ago and since then we have become great friends as well as Becky helping me professionally with the impact of long term stress on my body. Rebecca is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist specialising in Lyme Disease/CFS/mold illness and all things chronic illness. Her passion is to find the root cause of her clients health issues and rebuild from there with functional testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements. After a 15 year battle with Lyme Disease she is now fully recovered and living a life nobody in the medical community ever thought possible. She is now married and running round after her toddler and cockapoo. In this episode: Rebecca talks about how she has taken a step back from society and how that has helped to quieten her Imposter Rebecca talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she has built a business based on what success means to her Rebecca also shares how Imposter has shown up for her being a mum and where that comes from after recovering from Lyme disease Rebecca also talks about being a recovering perfectionist and how she has learnt to break free from her A type tendencies Rebecca also talks about how Imposter Syndrome can affect our health and shares some simple things you can do everyday to help your mind and body I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rebecca Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Rebecca: Website: https://www.hellohealing.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohealing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hello-Healing-397928580409466 Resources: The Social Dilemma on Netflix Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport The Way Home by Mark Boyle Discover your Imposter Type https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322

#9 Le'Nise Brothers In this episode I'm speaking with Le'Nise Brothers I heard Le'Nise speak at Stylist Live in 2018 and have since followed her online since. She asked me to be part of her podcast Period Story last year and when I wanted someone to come talk about hormones, I knew I wanted Le'Nise to come talk about hormones. Le'Nise Brothers is a registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCHNC, specialising in women's health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, yoga teacher. She is also the host ost of the Period Story podcast. She works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches, as well as increase their energy levels. Le'Nise has helped many women with hormonal issues ranging from PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy, painful, missing & irregular periods, post-natal depletion, perimenopause and menopause. She set up her practice Eat Love Move to help empower and educate women to understand their bodies, advocate for better healthcare and heal. In this episode: Le'Nise talks about how she doesn't like the label Imposter Syndrome and the reason why that's important to her Le'Nise shares her personal experience of racism and sexism at work and what others in this situation can do Le'Nise talks about how words and the labels we use to describe women and women of colour matter Le'Nise also shares the advice given to her by her parents growing up about how she would be judged because of the colour of her skin and how that has shaped her work ethic Le'Nise also shares some excellent tips about working with our hormones including when to ask your male boss for a pay rise! I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Le'Nise Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Le'Nise: Website: https://eatlovemove.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemove/ Podcast: https://eatlovemove.com/period-story-podcast/

#6 Rachel Peru In this episode I'm speaking with Rachel Peru I met Rachel in 2020 after I delivered an online session which she attended. Rachel then contacted me to be a guest for her facebook group and through our conversation and hearing her story, I knew I wanted her to be a guest on the podcast. Rachel Peru is a Silver haired curve model, body confidence coach and activist, influencer and host of the Out of the Bubble podcast. Championing and inspiring women over 40 to step out of their comfort zones and become more visible after starting her own new career as a model at 46. In this episode: Rachel shares how she recognises that first time Imposter Syndrome showed up for her and how that resulted in her not going to drama school Rachel talks about how in her twenties and thirties how she wasted so many opportunities but she broke that pattern in her forties and how it has lead to so many opportunities Rachel talks about her own personal development journey and how that has helped her to break old patterns and to build inner confidence Rachel shares how Imposter Syndrome has cropped up for her in her new career as a model and what she does to combat that Rachel talks about the positive effects of ageing on our confidence as well as how she is managing her journey through the menopause I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rachel Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Rachel: Website: https://www.rachelperu.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelperu1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepoutofthebubble/ Resources: Code Red by Lisa Lister Playing BIg by Tara Mohr

#6 Beth Noy In this episode I'm speaking with Beth Noy, Founder of Plastic Freedom We met as we were about to go on stage for a panel talk at the WomanKind event last March, we had a brief discussion about Imposter Syndrome and after hearing her share her wisdom on the panel, I've become a customer and fan of Beth. Beth had an eureka moment 3 years ago where she suddenly opened her eyes and saw the world differently. Beth now runs an online shop selling alternatives to plastic products helping people on the journey to a plastic free life. Her business motto is knowledge is your power. Beth shares how Imposter Syndrome showed up for her when she decided to turn her hobby into a full time job Beth talks about how she felt she had to dull herself down in previous relationships so they weren't intimidated by her independence and drive Beth also talks about how she used to say she sold soap when anyone asked what she did and how she has been working on explaining what she does in a more empowering way Beth talks about how she believes it's a combination of self belief and having the right people around you that can help you flourish Beth shares how she doesn't follow the ‘normal' way of running a business and how she has designed her business around how she wants to live I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Beth Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Beth: Website: https://plasticfreedom.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreedom_/

#6 Natalie Costa In this episode I'm speaking with Natalie Costa, Founder of Power Thoughts. We were introduced to each other 4 years ago through a mutual friend and despite living at opposite ends of the country have become great friends and business buddies. Natalie is an award winning coach, speaker, author and founder of Power Thoughts - a coaching service designed to give children ‘power' over their own thoughts! Through her private practice and workshops, Natalie has helped thousands of children worldwide discover the tools to help them feel calmer, happier and more empowered! With a background in psychology and having spent 12 years within the educational sector as well as becoming an accredited Performance Coach, Power Thoughts was born - which blends her past experience and deep understanding of children and their needs, now providing them with the tools to cope and thrive in the modern world. Her intention is to always be focused on helping one child at a time, to be as happy as they can be. When not working, Natalie enjoys exploring new city running routes with her husband and she'll never say no to a good cup of coffee and a slice of cake! Natalie shares how the idea for Power Thoughts came about and shares what she thinks should be included in the curriculum for children Natalie talks about transitioning from a teacher to running Power Thoughts and how starting her own business was a trigger for her imposter Natalie also shares that Power Thoughts wasn't her first idea and how re-training in fitness gave her the confidence to do what she does now. Natalie talks about her Imposter behaviour type and how that can have you heading for burnout Natalie also shares through her work she calls the imposter the unwelcomed visitor and has children giving it names such as Mr Buttbrain! I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Natalie. Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Workshop Tickets: https://www.trishabarker.com/overcomingimpostersyndrome Get in touch with Natalie: Website: www.powerthoughts.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/powerthoughtsnc Links to resources: Tara Mohr Playing Big https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tara-Mohr/Playing-Big--Find-Your-Voice-Your-Vision-and-Make-Things-Happen/25523472 Sheryl Sandberg Lean In https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Sheryl-Sandberg/Lean-In--Women-Work-and-the-Will-to-Lead/17559860

#5 Asma Begum In this episode I'm speaking with Asma Begum, Founder of Soul Sisters supporting domestic violence survivors. We met last year at the WomanKind North event for International Women's Day and I sat and listened to Asma tell her story on stage and I felt so moved by her story that I knew I wanted her to be a guest on the show. Asma is a British Bangladeshi single mum now living in North UK and is a survivor of domestic abuse, having fled an abusive marriage into a women's refuge with her young son. She has worked within the Corporate care sector for over 10 years and she now delivers coaching and motivational speeches about the Domestic Abuse. Over the last two and half years Asma has joined groups supporting female survivors of domestic abuse, both online and in person. Using her own experiences to inspire and motivate other women that are also wishing to turn their lives around from the negative impact on health, well-being and happiness to positively overcome traumas of domestic abuse. Asma shares how her family migrated from Bangladesh and how they had high expectations for her and how that was where Imposter Syndrome started for her. She also talks about her experience in the workplace as well as an abusive relationship had an impact on what she believed about herself and how she has broke away from what others told her. We talk about the labels that others give you as well as the labels we give ourselves and why it's important to challenge those and start to peel them away. She also talks about how she studied law and instead of following the career path that her dad expected her to follow, life events took her to the work she does now, supporting survivors of domestic abuse. I know I say this every time but I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Asma. Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Workshop Tickets: https://www.trishabarker.com/overcomingimpostersyndrome Get in touch with Asma: Email: asma@soulsisters.org.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isurviveddomesticabuse/ and https://www.instagram.com/soulsisters_empoweringpeople/ Links to resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Amy-Cuddy/Presence--Bringing-Your-Boldest-Self-to-Your-Biggest-Challenges/17870509

#3 Becky Barnes In this episode I'm speaking with Becky Barnes. Becky is a plus size fashion blogger and freelance marketing manager. After starting her blog back in 2011 Becky realised her love for writing and went to university aged 33 to study Professional Writing where she graduated with first class honours. Becky prides herself on her candid voice, both on her blog and social media where she often discusses her battles with mental health, IBS and Fibromyalgia alongside her honest approach to fashion. I met Becky last year at an event for International Women's Day which we were both speaking at. After striking up a conversation on the day, we then connected on social media. Becky then opened up about Imposter Syndrome on her social media and we chatted about it, so I knew I wanted her to be a guest on the show. Becky talks about her own career journey and how she didn't feel like the conventional 9-5 work environment didn't fit her style and how she took the leap into the self employed space. She also talks about coming from a working class background and how her Imposter has questioned who does she think she is and how it had made her feel around other people from different backgrounds. She also talks about how she has overcome Imposter Syndrome around body confidence and how it then shifted to questioning her personal abilities. Becky also talks about how she favours emotional intelligence to academic achievements and why she thinks it's important for her daughter Poppy to be emotionally intelligent. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Becky. Mo Gawdat, Solve for Happy Book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Mo-Gawdat/Solve-For-Happy--Engineer-Your-Path-to-Joy/21511183 Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Becky: Blog: https://www.beckybarnes.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybarnesblog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckybarnesblog

In this short bonus episode I'm talking about the theme for International Women's Day this year on 8th March 2021. The topic this year is choose to challenge so in this episode I'm talking about how you can challenge your Inner Imposter as doubting your own abilities and failing to recognise your own achievements has an effect on how we show up in the world as women. I will touch upon: - the internal glass ceiling that we create as women - the effect of this glass ceiling and how this might affect the way we think and act - ways in which I think you can choose to challenge yourself - how important it is to invest in personal and professional development - how we can support other women in the workplace by what we say and do Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Links: Invisible Women Book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Caroline-Criado-Perez/Invisible-Women--Exposing-Data-Bias-in-a-World-Designed-for-Men/24498960 Blog 9 leadership tips to support team members experiencing Imposter Syndrome https://www.trishabarker.com/blog/2021/1/8/15-leadership-tips-for-helping-your-employees-defeat-imposter-syndrome Take the Imposter type quiz https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322

In this episode I'm speaking with Rachael Kennedy, Owner of Grönn: Manchester's First Eco-Luxe Salon & Sustainable Lifestyle Store. I met about 4 years ago and as we live close to each other we've met up face to face many times and had many interesting conversations and she inspires me to be a better human being for the planet! Racheal talks about her own career journey in the hairdressing industry and how she has rebelled against how she was told she should be working in a salon. Hitting 40 with one wrong turn after another and nowhere to go, life pushed her onto the path of launching a business like no other. Turns out it saved her life. Contrary to what others thought, she wasn't mad to do it after all... Rachael set up her own salon which is completely in line with who she is and what she believes in, which has won her many accolades including being named as one of the top 10 salons in the UK. Rachael also talks about how Imposter Syndrome thrives when you work on your own and what she has personally done to combat that. She also talk about her biggest bout of Imposter Syndrome when she was asked to be part of a panel for a sustainability industry event and how deciding to be authentically herself was the solution. Rachael spends her precious time away from business curled up with partner in crime Hector the English Bull Terrier, a book and a good cup of tea. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Rachael. Ecotricity https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/ Nrth Lass Magazine https://nrthlass.com/ Caboodle Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/caboodlemagazine/ Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpostersolution Get in touch with Rachael: Website & Newsletter Sign Up: https://gronn.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronnhairdressing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gronnecosalon

The Imposter Solution with Holly Wright, Executive Assistant at MUFG Bank. Holly has previous experience in both the legal and travel sectors. Holly has been at MUFG for 5 months, following redundancy from her previous role, due to the pandemic. Holly likes to push the boundaries of the EA role and regularly gets involved in business projects, with a particular interest in technology projects. Holly enjoys researching and learning and used her period of redundancy to reflect on her previous roles and knowledge gaps and gained some new skills. I met about 2 years ago and I've had the pleasure of having many conversations with Holly about her Imposter Syndrome and I've seen her own personal journey of discovery and overcoming it. Holly talks about her own career journey and when she first heard of Imposter Syndrome she wasn't sure she was senior enough to experience it. Holly talks about how she held herself back from going to university and how her career was influenced by people who could see her potential. Holly also was set a 5 question challenge set by her mentor to help her look at how she looked at success and achievement. She shares what the challenge was and how it's helped her but how it continues to help and inspire others. Holly also had to find a new role last year at the start of the pandemic and she shares some great advice what to do when looking for a new role and why it's important to consider job offers and pick an environment that's right for your personality type. As an employee Holly also shares her views on how she thinks companies should be broaching this subject and support employees experiencing this. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed talking with Holly. In the episode we talk about the 5 Imposter Types - take the quiz now to find out yours https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60424240353cc900179a1322 We also talk about Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg about de-selection for job vacancies https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Sheryl-Sandberg/Lean-In--Women-Work-and-the-Will-to-Lead/17559860 Get in touch: Follow me on www.instagram.com/theimpostersolution Email: trisha@trishabarker.com Website: www.trishabarker.com Get in touch with Holly: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollylwright See https://anchor.fm/privacy for privacy and opt-out information

This short trailer is giving you a little insight in what you might expect in future episodes, as well as sharing some background about what is Imposter Syndrome and what I hope you get from the podcast.