Podcasts about imposter complex

Based in Boulder, Colorado Erin is the head coach for EC Fit. Her clients include the dynamic duo of Mirinda Carfrae (3 x Ironman World Champion) and  Tim O'Donnell (fastest American ever at Kona). Aside from the World Champions she coaches, Erin also coaches everyday people - like me! She's a visionary who is changing what it means to be a strong athlete and the best strength training for endurance athletes. In this conversation we discuss:* her career as a basketball player, including playing professionally in Europe, * how her love of strength training started from a need to become stronger for basketball,* her transition into strength training endurance athletes,* why addressing hormonal responses and creating more energy (rather than strength or speed) is at the heart of her philosophy, * why strength training for performance is about how well you can move, not how much you can lift,* the importance of rest and recovery and the easiest way to incorporate it into your busy schedule (essentially, forget all the tech; just do things that you find relaxing or that calm you down - which is *not* spending time on social media),* that she has the opposite of the Imposter Complex and why she's thought that she's “good enough” since the 5th grade,* why you can come last and still be victorious, * how she came to meet Dr Stacy Sims and how they came to collaborate on a strength program for women,* how her philosophy and approach to strength training has changed after learning from Dr Sims, and* her experience through peri-menopause and menopause as an athlete in her 50s.

Jamie Mittelman is the host of my new favourite podcast - Flame Bearers: The Women Athletes Carrying Tokyo's Torch.  The podcast celebrates the journeys of unsung women Olympians & Paralympians.And she joins me on Sparta Chicks Radio this week!We discuss: - the role sport and outdoor activities played in her family growing up,- sport as a mental health tool, - her struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) particularly during College and how it affected her love of soccer, - where the idea for the podcast came from and why it's so important,- the episodes that have left a lasting impression on her,- some of the common lessons or themes her guests have shared, and- why she feels “athletically unqualified” to host the podcast and her experience with the Imposter Complex.

Shelly Horton's High School career guidance counsellor told her she was too opinionated and warned her to tone it down. Instead, she ignored him and turned it into a career!Shelly is a journalist, TV presenter and producer and her opinions can be heard multiple times each week on Channel 9 in Australia.Shelly is also not afraid of open and honest conversations about difficult topics. So I knew she'd be the perfect guest for Sparta Chicks Radio.In this conversation, Shelly and I discuss:- the early days of her career (which started in radio) including the very personal reason she didn't explore a career in TV,- the “soul-destroying” conversation with her boss about her weight that destroyed Shelly's confidence and derailed her TV career for almost 2 years,- the goal-setting course (and the exercise she learnt at that course) that fundamentally changed her life,- the biggest myths around confidence,- her experience with the Imposter Complex,- how she deals with online trolling and public criticism, and- her experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how she manages it

Melissa Urie joined me on the podcast way back in episode 14 to share her experience of becoming only the 2nd woman ever to complete the Epic 5 - a race consisting of 5 Ironman-distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian islands over 5 days. This week, Mel returns to the podcast to share her experience of competing at the Ultraman World Championships on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2018.Ultraman is a 3 day triathlon, consisting of a 10km swim, 420km riding and an 84km run.#spoileralert Mel missed the cut-off on Day 2 by 8 minutes (after 12 hours of racing).Some in the same situation might describe this DNF as a ‘failure'. However, Mel views it as a battle she lost, rather than a ‘failure'.In this fun conversation, we discuss:- what her experience at the Epic 5 means to her now (almost 2 years down the track) and how it's changed how she sees herself,- her advice to women who struggle with their athletic identity and naming and claiming who and what they are,- how she found her way through an intense period of experiencing the Imposter Complex in the lead-up to the World Championships,- how the race at the Ultraman World Championships unfolded including the point at which she realised she may not make the cut-off on day 2,- why she describes the race as a battle she lost (as opposed to a ‘failure')- the incredible event she's decided to tackle next, and- her experience of being on the Rich Roll podcast and whether her pesky Imposter showed up too.

3 months after finishing High School at the age of 18, Jess Fox qualified for the 2012 London Olympics.She left those Games with a Silver medal and, in hindsight, admits she felt the need to prove herself and to show that her result in London wasn't a fluke.Of course, it wasn't a fluke - in fact, it was just the start of an incredible career!A 2 x Olympic medalist (Jess won Bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics), Jess has also won 7 World Titles (and counting!) making her the most successful canoe slalom paddler - male or female - in the history of the sport.And she's on Sparta Chicks Radio this week!We discuss:- how Jess got into the sport (given she initially thought it was “uncool”)- the power of writing down your goals and seeing them on a daily basis,- why you should welcome conditions that aren't ideal in training, and- her experience with the Imposter Complex, especially after the London Olympics

With a background in social work and after losing her beloved Dad tragically to bowel cancer, it's hardly surprising Annie Crawford decided she wanted to “make a difference” rather than returning to the paid workforce when she returned to Australia after living in the US for several years.And she's made a profound difference in the lives of thousands of Australians ever since.Annie founded Can Too in 2005, a charity with the goal of creating a healthier and fitter community while also funding innovative cancer research.To be honest, I always thought of Can Too as a cancer fundraising organisation first and foremost.But as Annie points out in this conversation, Can Too is dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing and encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone, by committing to an event - perhaps their first 7km, first marathon or first ocean swim - with the support of like-minded people and professional coaches, while raising funds for cancer research.If you're in Australia, you'll no doubt be familiar with the ubiquitous orange singlets worn by runners at most events around the country these days.Over the last 14 years, over 15,000 people have participated in Can Too programs and raised over $21m for cancer research.While I was familiar with the work and programs run by Can Too, I wanted to know more about the woman with the vision behind the scenes, so I asked :)We discuss:* what inspired Annie to establish Can Too,* the role running has played in managing her mental health,* why you need to remember that you can't die of fear (my new favourite quote!),* her experience with the Imposter Complex,And more.

I could fill a page just listing Samantha Gash's achievements.In 2010, and in her first ultramarathon, Sam became the first female and youngest person to complete the Racing the Planet 4 Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 ultra marathons across the driest, windiest, hottest and coldest deserts on Earth.That was followed in 2011 by a 222km non-stop race through the Indian Himalayas.It was during that run across the Himalayas that Sam decided to use her running for a greater purpose.Since then, she's run 379km solo, non-stop across the Simpson Desert in Australia as well as the length of South Africa's Freedom Trail (almost 2,000km) to raise funds and awareness for the work of Save the Children.Then in 2016, as an ambassador for World Vision, Sam set out on her most ambitious project to date; running across India.Over 76 days, she ran 3,253km from the west to the east of India and, in the process, raised close to $200,000 to fund 6 programs to improve access to education for children in India.In this conversation, Sam and I discuss:- the tipping point when Sam transitioned from running for herself to running for others,- what inspired the ‘Run India' project as well as the impact it had on her,- why she cringes at the word 'inspiration',- her experience with the Imposter Complex,- the power of (and what it means to be) truly committed to a goal.

Julie Howle is a talented triathlete and surgical oncologist.She's currently the Head of the Melanoma and Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Groups at Westmead Hospital here in Sydney and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney.Julie is also an Age Group World Champion triathlete, having won her AG at the ITU Long Distance World Championships in 2017. And she's a 2x finisher for the Hawaii Ironman in Kona (in 2017 and 2018).Plus she's someone who openly admits that her experience of changing degrees at University “laid the foundation for a lifetime of the imposter syndrome”.Julie and I discuss:- how being resilient and focusing on her goals has helped her navigate her experience with the Imposter Complex,- how the words “World Champion” sit with her,- why she took almost 10 years from her first triathlon to do her first Ironman,- why being sick in the week leading up to her 1st Hawaii Ironman at Kona was a good thing,- how she's realised getting stuck in ‘comparison' ruins her enjoyment of the sport,- how she (as a melanoma specialist living here in Australia, a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer) protects her skin from the sun while training and racing, and- what you need to do to protect and monitor your skin.Julie is such a softly spoken, humble and genuinely lovely woman. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Tils (as she is generally known) grew up in country New South Wales chasing 3 older brothers around the paddock. So it's hardly surprising her first foray into sport was on the rugby league field.Sadly, she had to give up the sport in her early teens because once girls reached a certain age, they were no longer allowed to play against boys - and, of course - there was no girl's league at the time.Fast forward a few years and Tils discovered triathlons. And just 4 years later, she made the jump to the professional ranks - which, in hindsight, she now admits was too early.These days, Tils is an “amateur professional” cyclist who rides at a National level here in Australia with the #1 ranked women's cycling team in Australia - Specialised Women's Racing - including at the Tour Down Under in January, 2019.In this conversation, she shares:- growing up with male athletes as her role models (because there weren't any women with a profile in the sport),- why she says she became a professional triathlete too quickly,- how she 'hated' swimming yet deliberately set out to change her mindset,- her struggle with body image, burnout and the Imposter Complex in her triathlon career,- how she navigates her own "internal bullshit" these days,- her experience of 'Everesting' on the road to Everest Base Camp in Tibet as well as riding parts of the Silk Road through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and- whether she's always been the type to 'say yes and figure it out later' (or whether that confidence has developed over time).

Meredith Quinlan and Jess Baker are two of Australia's best ultramarathon runners with a string of victories and records to their name.In recent years, they have begun exploring what lies beyond organised races.In 2018, their love of travel and running took them to Iceland where they ran the length of Iceland - from the northern tip to the southern tip - and set a Fastest Known Time (FKT) in the process.The ‘Iceland Traverse' was a self-supported journey of around 580km which took them 7 days and 13 hours to complete.In this (laughter-filled) conversation, we discuss:- how they each discovered running,- whether there was any sense of rivalry between them,- why Meredith doesn't fear failure,- Jess' experience with the Imposter Complex and why she says it can be helpful at times,- where the idea to traverse Iceland came from,- how Iceland's rich history of strong women inspired them, and- the logistics involved in a self-supported crossing of Iceland, which included being powered by chocolate biscuits and slabs of chocolate for a 100km stretch and a 300km section where there were no resupply options.

Lou discovered trail running at 43 and went onto win both her 1st 100km race and her 1st 100mi/160km race.Then earlier this year, Lou finished 2nd at the prestigious Ultra Trail Mt Fuji; the largest 100mi/160km race in the world!In this conversation, Lou and I discuss:- how she developed a passion for rock climbing in her early 30s and what prompted her to focus on running in her early 40s,- why she thinks she was able to develop relatively quickly in the sport,- why she doesn't always look forward to training.- why she prioritises sleep and will do a shorter session or even miss a training session if she thinks she hasn't had enough sleep,- how she mentally prepares for a major race, including turning pre-race nerves into positive energy,- her experience with the Imposter Complex (and why she doesn't like the word ‘imposter'), and- her experience at Ultra-Trail Mt Fuji and why she describes the result as “bewildering”.

One of the main themes that run through many of my conversations on Sparta Chicks Radio is around the concept that “you can't be what you can't see”.This week's guest is on a mission to change what you can see - and by extension, be.Mary Konstantopoulos is a lawyer who, in her “spare time”, is the force behind the “Ladies Who” media company - or dare I say growing empire - that advocates for, and shares stories of, women in sport here in Australia.She hosts two podcasts on the ABC Grandstand radio network; Ladies Who League  (about rugby league) and Ladies Who Legspin (about cricket).Mary's passion for sport developed as a result of her desire to spend more time with her Dad who was (and remains) a passionate Parramatta Eels supporter in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition.Yet she describes in this conversation a sense of shame she sometimes feels because it never occurred to her to ask if women also played the sport.In this conversation, we discuss:- how her life has revolved around sport since she was a young child growing up with her two brothers,- why she was motivated to throw herself into all sports as a kid (despite not being very good at any of them),- what prompted her to launch the ‘Ladies Who League' blog (which at the time was about the men's competition),- the evolution of the ‘Ladies Who' media company,- her experience with the Imposter Complex,- why it's important to give yourself credit for your hard work and success, rather than attributing it to luck, and- how she deals with online trolling and public criticism.

An active, sporty child, it wasn't until Kate was in her late 20s that she discovered mountain biking and quickly fell in love with both the physical demands of the sport, but also the strong technical and strategic elements of it.In 2010, Kate lined up at the start of her first race on her entry level bike, complete with bell and reflectors; it also happened to be a mixed pairs team in a 24 hour mountain bike.Her team won their category and a love affair with 24 hour racing was born.She's now the 2x Australian Champion and has competed at 5 World Championships, finishing inside the top 5 in every year since 2014.In this conversation, we discuss:- the mind games and self-doubt that troubled her early career,- her frustration at being ‘so close but so far' after finishing in the Top 5 at the World Championships every year for the last 4 years,- the constant struggle between worrying about things you can control vs things you can't (and how when you wholeheartedly let go of concern over the things you can't control, you can not only produce your best race but be deeply proud of it),- why she relishes the challenge of proving people wrong,- the power of choice and the importance of being aware of how you are directing your energy,- her experience with the Imposter Complex, especially when wearing the green and gold Australian Champion jersey for the first time, and- whether she has any sense of ‘unfinished business' after her performance at the World Championship in Scotland in 2018.

Lucy Gossage finished last in a cross country race when she was 13 or 14.And while she didn't realise it at the time, she now recognises that a fear of failure held her back from participating in any competitive sport until she was talked into doing her 1st triathlon at the age of 26.Fast forward a few years, she's now an oncology doctor and former professional triathlete who won 13 x Ironman Championships throughout her career.Lucy has now returned to working as an oncology doctor part-time while using her available time to chase new experiences outside her comfort zone (like her recent race at Patagonman) while using her platform to drive exercise-related initiatives for cancer patients and thrivers.In this conversation, we discuss the fear of failure, how suffering is a choice for athletes and the Imposter Complex.

Pamela Jabbour is an amazing woman.She founded Total Image Group at the age of just 21 with no previous business experience.In fact, Pam's story of establishing the business is such a rare and incredible example of pure grit - she made 100 cold phone calls, every day, for 12 months before the company won their first client.Fast forward and in 2017, Total Image Group was selected as the official formal uniform supplier for the 2018 Australian Winter Olympic team. And over 250,000 Australians each and every day wear a uniform designed and made by her company. Maybe even someone you know — or perhaps even you!In this conversation we discuss everything from not conforming to the expectations and stereotypes others have of us, how Pam felt the need to prove herself so much so that for the first 10 years in business, she didn't change her official title to CEO, the importance of habit and routine, where Pam experiences the Imposter Complex in her life and how she deals with public or personal criticism.

I don't know anyone more passionate about the sport of triathlon — and getting more women into the sport — than this week's guest, Bel Fong.An institution in the Sydney triathlon scene, Bel has been involved in the sport since 2007.Her passion for the sport is only exceeded by her passion to get more women into the sport (she describes it as her “calling”).In this conversation we discuss how she got into the sport (despite being a kid who would do anything to avoid PE at school), how she is only just realising after 10 years in the sport that she has more potential than she has ever given herself credit for, her experience with the Imposter Complex and why its so important to be aware of your thoughts and stories you tell yourself (especially during a race).

In April 2018, Steph became the first British woman to circumnavigate the world and ride a motorbike (affectionately called Rhonda the Honda) on all 7 continents — yes, including Antarctica!This journey covered 120,000km / 74,000 miles, across 53 countries, and took 4 years to complete.In this conversation, Steph and I discuss:* why you sometimes feel lost and unfulfilled despite achieving the goal you've set for yourself,* how she planned the logistics of her 4 year trip,* why people enjoy helping — and why you should ask for it,* her experience with the Imposter Complex the day she started her ride in London,* how she has learnt to manage her thoughts when others share their fears and doubts with her (including when someone said to her: “you've bitten off more than you can chew”). Notice the language she uses: I choose to believe I'll be ok,* her experience riding through Iran when it was illegal for women to do so,* the experience of getting Rhonda the Honda to Antarctica on a 60' foot sailing yacht, and then home via a Russian icebreaker,* the times she thought about quitting and her fears of not finishing the ride, especially when injuries left her in considerable pain,* the difference between quitting because you've given up or because it's a conscious decision, and* the expedition she is leading in 2019 - taking the first group of all-women bikers to Everest Base Camp in Tibet 

Tanya Geisler is a Leadership Coach from Canada who specialises in working with women regarding their experience with the Imposter Complex.Tanya was one of my first guests on the podcast; episode #7 back in April 2017.That conversation was not only one of the most popular episodes from 2017, but it is also the most profoundly impactful episodes.If you haven't listened to that episode, I'd encourage you to press 'pause' and go back and listen to that episode first.Since that episode was published, I have lost count of the times someone has said to me (after listening to that conversation) words to the effect of: “I didn't know everyone felt that way too".Over the last 18 months, Tanya has explored what is on the other side of the Imposter Complex.Her answer: ‘unshakeable confidence'.So what does it mean to be ‘unshakeably confident'? That's what I ask Tanya in this episode.

Australia's coolest psychologist, Ali Hill is a CEO, sought-after speaker, author, podcaster, mum of 2 and runner.Perhaps it's no wonder that after being overcome by a tremendous sense of overwhelm 2 years ago, Ali (as a ‘head mechanic' to use her words) went on a quest to understand society's obsession with ‘busy' and how to live a life filled with meaning, even amongst the busyness.That quest resulted in Ali not only making changes in her own work and life but also writing a fantastic book called ‘Stand Out: A Real World Guide to Get Clear, Find Purpose & Become the Boss of Busy' and launching one of my favourite podcasts, Stand Out Life.In this conversation, we discuss where her interest in behavioural science and psychology originated from, the fear of failure, how to live a life filled with meaning (even amongst the ‘busy') and her experience running the 22km race at Ultra Trail Australia this year.Plus, I turn the tables and ask whether a psychologist -- with all the tools, knowledge and insight she has -- can still experience the Imposter Complex.

Jo Bailey is just like you and I. An age-group athlete and busy mum who only discovered running in her mid-30s.At the time this interview was recorded in 2017, she had completed 9 ultra-marathons and is about to attempt her first 100mi/160km race through the Victorian Alps.Jo has openly discussed her struggles with the Imposter Complex and comparison, her fear of coming last and the “stories she tells herself” about her speed on her blog and on social media so I knew she would be the perfect guest for the podcast.We also talk about how being a runner has changed her as a woman and mother, how she's come to proudly own the fact she is an athlete as well as her mental state ahead of her first 100mi/160km race.

Stacey Copeland has represented England at the highest levels in both football and boxing. These day, Stacey is a professional boxer, having gained her professional licence earlier this year.Stacey began training in the boxing gym run by her Granddad when she was 6 or 7. But she was too young to realise that, at the time, boxing was banned as a sport for women. So when the boys in her training squad turned 11 and were allowed to compete, Stacey was left on the sidelines outside the ring, watching.An incredible football career followed. And by the time Stacey retired from football, the ban on women's boxing had been lifted so she returned to the sport she loved.In this episode, we don't discuss boxing so much as Stacey's experience of being a girl and woman involved in two sports that are traditionally seen as “male sports”.Stacey talks openly about how she's struggled with the perceptions and labels given to her by others who think that boxing isn't suitable for women and how that lack of recognition fed a longstanding struggle with the Imposter Complex.We also talk about what it was like growing up in a boxing gym, the impact that having no female role models in her sport had on her, why role models are so critical, the power of language and why it's so important to be aware of the words we use and the labels we give others.Postscript: this interview was recorded in 2017. The following year, Stacey went on to win the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and become the first ever British woman to win the Super Welterweight Commonwealth title.

In January 2018, Sarah will set out on her journey to paddle the length of the Nile, from its source in Rwanda, all the way to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast in Egypt; a journey of 6,850km / 4,200 miles over 7 months.In this conversation, we discuss how she is using her corporate experience in risk management to mitigate the risks associated with this journey (including injury, disease and illness, the human threat as well as the threat posed by the crocodiles and hippos that occupy parts of the river). We also discuss how you can use a risk management perspective to reduce your fears around ocean swimming, trail running or cycling, her experience with the Imposter Complex and why it's so important to share your stories.

Karley Cunningham has a diverse background and a unique perspective on the world. At 8, she was being groomed to be one of the top pairs figure skaters in Canada (and the world). After quitting, she went on to compete in equestrian, cross country and golf (all at a high level) before discovering mountain biking. She became an elite mountain biker and raced for many years and now she's come over to the dark side and discovered trail running.Karley grew up in what she describes as a gender-neutral household, playing a lot of sport with boys, and it's given her a unique perspective on the female brain, what she calls “female hesitation” and the way gender (and specifically our conditioning) affects our mindset and our success.We discuss perfectionism, crashing, the worst mistake ever, the importance of keeping your focus on what's right in front of you, why she says she's hardly ever failed and, of course, the Imposter Complex.

Natalia Cohen is a member of the Coxless Crew, the first fours boat (and all-female team) to row, unsupported, across the Pacific Ocean (the largest ocean in the world).The journey, which took 257 days at sea, is documented in the film "Losing Sight of Shore" (available on Netflix).In this conversation, we discuss why she decided to apply (despite not having any rowing experience), her interesting struggle with the Imposter Complex now that the journey has been completed, how she used mindfulness to get through the tough times, how the sharks that kept them company on the journey were a highlight and why it's important not to be afraid of the unknown and instead to embrace it.

Chloe Chick is the Founder of Sisu Girls, an organisation I love and support that is dedicated to the empowerment of girls through sport and outdoor adventure in order to foster bravery, resilience, determination and self-confidence in them.Chloe founded Sisu Girls in 2014 after seeing her daughter Olive start to show signs of a lack in self-confidence in certain situations (including being intimidated by boys in the playground or not wanting to play “boys” sports).In this conversation, we discuss Chloe's experience attending an all-boys primary school and what she learnt, the importance of storytelling, role models and the impact they have on shaping who we are, her fear, self-doubt and experience with the Imposter Complex and why you should recognise and celebrate your everyday acts of Sisu.

Margie Warrell is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and Women's Leadership Advocate whose clients include NASA, the United Nations Foundation, Facebook, the Marriott Hotel Chain, the Australian Federal Police (and the list goes on). Not bad for a girl who grew up on a dairy farm in regional Australia and is a mother of 4.Margie's expertise is around bravery and courage and helping people make braver decisions and lead bigger lives. In this conversation, we discuss everything from how growing up on a dairy farm shaped her as a person, managing the doubts shared by your family about your goals or your ability, the Imposter Complex, gender bias in the way we treat and encourage boys and girls differently and how you can make braver choices in your life.

Michael Milton knows all about fear, self-doubt, bravery and courage. After losing his leg to bone cancer at the age of 8, he has gone onto become one of Australia's most talented, decorated and all-around athletes.He is a 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist who has competed in 6 Paralympic Games, both in Winter for skiing and in Summer for cycling. Michael is a World Record holder in both speed skiing and for the fastest marathon on crutches who has also summited Kilimanjaro and walked the Kokoda track twice.In this conversation, we discuss what it's like to ski at in excess of 200km/hr (132mph), his experience with fear, self-doubt and the Imposter Complex, why he's entered many races over the years knowing he'll finish last, why you should keep pushing forward when your instinct is telling you to back off and his experience competing in the Ultra Trail Australia 50km race earlier this year.

Ness Hartge is just like you and I. An age group athlete, a busy mum, small business owner and runner. She's also someone who struggled to call herself an “ultra runner” despite having completed 3 x ultra distance events — and hoped she'd finally feel comfortable doing so once she finished her first 100km race at the Ultra Trail Australia 100km in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney in May 2017.Ness has openly shared on social media her struggle with the Imposter Complex. In this conversation we discuss the way the Imposter Complex has shown up in her life, the times it has caused her to doubt herself (including when applying for jobs) and the steps she took that enabled her to line up at the start of the Ultra Trail Australia 100km and know that, as an experienced ultra-runner, she deserved to be there.

Melissa Browne's website describes her as an introverted, socially awkward, shoe-loving accountant. All of those things might or are true. But there is so much more to Mel and her story.The CEO or co-founder of 3 business, Mel is also an author, speaker, expert on money and finance who regularly appears on TV and is on a mission to empower women and girls to find their voice and become both business and financially savvy.However Mel is also someone who has (to use her words) overcome a lot of $hit along the way and has started to share some of it, and her journey, in public.In this conversation, we discuss defying our family's expectations, fear and self-doubt, the Imposter Complex and why it's important for women to be financially savvy.

Hanny Allston is an insightful, soulful woman with a passion for running, the outdoors and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.Back in 2006, Hanny became the first non-European to win a World Orienteering title. And in fact, she won two - a Junior and Senior world title in the same year (and became the first person, male or female to do so).These days, Hanny is a running coach, the host of the Find Your Feet podcast and owns a retail and online store for trail runners and outdoor adventurers with her partner Graham called Find Your Feet.In this conversation, we discuss the Imposter Complex, what success means to Hanny, why running is play, the role of a coach and why it's important for women to draw confidence from their sense of self, not just from their physical strength.

Tanya Geisler is a Leadership Coach based in Canada who specialises in the Imposter Complex.You may not have heard of it before but I can assure you that you've felt the sting of it. It is found in the stories - or lies - we tell ourselves about not being ready, good enough, that we don't belong or that we are fooling everyone and that any moment everyone is going to find out we have NFI what we're doing. We dive deep in this personal and revealing interview.

Heute habe ich eine richtig deliziöse Podcastfolge aus der Konserve für Dich: In dieser Folge, die erstmals am 24.4.2022 in den Venus Codes veröffentlicht wurde, ist mal wieder meine Freundin Johanna zu Gast. Wir sprechen über: ✨Authentizität auf Instagram (mal wieder) ✨unhaltbare und fahrlässige Versprechen in der Coaching- und Onlinekurs-Branche ✨Zyklen und Phasen im Leben, die Gleichzeitigkeit verschiedener Dinge und Erfahrungen im Leben, die Natur von Heilungsprozessen ✨das "Hochstapler-Syndrom" ("Imposter Syndrome/Imposter Complex") ✨warum Verletzlichkeit und Authentizität immer auch ein Risiko bergen ✨Achtsamkeit und Lebenszufriedenheit ✨den Umgang mit Weltkrisen und den Bewusstseinswandel der Menschheit; Schuldgefühle und wahre Veränderung ✨geerdete Spiritualität Ich wünsche Dir ganz viel Freude mit diesem Gespräch, das mir mal wieder großen Spaß gemacht hat. Hier sind die Links zu dieser Episode: >> Reise ab dem 24.6.2025 sechs Monate lang durch kosmische und irdische Zyklen zu Dir selbst, in die tiefe Verbundenheit mit Deiner Seele – mit 13 Monde – https://suzannefrankenfeld.de/13-monde/ >> Schreib mir auf Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suzannefrankenfeld/ Zum Imposter Syndrome/Complex: 1) Die "Studie", die ich in der Folge erwähne, ist eigentlich ein wissenschaftlicher Artikel von 1978: Pauline R. Clance, Suzanne A. Imes: The impostor phenomenon in high achieving women. Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. In: Psychotherapy. Theory, Research, and Practice. 1978. 2) Tanya Geisler fokussiert sich in ihrer Arbeit unter anderem auf den Imposter Complex und in folgendem Artikel erklärt sie, warum sie das Phänomen so nennt –https://tanyageisler.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-impostor-complex Coverfoto: Selfie

A lot of people struggle with what is known as the Imposter Complex (or imposter syndrome as you might know it) —the nagging feeling of not being good enough, doubting your abilities, or fearing you'll be exposed as a "fraud". In this episode, we'll uncover the different types present and their impact on our perception of ourselves, our work, and how we can navigate it. Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, movement makers, entrepreneurs and legendary motivators. Check out the full show notes What Tanya wants you to know The Imposter Complex does not need to stop you from leading the way you were intended to lead, and to share your gifts with the world. Instagram Quiz Want more? Ingvild Kolnes is the host of the Sustainable Photography Podcast, an educator for photographers, and is ready to help you with your photography business.  Sign up for the mindset freebie Follow me on Instagram Join the Facebook group

A lot of people struggle with what is known as the Imposter Complex (or imposter syndrome as you might know it) —the nagging feeling of not being good enough, doubting your abilities, or fearing you'll be exposed as a "fraud". In this episode, we'll uncover the different types present and their impact on our perception of ourselves, our work, and how we can navigate it. Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, movement makers, entrepreneurs and legendary motivators. Check out the full show notes What Tanya wants you to know The Imposter Complex does not need to stop you from leading the way you were intended to lead, and to share your gifts with the world. Instagram Quiz Want more? Ingvild Kolnes is the host of the Sustainable Photography Podcast, an educator for photographers, and is ready to help you with your photography business.  Sign up for the mindset freebie Follow me on Instagram Join the Facebook group

We're revisiting a topic that affects many — Impostor Syndrome. Who better to guide us through this complex pattern of self-doubt than renowned expert Dr. Valerie Young? It's been a decade since we last explored Impostor Syndrome on the podcast! Dr. Young, co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute, joins us to shed light on the latest insights and information surrounding Imposter Syndrome. In this conversation, Dr. Young takes a moment to articulate what Impostor Syndrome is and how it subtly infiltrates various aspects of our lives. She leaves us with a powerful mantra: "The only way to stop feeling like an impostor is to stop thinking like an impostor." In this episode, you'll hear about: Dr. Young takes a few moments to describe imposter syndrome and how it shows up in our lives (4:43) Imposter Syndrome coping and protecting mechanisms such as overwork and overprepare or procrastination (9:06) What research shows about the competence of women in the workplace (15:44) Rethinking risk-taking and cultivating “chutzpah” (16:20) Dr. Young answers, “Some people say impostor syndrome is a good thing -- do you agree?” (22:13) Impostor syndrome demands immediate, usable solutions; the goal is not to “fix” anyone. (26:31) Resources from this episode: 1:1 Coaching with Andrea Dr. Valerie Young on Imposter Syndrome Imposter Syndrome Coping Mechanisms Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Show link: http://andreaowen.com/573 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler is a gem of an episode. What if you can rewrite the story about feelings of imposter syndrome? What if you could turn the self-doubt moments into power? What could you achieve then? That is what me and Tanya are exploring in this magnificent interview. Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals.  Ready to tap into your iconic impact? Let's do this! What you'll learn listening to this episode: How to redefine imposter feelings in a way that will make you feel more powerful How to own your authority and create powerful results How Tanya guides her client toward Iconic Impact Mentioned in the show:  Quiz: Is it you or your diet? Undiet Your Life Program Non-Diet Coaching Certification Connect with our guest: Quiz: What's your ICONIC Identity? Instagram - Tanya Geisler Facebook - Tanya Geisler

Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler is a gem of an episode. What if you can rewrite the story about feelings of imposter syndrome? What if you could turn the self-doubt moments into power? What could you achieve then? That is what me and Tanya are exploring in this magnificent interview. Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals.  Ready to tap into your iconic impact? Let's do this! What you'll learn listening to this episode: How to redefine imposter feelings in a way that will make you feel more powerful How to own your authority and create powerful results How Tanya guides her client toward Iconic Impact Mentioned in the show:  Quiz: Is it you or your diet? Undiet Your Life Program Non-Diet Coaching Certification Connect with our guest: Quiz: What's your ICONIC Identity? Instagram - Tanya Geisler Facebook - Tanya Geisler

Who are YOU to be a coach? Who are you NOT to be a coach? Let's talk all things imposter complex today on inspired COACH in this inspirational interview with leadership coach Tanya Geisler. Tanya has a beautiful way of compassionately but also powerfully uncovering the hidden meaning behind why so many of us experience imposter complex and what we can lovingly do about it to use it to our advantage to become a better coach, grow our coaching business and thrive.    Website : https://tanyageisler.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyageisler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyageisler/

Todays episode is all about Imposter Complex. We've all experienced it at one time or another. It can stop us in our tracks and hold us back from realizing our dreams at any age. But in todays episode we are chatting with Tanya Geisler about how imposter complex changes as we get older and how we are more equipped than we might realize to overcome it.  Tanya Geisler a leadership coach and international speaker who helps CEO's, leaders and legacy makers work through imposter complex to create iconic impact.  She offers such a unique and empowering perspective on the topic that you may not have considered before.  We talk about why we experience Imposter complex, how it can highlight our skills and assets, and why it's an important part of our growth and success especially in this next chapter of life.  If you are stepping into something new and find yourself questioning whether you have what it takes you are going to want to listen to this episode.  _______ Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, movement makers, entrepreneurs and legendary motivators. Take the iconic identity quiz to get tips and insights on how to overcome imposter complex. tanyageisler.com/quiz   Previous Episode with Tanya (Augst 2020): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/old-chicks-know-sh-t-podcast/id1461186926?i=1000487357210   bd5e9c993bb421865dfe397351647e6702d7f206

In this episode, TEDxWomen speaker and leadership coach Tanya Geisler dives into the phenomenon of the imposter complex and provides actionable tools to help women in STEM cultivate more confidence. Geisler shares why she doesn't call it “imposter syndrome” along with tangible ways to identify your unique version of imposter complex in the moment and overcome these thoughts when they strike. Plus, hear about the “golden shadow” of imposter complex and the hidden strengths that it can reveal underneath.

When you find yourself thinking that everyone has it figured out except for you, that people are going to find out that you are not qualified, or that you are incapable of repeating results, there are a few things we can glean from this information - and it is not that you are unqualified.This is the voice of the imposter complex (commonly referred to as imposter syndrome), and in this episode, Tanya Geisler fills us in on:Why these beliefs may actually be an indicator that you have strong values of integrity and excellenceHow the imposter complex functions as a mechanism to keep you out of action, doubting your capacity, and alone and isolatedWhy you should not aim to eliminate the imposter complex, but should instead aim to work with itHow to reframe your understanding of the imposter complex as an indicator of important values rather than a failure on your partThe difference between imposter complex and psychological harm caused by systemic bias and oppressionResources from this episodeConnect with Tanya Geisler: www.tanyageisler.comStop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome Join us in Fruition Growth NetworkWebsiteInstagram

Picture this: you've just nailed a great job, a promotion, or a personal achievement. You should be on top of the world, right? But instead, you're plagued with a nagging voice telling you that you're not good enough, that you don't belong here, and that your success is a fluke. Welcome to the world of the imposter complex.Today, we sit down with leadership coach Tanya Geisler, who sheds light on our inner imposters. As we unravel the complexities of the imposter complex versus imposter syndrome, Tanya shares a poignant story of a friend's struggle with overwhelming responsibilities in a new job. This story illustrates how imposter syndrome can permeate our lives, often when we least expect them. Tanya also guides us through the intricate relationship between success and the imposter complex. We examine how this can lead to people-pleasing, identity shifts, and even obstruct our capacity to celebrate our wins. Together, we navigate the minefield of ego, inner chatter, and the struggle to recognize our accomplishments.As we delve deeper into our chat with Tanya, we explore the uncomfortable territories of the imposter complex - comparison, procrastination, and perfectionism. Each one is a potential contributor to feelings of inadequacy. Tanya's journey from advertising to coaching and the common thread of the imposter complex she noticed amongst her clients, is a compelling narrative. We also discuss the power of understanding and embracing our unique identities, and understanding our 'why', a key to recognizing our true greatness. Finally, Tanya provides us with a glimpse into her program "Your Iconic Impact", aimed at combating the imposter complex and maximizing your true potential. Remember, you are already an icon; it's time to own it! Tune in for an enlightening talk that will help you navigate your imposter complex and maximize your iconic impact.CONNECT WITH TANYA GEISLER ON INSTAGRAMFIND OUT YOUR ICONIC IDENTITY [QUIZ}About Tanya GeislerTanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, movement makers, entrepreneurs, and legendary motivators.Free Live Training on 11/1: Unlock Funds with Every Email! Think you've reached out to “everyone” in your network? Out of ideas to get noticed and get funded? Generate leads for your nonprofit or social impact business: https://www.splendidcourses.com/prospectResources: Email Goldmine [Free Class] How to Get Noticed & Funded Online [Free Class] Private coaching: Schedule a discovery call here. - Instagram, LinkedIn, website - Join the Purpose and Profit Club weekly newsletter here. Music by The Selmanaires, featuring "Selmanaire Rock." May contain affiliate links

What's it like to be at a conference with “fancy” people, when you're the one feeling like you snuck in a side door as a seat filler? Okay, okay — that's just my imposter monster talking. In today's experimental episode, I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of the recent 5-day main TED conference in Vancouver, building on Pivot episode 325: 10+ Conference Networking Strategies with Alisa Cohn. In full-on morning voice with a travel mic, I do a daily check-in about what I was nervous about, spontaneous serendipitous invites, fan-girling my favorite authors and podcasters, falling off the energy cliff, what gave me FOMO and JOMO, and my daily quest for coffee. Always. Find. The. Coffee. This crossover episode originally aired on the Free Time podcast on June 9, 2023.

What's it like to be at a conference with “fancy” people, when you're the one feeling like you snuck in a side door as a seat filler? Okay, okay — that's just my imposter monster talking. In today's experimental episode, I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of the recent 5-day main TED conference in Vancouver, building on Pivot episode 325: 10+ Conference Networking Strategies with Alisa Cohn. In full-on morning voice with a travel mic, I do a daily check-in about what I was nervous about, spontaneous serendipitous invites, fan-girling my favorite authors and podcasters, falling off the energy cliff, what gave me FOMO and JOMO, and my daily quest for coffee. Always. Find. The. Coffee.

As today's guest—imposter complex expert Tanya Geisler—notes, the global self-development industry is worth $41 billion as of 2021. She says, “That is a lot of money invested in making people feel terrible about themselves…and like they need to be fixed. (Think diet industry but for confidence.)” In this episode, we're talking about the six ways imposter complex manifests, the ways that trying to eliminate it can paradoxically exacerbate feelings of unworthiness, and even more importantly: the six illuminating values behind imposter-y habits that can help you step into your fullest expression. More About Tanya: Tanya Geisler is a celebrated women's leadership expert, mentor coach, keynote and TEDx Women speaker, writer, and Ready Enough podcast host. After a successful career in advertising, she entered the world of coaching two decades ago and has worked with thousands of changemakers, innovators, and leaders to dislodge that not-good-enough feeling, perfectionism, procrastination, diminishment, people-pleasing, comparison, and leaky boundaries.

Have you ever considered teaching for a university? Even if you don't take the path of Ph.D. student pursuing a tenure-track position, you can land adjunct roles after reaching a certain point in your professional career. Today's guest Alex Budak—who happens to be someone I went to high school and college with (and someone who gave me hope that I could succeed in the earliest days of self-employment!)—is taking us behind-the-scenes of pivoting into a professorship. Alex shares how he got his foot in the door at UC Berkeley; going from googling “how to write a syllabus” to improving and curating his curriculum; how much time teaching requires; his process for revising materials after class based on how they land among students; and most of all, the “magic alchemy” rewards of teaching in a university setting even when the pay is lower than other opportunities. More About Alex: Alex Budak is a UC Berkeley faculty member, social entrepreneur, author, and speaker. At UC Berkeley, Alex teaches his wildly-popular course “Becoming a Changemaker,” directs the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, and teaches in Berkeley Executive Education programs. Alex co-founded StartSomeGood in 2011, which has helped over 1,200 changemakers in over 50 countries raise millions of dollars to launch and scale new change initiatives. His book, Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level, has been endorsed by Nobel Prize winners, Olympic athletes, and most meaningful of all—his students. He is a graduate of UCLA and Georgetown University.

Are you navigating the Imposter Complex? In this episode of She Starts Now, I sat down with the majestic Tanya Geisler to talk about the Imposter Complex. This is something that so many high achieving women go through but the truth is, a graceful Imposter Complex could be one of the most beautiful things we could embody. Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals.Topics covered in this episode include: What the imposter phenomenon is The three things that keep you out of actionTips for navigating Imposter ComplexHow Tanya's Imposter Complex manifestedHow this complex changes as you get olderThe power of a graceful imposter complexWhen Tanya decided that she wanted this to be her life workHow the Imposter Complex shows up in our everyday livesTune in to learn more about how you can stop letting the Imposter Complex hold you back. All show notes are available at jackiedumaine.com!Resources Mentioned:Visit Tanya's website: https://tanyageisler.com/Follow Tanya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyageisler/Connect with Tanya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyageisler/

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Joining me this week, in an episode we pulled from the Vault, is Tanya Geisler. Tanya is a coach, writer, TED speaker, and expert on the Imposter Complex (or Syndrome). Her expertise lies in helping leaders understand what the Imposter Complex or Imposter Syndrome is, and understand some of the lies we tell ourselves and the behavior traits we demonstrate which alert us to the fact that we're suffering from Imposter Syndrome.If you're wondering whether you might suffer from Imposter Syndrome – you may have had feelings of feeling out of action, or you doubt your capacity to do something, or feel alone or isolated, or ‘why should the world want to hear from me or read about what I have to say?' – that's all the Imposter Phenomenon, as this was originally coined..In this conversation, we break down what it is, how to go about overcoming it, and how different cultures view Imposter Syndrome.Please enjoy!

Imposter complex can be your greatest roadblock in approaching your social media marketing with confidence and authenticity. Why? It tells you that you aren't good enough, you aren't ready yet or that what you have to say has already been said…and it's already been said better than you can EVER say it.  So why bother even moving forward when we have these diminishing thoughts in your head?   According to my dynamite guest, Tanya Geisler, you have to keep moving forward because what you are hearing are all lies. Lies of the Imposter Complex. As a certified leadership coach, TEDxWomen speaker and writer, Tanya Geisler has made it her life's mission to uncover the lies of the Imposter Complex and help high performing leaders reframe their mindset to reveal that what they believe is holding them back is actually their greatest superpower for achieving their goals.   Tune in to this amazing conversation as Tanya helps break through the mold of perfectionism and shares how you can turn your negative thoughts into unique attributes that help you show up as the REAL YOU on social media. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about:  How Tanya's first TEDx Talk forced her to get clear about her work's purpose The Good News about imposter complex we ALL need to hear The 12 LIES that show up with the Imposter Complex The importance of recognizing that imposter complex looks and impacts us all differently Reframing our negative characteristics into beautiful attributes Battling Imposter Complex on social media The BIGGEST Social Media Lie Tanya hears most often How to avoid getting stuck in comparisons Why YOUR way is THE way Why Erika values connections more than numbers on social media The Model of Possibility The MOST important social media metric for business owners …and more!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Social Media Rockstar Framework Free Course The Social Media Rockstar Framework is your chance to pull back the curtain and get insights on how to build a social media strategy that works for you, learn how to create (and implement) a simple and effective content plan, convert followers into buyers, and much more. Register for this FREE course and gain the confidence you need to use social media as a tool to grow your business: https://onlinedrea.com/free Sendible Social Media Management Tool The all-in-one social media management tool that my agency uses every day to schedule posts and analyze our social media results. Try them out for yourself today: https://onlinedrea.com/sendible   About the Guest Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches high-performing leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with impeccable impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs and rockstar motivators. Website: www.tanyageisler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyageisler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyageisler/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OvercomingTheImposterComplex   Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/212