Ditching Imposter Syndrome

Mental load, burnout, and imposter syndrome create a perfect storm that significantly contributes to the gender pay gap. In this episode, we delve into some very concerning statistics from the 2024 Imposter Syndrome Research Study that show how these issues disproportionately affect women, leading to chronic stress and limiting their career growth. The research highlights that over half of female employees are 'very concerned' about burnout, and 31% are at 'high risk'. Many are being driven to exhaustion by a combination of Imposter Syndrome coping strategies, impossible workloads, too many meetings, and juggling household responsibilities alongside their professional lives. This episode challenges the cultural assumptions that still exist in workplaces, including the outdated notion that leadership roles are designed for people with housewives. Join Clare as she explores actionable steps to address these systemic and cultural issues and shares practical solutions for a more equitable work environment for everyone.What We'll Cover:The combination of mental load, burnout, and imposter syndrome is fuelling the gender pay gap.Women face a unique perfect storm of challenges that make it harder for them than for men to get promoted.Mental load often falls disproportionately on women, creating chronic stress, limiting their career growth, and forcing them to quit jobs they love.The problem with flexible working when you get promoted, and how this is driving the gender pay gap and lack of equity in leadership roles.Men play a key role in changing the conversation about this in the workplace.How we need to rethink what 'allyship' really means.Why organisations need to rewrite the rules on how work works, no longer designing senior positions that rely on outdated assumptions about domestic responsibilities.Resources For This Episode:Get the white paper here - www.impostersyndromeresearch.comHow is Imposter Syndrome impacting your organisation? Free diagnostic assessment here.Look for the 'Escaping The Stress Cycle' course in the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App - Get your first 30 days for freeShownotes: www.DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/podcast/070/Join In The Discussion:Here's where we're talking about this in the private forum for the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ appEnjoyed This & Want More Around This Topic? Listen To These Episodes: Episode 67 - New Research: 3 Hidden Causes Of The Gender Pay GapEpisode 68 - How Women’s Imposter Syndrome Impacts the Gender Pay GapEpisode 69 - 8 Ways Women Pay for Men’s Imposter SyndromeEpisode 48 - The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome & BurnoutEpisode 53 - Are You At Risk Of Burnout? What The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome Predict

In this episode, we dive into the hidden link between women’s imposter syndrome and its impact on the gender pay gap and equity in leadership roles. We’ll explore why, as a result, women are more likely than men to feel they don’t belong in leadership roles, and how this explains why women quit a job they love, meaning you're missing out on their potential. It’s not their fault, but it’s harming their performance, productivity and wellbeing, as well as costing businesses and the broader economy billions.Find out why this silent barrier holds women back, how it affects retention of even your best women, and the essential steps leaders need take to support their teams, reduce sabbatical requests, and close the gender pay gap.Tune in for actionable insights on how addressing this issue proactively an lead to a more equitable, productive, and ultimately profitable workplace.What you'll cover:The hidden link between women's Imposter Syndrome and the gender pay gapWhy Imposter Syndrome makes women more likely than men to quit a job they love, even though both sexes experience Imposter Syndrome at similar ratesWhy Imposter Syndrome becomes a silent barrier to women getting promoted, but it's not their faultHow Imposter Syndrome affects the retention of your best female employeesThe little-known impact on women's personal development, and how performance review systems are failing themThe essential steps leaders need take to support their teams, reduce sabbatical requests, and close the gender pay gapThis episode's shownotes & resources:Shownotes: www.DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/podcast/068/ Stepping Up To Lead - Students describe this programme as life-changing, in helping them to clear Imposter Syndrome and increase their influence in the organisation. Get the white paper here - www.impostersyndromeresearch.comHow is Imposter Syndrome impacting your organisation? Free diagnostic assessment here.Join in the conversation:Here's where we're talking about this in the private forum for the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ appWant more on this topic? Here are some related episodes:Episode 67 - New Research: 3 Hidden Causes Of The Gender Pay GapEpisode 69 - Gender Pay Gap: 8 Ways That Women Are Paying The Price for Men’s Imposter SyndromeEpisode 70 - The Hidden Link Between Mental Load, Imposter Syndrome and the Gender Pay GapEpisode 48 - The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome & BurnoutEpisode 53 - Are You At Risk Of Burnout? What The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome Predict

This is a special episode today for World Menopause Day.Did you know that perimenopause is one of the biggest trigger points for imposter syndrome, according to our research study, causing talented women to leave not just their job, but even the career that they loved?This special episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is both for women who are going through the perimenopause to explain why it's triggering imposter syndrome that may previously have been dormant for you...... And it's also for those who love them, who work with them, for their employers, to find out how to spot the warning signs that someone might need some additional support to stop the cycle and to create lasting change.You are losing from your organisation, many of your best women leaders just at the point where they're about to do their best work to make the biggest contribution of their career due to a combination of perimenopause and impostor syndrome.In this special episode, we're going to talk about how to spot the warning signs that imposter syndrome and perimenopause might be creating a secret storm for yourself or for people you care about. Seven reasons why this happens. This is science based. This is about biology and the research we've done into imposter syndrome.My top advice, which, spoiler alert, in case you don't get to listen to the end, is do not make drastic decisions. Deal with the root causes instead. And you might be amazed how often that decision then changes.And we're going to wrap up with what you can do as an employer or a colleague or a loved one. So there is this perfect storm effect that happens between perimenopause and imposter syndrome.Resources:The 2024 Imposter Syndrome Research Study - get the white paperEpisode 33: Why Imposter Syndrome Makes Your Mind Go Blank In MeetingsGet certified as an Imposter Syndrome Practitioner or an Imposter Syndrome Master CoachKey Takeaways:Perimenopause can significantly trigger dormant imposter syndrome, impacting women's careers and mental health.Understanding the biological changes during perimenopause is crucial for addressing imposter syndrome effectively.Employers should recognize the signs of imposter syndrome in talented women during perimenopause.High cortisol levels due to stress can exacerbate symptoms of both perimenopause and imposter syndrome.Addressing imposter syndrome can improve workplace performance and support women navigating perimenopause.Proactively supporting women in clearing imposter syndrome is essential for retaining top talent.

There are 7 imposter syndrome coping strategies you need to stop using today. And in episode 64 here on the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, I'm going to take you on a tour of them and what you can do instead. Plus, we'll explore the problem with what I call the bridge of coping strategies, and you'll learn how normalising imposter syndrome is actually keeping people stuck in fear and anxiety and preventing them from fulfilling their potential.What we'll cover today:The problem with coping strategies and normalising Imposter SyndromeWhat happens when you widen the Imposter Syndrome gap?The 7 coping strategies you'll want to ditch today and what you can do instead, for each of them!Practical strategies for getting started on this, even before bedtime tonightToday's Resources:Get 14 days risk-free as my gift as a Courage Club member of the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ appRead or listen to Ditching Imposter SyndromeDitching Imposter Syndrome podcast - episode 62 - Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing. Really?

Imposter Syndrome is a good thing. Really? If you've ever been told that at it has really grated with you... and you've been wondering how on earth Imposter Syndrome could possibly be a good thing... or why people are sharing that advice... and what you can do instead... then today's episode is for you!What You'll Discover?You're not alone if it grates with you to be told that Imposter Syndrome is a good thing!The three things that are happening under the surface for the person who's telling you this.Their secret fear - the one they don't want you to know - and it can set you free from the guilt and shame of not having been able to ditch Imposter Syndrome yet.How you could get started on your journey of healing Imposter Syndrome in the next 5 minutes.Resources:The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg - the difference between Imposter Syndrome & self-doubtEpisode 24: But surely Imposter Syndrome is incurable?Train with Clare to become a certified coach in this work.Try the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App risk-free for 14 days, and start changing your life, today.

1 in 10. That's how many of your team members will think about quitting their job due to Imposter Syndrome, today. And the 'every week' figure will shock you.This episode is for you whether you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, consultant, or simply someone who is shocked by this stat and who cares enough to want to help people to avoid ever getting to the stage where they think about quitting their job due to Imposter Syndrome.Here's what you'll discover today:Why is the "1 in 10" figure so high?The five hidden triggers that can tip someone into quitting their job, due to Imposter SyndromeThe REAL reason why people quitThe three secret drivers - and it's not the employee's faultFour core factors that can make a company's culture provoke Imposter Syndrome - and none of them makes good business sense Scalable solutions you could start implementing today, that would prevent most of these people from quitting, and which costs less than the cost of rehiring just one of themToday's Resources:Get certified with Clare - find out more & apply hereRead the 2024 Research Study White PaperRead Coaching Imposter Syndrome, as Clare's giftGet your Imposter Syndrome risk score and a personalised action plan - freeEpisode 58: The Problem With Radical CandorFeedback workshop - join us hereGet the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App: www.ImposterSyndromeHacks.com

Radical candour has been around for a while, and done right it can be brilliant. But... I and my certified coaches are seeing a shift in the way it's being implemented in many organisations - which is likely to be causing harm.In fact, some of my coaches, who work in organisations who are doing this, are seeing it create enormous harm - the opposite of what was intended. And that's why they have asked me to create this podcast episode for you.And there's a missing link - tackling Imposter Syndrome, before candid feedback will work.In today's episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast, you will discover:Why 'radical candor' isn't the problem - and what it really isWhat Clare Josa's latest research study shows about feedback and how people really feel about itThe demystified neuroscience behind why Imposter Syndrome makes it even harder and what you need to do insteadThe three pillars of psychological safety, and which need to come first, before you implement a 'candid feedback culture'How you can learn how to make performance reviews and feedback Imposter Syndrome-safe, so they actually improve performance, instead of accidentally trashing confidenceHere are today's resources:Half-day Feedback Workshop: Book your place nowRead or listen to Clare's new book - Coaching Imposter SyndromeGet certified - join the next cohort to work with Clare on thisWhat do you think? Here's how to get in touch.And here's where we're talking about this on LinkedIn & Instagram.

Do men get Imposter Syndrome? Surely it's just women? Are men somehow immune to it? What does our latest research study really say? Want to know some surprising differences between the sexes? And how can we support men, as well as women, to set themselves free from that secret fear of being found out as a fraud or not good enough, despite outside-world evidence that they're doing well?What you'll discover in this episode:What Imposter Syndrome is and isn't - plus my 'lightbulb' definitionWhat the data says about men vs womenHow the symptoms and impact of Imposter Syndrome are different for menWhy it's such a big men's Mental Health issueStep 0 - what we need to do first to fix thisHow solutions need to be tailored for men, vs womenHow to help hundreds in your teams, for the cost of coaching a handful This episode's resources:The Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ AppFree workbook: 10 questions to ask a coach before working with them on Imposter SyndromeHow to get certified to help others with this workUseful podcast episodes mentioned in this one:Episode 7 - What's The Difference Between Imposter Syndrome And Confidence Or Self-Doubt?Episode 19 - Is It Time To Forget The 'Feel The Fear' Message? [Episode 019]Episode 29 - The Truth About 'Do It Scared': The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence [Episode 029]Episode 39 - Imposter Syndrome: Time To Rename It or Reclaim It?

Here's what you'll discover with this episode:What does Clare Josa's latest research study say about Imposter Syndrome rates?What's the difference between how Imposter Syndrome affects women vs men?Why do their Imposter Syndrome coping strategies disproportionately disadvantage women?Why positive discrimination and quotas are not the answer.Practical suggestions for creating a genuine level playing field.Why investing in women isn't just about money - there are things that each of us can do, starting today, while we get budget sorted.And the one thing that women need to know that could start changing your life, right away.Here are the resources from this episode:Get the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ AppContact Clare to discuss an Enterprise licence for the app for your organisationTrain your in-house coaches in Clare's Natural Resilience Method®Episode 53: Are You At Risk Of Burnout? What The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome PredictGet the research white paper - www.DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/research/

One of the most common questions I get asked about Imposter Syndrome is how you can spot the warning signs. They're masters of disguise.So, back in 2018, I used our long-term research studies into Imposter Syndrome to create the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome model. By looking for differences in these 4 Ps, it helps you to spot the early warning signs of Imposter Syndrome, both in yourself and in others.Now taught at universities and cited in PhDs, the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome is an incredibly useful pre-diagnostic for Imposter Syndrome, used by individuals, coaches and managers worldwide, every single day.But there's more! Here's what's waiting for you today:The 4 Ps of Imposter SyndromeWhat are the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome?How can you spot them, in yourself in others?How can you use them to predict your stress response?What's their little-known role in performance, productivity and team dynamics?And what can you do if you realise you're running all 4?Resources For Today's EpisodeEpisode 44: All about toxic teammates and their role in Imposter SyndromeEpisode 33: Why does Imposter Syndrome make your mind go blank in meetings, and what can you do about it?How To 'Magically' Make More Time - make the most of this monthly hacks training from June 2024 in the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App

If you've hit a wall with DIY Google methods of clearing your Imposter Syndrome and you're ready to hire a professional to help, then this episode is especially for you. No, I'm not selling my coaching services (I rarely coach imposter syndrome these days) but I have seen an explosion of coaches claiming to clear imposter syndrome without the proof to back up their claims. The hard truth is that classic coaching methods are not up to the job when it comes to working with imposter syndrome. So you need to know who to trust when hiring someone to banish your imposter syndrome. To make sure you find the right coach, I’ve created this episode to guide you through the questions you need to ask before hiring an imposter syndrome coach. So that you can be sure you’re getting the help you need from someone who has those advanced skills. What you'll discover: The Basta Moment! And why you need to experience this before you can ditch Imposter Syndrome10 Questions to ask your potential Imposter Syndrome coachThe pitfalls to avoid when hiring a coachWhy I don't teach classic coaching and why this mattersThe problem with the coaching industry (and why it's an opportunity)And how you can avoid a "cobbled together" approach that might do more harm than good. Resources:Download your free workbook here: https://www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com/10questions/Discover your Imposter Syndrome score, plus get a personalised action plan, absolutely free here.Podcast Episode 7 - What's the difference between Imposter Syndrome & self-doubt?Podcast Episode 24 - But surely Imposter Syndrome is incurable?

Who is really to blame for you experiencing imposter syndrome? This is an important question that I recently answered at a Q&A session. This episode is for everyone who feels like they have tried everything to fix imposter syndrome for themselves or their team and it hasn’t worked. It's likely to be because they're only addressing one of the three pillars - I spill the beans on those during the episode.71% of your team is experiencing toxic resilience right now and feeling the need to cover up and carry on as though nothing is wrong. This leads to them operating on a fight, flight or freeze response which makes burnout and imposter syndrome so much worse.Listen now to discover how the three key pillars of Imposter Syndrome are getting in the way of preventing imposter syndrome, and what you can do about it, even in the next few weeks. Plus, I’ll share how you can become a beacon of hope for others. What you’ll discover: Why your habits give you the power to press pause on Imposter Syndrome and turn down the dialHow imposter is context-dependent and removing yourself from the situation can temporarily change how you feel, but doesn't actually fix anythingWhat the Three Pillars of Imposter Syndrome™ are and what you can do about themWhich of these has the biggest impact on your experience imposter syndrome Why you need to be aware of toxic resilience in the workplace and how this is contributing to imposter syndromeHow the office environment and layout might be contributing to imposter syndromeThe real reason you have toxic team members and bossesWhy imposter syndrome is holding back your DE&I initiativesUseful Resources:The 2022 Imposter Syndrome & Burnout Research StudyHow the Natural Resilience Method® addresses all 3 pillarsCalculator: what are Imposter Syndrome & burnout likely to be costing your teams?Article: Why I quit the engineering career I lovedThe 4 Ps of Imposter SyndromeThe Hypervigilance podcast episodePodcast: the needs of introverts vs extroverts in the office environmentGet certified to support others in Clare's Natural Resilience Method® work

Last week we talked about the praise-criticism rollercoaster. And today I'm sharing with you one of my favourite techniques that you can start using, right away, to get off it!This episode is for you if you ever find yourself beating yourself up, deflecting praise, and lying awake for far too long at 3am worrying about somehow not being good enough.It's not your fault - it's simply that your brain (and body) have accidentally got wired to look for what you're doing wrong. And this technique rewires all of that - painlessly, I promise - so you can start to turn your inner critic into a genuine cheerleader.In just sixty seconds a day.What you'll discover:Why mindset and pep talks aren't enough to get you off the praise-criticism emotional rollercoasterThe secret addiction your body has that keeps you beating yourself upWhy it's not your fault if positive thinking and affirmations haven't worked for you in the pastThe sixty-second end-of-day habit that could change your life forever, in the next weekHow you can use this to take toxic teams back to thriving - and other hidden benefits!Resources from this episode:Episode 45 - getting off the praise-criticism emotional rollercoasterGet breakthrough-level support with the Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp™Get certified to support others in this workJoin in the discussion:Remember - tag me @clarejosa on LinkedIn or Instagram and use the hashtag #microwins. And here's where we're talking about today's episode on LinkedIn and Instragram.