Stop Spiraling: Manage Impostor Syndrome Like a Pro

Stop Spiraling: Manage Impostor Syndrome Like a Pro

From More Than A Paycheck by Lindsay Lyman

August 29, 2025 · 17 min · Episode 253

About this episode

This episode discusses managing impostor syndrome and workplace anxiety with practical tools.

🔥 Try on-demand, one-on-one career coaching for free: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/join Feeling anxious about your performance at work? You're not alone. Most overachievers get trapped seeking approval instead of managing their minds. Your brain lies to you constantly. It can't tell the difference between real danger and perceived threats. When you don't get feedback at work, your brain assumes the worst. I'm sharing the exact tool I use to separate data from drama when workplace anxiety kicks in. Key Takeaways: · Look for nonverbal cues - Are leaders asking for your strategic input? That's validation. · If there's a real problem, you'll know - Silence doesn't equal failure · Decide for yourself how you're doing - Don't wait for others to validate your worth · Manage your brain like you manage your body - Daily mental maintenance prevents burnout · "I just awesomed all over the place" - Positive self-talk rewires anxious thought patterns Stop letting workplace anxiety control your career. The fastest way to get promoted is to show up calm, focused, and confident. Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work…

Topics covered

  • impostor syndrome
  • workplace anxiety
  • career coaching

Keywords

  • performance
  • approval
  • nonverbal cues
  • strategic input

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