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My guests on this week’s episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast are Lea Sellers and Rosalind Adler from The Confidence People Lea is a media trainer and communications consultant and has been a producer on programmes such as Question Time, Newsnight and Channel 4 News,

And Rosalind  is a trainer specialising in communications skills and her work is informed by her parallel careers as an actress and writer.

In this episode we:

· Discuss how to define imposter syndrome

· Explore the disconnect between perceived and actual performance

· Highlight the root of imposter syndrome in fear

· Explore gender differences in the manifestation of imposter syndrome

· Explore varying presentations

· Consider self-doubt as a strength and recognition of humility

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1. The one question we discuss is “how can I banish imposter syndrome?”

2. The two references we look at are

(i) Dr Denise Cummins - Do You Feel Like an Imposter? https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/good-thinking/201310/do-you-feel-impostor

(ii) Valerie Young. The Secret Thoughts of Successful

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Thoughts-Successful-Women/dp/0307452719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MBXG0XM8HTS9&keywords=valerie+young+imposter+syndrome&qid=1646165654&sprefix=valerie+youn%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1

3. The three actions to take are:

· Self-awareness: noticing characteristics

· Willingness to entertain other perspectives

· Keep a praise file

Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement?

Leave your comments below.

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DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.

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