Explore every episode of the podcast The Impostor Syndrome Files
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| Build a Side Hustle with Confidence | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:38:56 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about side hustles. Side hustles are a popular experiment these days but, for those of us who struggle with impostor syndrome and other fears, the process can be daunting. My guest this week, Jen Lewi, is an executive coach with a specialty in career strategy. Here she shares how she started her coaching business as a side hustle before officially making it her full-time role. Jen and I chat about how to come up with an idea for a side hustle, how to manage your mindset and how to take baby steps to achieve your goals.
Throughout her career, Jen mastered the art of job-crafting to build fulfilling roles. She applies that learning when clients want to build a new career path, navigate a new position, or make the most of their current jobs. At the School Nutrition Association, she held a variety of senior roles in marketing, membership, professional development, and conferences. She started her career in the corporate world with leadership roles in marketing at BBC America and in advertising at Saatchi & Saatchi. These experiences allow her to link corporate and non-profit best practices and provide an international perspective to coaching engagements, as needed.
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| Focusing on What’s Within Your Control | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:36:56 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about focusing on what’s within our control. If you’re like me, you’re worrying about the upcoming election, climate change, social issues, and much more. But, while it’s important to be aware of our macro-environments, it’s even more important to focus on what’s within our control. This week, I’m talking with Lissy Alden, the founder of MYNDY, a mental fitness company that helps people build better behavioral and thought patterns. Here Lissy shares her story of overcoming stress and burnout, then returning to school to study the brain. Lissy and I talk about the importance of focusing on your micro-environment and identifying small, repeatable steps you can take to stay in control of your life, better manage stress and more effectively achieve your goals. | |||
| Navigating Middle Management with Confidence | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:44:58 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about middle management. Many of us don’t like to think of ourselves this way but if you’re responsible for managing up and down, you’re likely a middle manager. My guest this week is Jeff Sigel, author of the book The Middle Matters, a Toolkit for Middle Managers. Jeff argues that middle managers are actually doing three roles at once – doing, leading and influencing. But they’re not often given proper guidance on how to effectively perform and balance these roles. Here we talk about the challenges facing middle managers and what you can do to become a more confident, effective leader. | |||
| Be a Micro-Disruptor to Change the Workplace | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:39:03 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about bringing more humanity to the workplace. My guest, Mike Thompson, founder of Spark Recruiting, shares his journey with impostor syndrome and how he views his investment in his mental health as just as important as his investment in his physical health. We also talk about how to re-imagine the hiring process to increase diversity and ensure that the right people are promoted to leadership. And, finally, we talk about the role of micro-disruptor that we can all play to transform our workplaces. About My Guest Mike Thomson has been in the recruitment agency industry for thirteen years. He launched Spark at the end of 2021 with the goal to change how everyone attracts top talent. Hiring is uninspiring, generic, faceless, and lacks personality but not anymore. He is an entrepreneur, matchmaker, sales professional, storyteller, father, athlete and optimistically curious about people. Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Breaking Down Gender Barriers in the Workplace | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:52:22 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the power of bringing professionals of all genders together so that we can better understand and support each other. My guest, Jake Fishbein, and I share our journey of leading conversations about the gender experience in the workplace and discuss how surprised we were to learn that our experiences are far more similar than different. We also talk about the importance of psychological safety to these discussions and how we can all take ownership of creating a better workplace. ~ www.arenaseries.com Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Be an LGBTQ Ally at Work | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:38:50 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how to show up as allies to the LGBTQ community in the workplace, including why it’s important to use pronouns correctly, how to manage microaggressions and how to help people feel safe at work. My guest, Sarah Scala, a consultant with a specialty in LGBTQ coaching, shares her experience as a member of the community and what we can do to better support members of underrepresented groups in the workplace. About My Guest Sarah A. Scala M. Ed & OD, PCC (She/Her/Hers) Serving as consultant, coach, and educator, Sarah Scala’s experiential and high-energy approach increases client revenue, reduces turnover, creates business value, and transforms performance of executives, leaders, and teams, helping them reach their highest potential. She provides organization and leadership development, executive coaching, change management, public speaking facilitation, and team development solutions. She supports US-based and global clients across cultures, generations, geographies, and diverse industries. She has extensive experience working with organizations that strive to balance excellent performance, in addition to supporting LGBTQ+ leaders. Learn more at: https://www.sarahscala.com/about ~ Connect with Sarah: LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahscala/ WEBSITE: https://www.sarahscala.com/ NEWSLETTER: https://www.sarahscala.com/join YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChB6B0DjdUY3JDVovwd8JXQ Coming out as an LGBTQ+ Business blog: https://www.sarahscala.com/blog/coming-out-as-an-lgbtq-business How I got here blog: https://www.sarahscala.com/blog/how-i-got-here LGBTQ+ Solutions: https://www.sarahscala.com/lgbtq-solutions LGBTQ+ Coaching: https://www.sarahscala.com/lgbtq-coaching Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Don’t Be Afraid to Look Like a Fool | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:34:29 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about why it’s so important to show curiosity and be vulnerable in our connections with others. Many of us struggle with building new relationships, particularly in light of changes in the workplace resulting from the pandemic. My guest this week, Rob Maloney, host of the Heart & Hard Work podcast, shares that his default assumption is that humans want to connect, so he’s always willing to take the risk. We also talk about the power of the growth mindset and why it’s important to show compassion toward ourselves if we want to support others. Heart & Hard Work podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78hIcCt8WybpRA5vdwQlGf Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Coming Back to Your True Self | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:32:32 | |
In this week’s episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how important it is to feel special and unique in our workplaces. We also talk about how challenging that can be when we feel pressured to conform and fit in. My guest, Taylor Short, shares how she helps professionals return to their true selves by understanding what makes them unique and how to best engage with others in their workplaces. She also advises that, while there may be times when it’s best to leave your job, our power comes from looking at what we can control and re-defining our relationships with our work. About My Guest Taylor Short is a Job Reset Coach & Consultant, as well as author of Reset Your Relationship to Your Job. She’s fired up about disrupting the narrative that work is meant to be stressful and knows what’s possible for employees and companies when they shift their relationship to their job. Taylor helps people move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to energized and fulfilled, without leaving their job. Having spent 15+ years climbing the corporate ladder herself, Taylor discovered a missing piece in Corporate America. The entire focus was on external success, but most employees were experiencing a significant internal struggle. Through her own work, she learned what it takes to balance these two and eventually left to start her own business – Harmonious Return - to help people reset the way they relate to their jobs. She knows when people are fulfilled internally, they tap into a goldmine of energy, passion and worth that positively impacts everything they do. Her credentials include: MBA, ICF Certified Coach, Nature Connected Coach, Yoga Instructor, Human Design Reader Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Leveraging Mentors to Grow Your Confidence | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:35:42 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how easy it is to experience self-doubt and impostor syndrome when you feel different from those around you. My guest, Amber Barber, a senior director of program management in the high-tech industry, talks about her experience as the only woman studying physics when she went to college. She also talks about how often being the only woman in her workplace has led her to feel pressured to constantly prove herself. Amber shares how her experience with mentors has helped her to navigate challenges and stay focused on growing her career. She also shares tips for how you can find a mentor and maximize that experience. About My Guest Amber Barber is an experienced problem solver, with nearly 22 years of fixing other people’s mistakes in the high-tech world. After earning both her bachelor's and masters degrees in physics, Amber started at National Semiconductor in Texas. She has since held roles at several other companies, including Microsoft and Lam Research, and is currently the senior director of Jade Global’s program management office, working remotely from a small town in Oregon. Her passion for learning and guiding others drove her training and certifications in both PMI Project Management as well as Lean Six Sigma, where she earned Master Black Belt. Amber is a proud mom of four adult children, and lives in her empty nest with two spoiled cats and her incredibly patient husband Brad. Amber loves all things geek, reading for hours, and traveling the world. ~ Connect with Amber: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberbarber/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Put Yourself First | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:40:50 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about our universal struggle with inadequacy and self-doubt and how to find peace with who we are. My guest, Karyn Seitz, the Happiness Mentor, shares her personal journey of turning to spiritual healing to try to address her impostor syndrome, only to find that true healing comes from within. She emphasizes the importance of putting ourselves first to find true happiness. And she shares a simple, yet powerful strategy for how to do so that can change our relationship with ourselves and ensure that others get the best of us. Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Talking About Race in the Workplace | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:38:35 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about having a conversation about race in the workplace. For many of us, talking about race is uncomfortable because it makes us feel vulnerable or insecure. But as my guests this week point out, avoiding these conversations and shying away from real opportunities for greater inclusion and belonging can ruin people’s lives. This week, I talk with Suman Kapur and Tiffany Castagno, consultants who collaborated in 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, to create a conversation series about race that offers people a safe space to explore deeper questions and better understand each other. Here we talk about how to think about bringing these conversations to the workplace and why it’s so important that we do so. Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Aligning Your Life & Career | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:33:41 | |
In this week’s episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how many of us struggle to align our careers with our core values. If you’ve ever found yourself, consciously or unconsciously, engaging in inauthentic behaviors or uncomfortably adapting to the way others do things, you understand the effects of this on our bodies and minds. My guest, Emily Smith, shares her personal journey as a high-achieving, highly sensitive woman struggling with burnout and self-doubt and the steps she took to get to a much better, more aligned place. She also shares strategies you can use to better navigate your own career. About My Guest Emily Smith is the go-to mindset and success coach who helps high-achieving women move past their inner blocks to achieve personal & career alignment. Emily works with her clients through 1-1 customized coaching, online courses, and retreats. Emily is a published author of Wholeness Within and the Guide to Wholeness podcast host whose expertise has been featured in Bustle, Thrive Global, Highly Sensitive Refuge, and Authority Magazine. Wholeness Within book: https://www.guidetowholeness.com/wholeness-within Guide to Wholeness Podcast: https://www.guidetowholeness.com/podcast ~ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Understanding the Unspoken Rules at Work | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:43:05 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore how the unspoken rules at work undermine our confidence and overall performance in the workplace. Many of us who excelled in academic environments with clear rubrics struggle to navigate our workplaces without a transparent set of clear expectations. My guest, Gorick Ng, author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, shares his personal journey with the unspoken rules and how he came to deconstruct them so that others can avoid similar pain and frustration. About My Guest Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management books of 2022. It is a guide to help early career professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, navigate the school-to-work transition and ascend to positions of leadership, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types. Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School. He has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, Fortune Magazine, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022. Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Find him at www.gorick.com. Connect with Gorick: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorick - https://www.instagram.com/gorick.ng - https://twitter.com/GorickNg - https://www.facebook.com/GorickNg Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Applying the 50/50 Method to Advance Your Career | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:40:25 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about balancing work with career management. Many women tend to struggle with prioritizing their own career growth because they’re too focused on the needs of the business. This week, I talk with Marja Wagenaar, a leadership specialist, former member of parliament in the Netherlands and author of “The Leadership Book for Women”. Here we discuss the ways in which we hold ourselves back by doing silent work without recognition, hesitating to raise our hands for new opportunities and focusing too heavily on being a “good girl”. We also explore her 50/50 method, which is designed to break these habits so that you can more confidently and effectively advance your career. | |||
| This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:31:05 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the stubbornness of impostor syndrome. My guest, Peter George, shares how, despite his ongoing success, he continues to struggle with fears of being a fraud. He also shares how he has used impostor syndrome as a force to drive him forward and how surrounding himself with good people has helped him manage self-doubt. About My Guest Peter George believes that everyone should be able to confidently share their knowledge and experience. As a public speaking coach and trainer, he specializes in helping executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and professional speakers be calm, confident, and credible® every time they speak in public — whether they’re presenting in meetings, appearing in court, or speaking on stage. Throughout his childhood, Peter dealt with a lisp and a stutter. Consequently, he grew up shy and introverted, avoiding communicating with others as much as possible. When he got into the business world, he quickly realized that his lack of presentation skills kept him at a disadvantage. After seeking help, he now credits his public speaking coaches for much of his business success. Over the past 17 years, Peter has helped professionals from around the corner to those in Fortune 100 companies develop into speakers who understand how to craft and deliver presentations that engage, persuade, and inspire, ultimately helping them increase their impact, influence, and income. Free resource for listeners 50+ Free Public Speaking Tips available at PeterGeorgePublicSpeaking.com ~ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Bravery vs. Perfection | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:37:55 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we’re talking about perfectionism. Perfectionism seems (falsely) to have many rewards, particularly as we’re growing up. But the costs of perfectionism are often higher than we realize. My guest this week, Elise Holtzman, and I explore the roots of perfectionism, how it keeps us playing small and what we can do about it. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseholtzman/ Website: https://thelawyersedge.com/ Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
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| Boys Get Sad Too | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the ways in which sports, social conditioning and other cultural factors make it difficult for men to navigate mental health challenges. My guest, Brian Thorne, shares his journey from veterinary medicine to sales professional and how his life goals guided him toward a better career for himself and his family. He also talks about his connection to Boys Get Sad Too and his decision to get more involved in public conversations about men’s mental health. About My Guest As a child Brian wanted to grow up to become a veterinarian. Although he was in veterinary school pursuing that dream, Brian says leaving medicine probably saved his life. Today there are fewer puppies and kitties in his day job, but lessons from medicine continue to shape his career in sales. Empathy changes everything. Sometimes small bandages cover the biggest wounds. And treats are best when eaten with friends. Brian says his new goal in life is to be a middle-manager who doesn't make work suck for his sales team. He's pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Business Development and Sales Management to make sure of that. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthorne1022/ https://twitter.com/HatsLastMonth (videos only) Boys Get Sad Too: https://boysgetsadtoo.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Coping with Childhood Trauma | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we expand the conversation beyond impostor syndrome and look at the ways childhood trauma undermines our confidence and self-worth as adults. My guest, Nikki Eisenhauer, a life coach and psychotherapist, shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, the work she needed to do to believe in herself and the strategies she uses to help others who have suffered childhood trauma to more confidently navigate what she calls “adult-ness”. About My Guest Nikki Eisenhauer is a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), Empaths, survivors, and seekers all over the world. Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse and the years she’s spent as a psychotherapist and life coach, she has mindfully designed the show to be the emotional education so many of us crave. She truly believes in the power of healing. When we heal our wounds, let go of what doesn’t serve us, and embrace transformational self-care, we are able live a life of purpose, peace, and connection. As we each step up to do this healing work—through the butterfly effect, —we change the world. ~ WEBSITES: nikkieisenhauer.com & emotionalbadass.com BOUNDARIES COURSE: emotionalbadass.com/boundaries INSTAGRAM: @nikkieisenhauer & @theemotionalbadass FACEBOOK: @nikkieisenhauerllc & @emotionalbadass Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| How We Make Inclusion a Reality | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:48:14 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the many benefits of inclusion in the workplace, as well as the costs to organizations of not prioritizing this business imperative. So much of our confidence, creativity and collaboration stem from our sense of belonging and inclusion in the workplace. When we create inclusive environments, we empower individuals and businesses to thrive. My guest, Virnitia Hendricks, Chief Diversity Officer of Santander US, shares her experience and perspective on what it takes to become a more inclusive workplace. About My Guest As the Chief Diversity Officer of Santander Consumer USA, Virnitia provides strategic leadership to help advance the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social innovation. Her team works hard to boldly listen and develop approaches that facilitate sustainable change. Throughout her career, her passion for transforming institutional culture has allowed her to motivate people to authentically show up, creatively lead, and leave organizations better than they found them. With over 25 years of corporate experience, she has learned how important building an inclusive culture is to being competitive. Inclusion yields equity which results in diversity. Prior to joining Santander Consumer, she proudly served as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach with Quotidian Group, where she used energy leadership and pursuit of passion concepts to help her clients raise awareness and develop realistic plans to achieve their goals. Her pragmatic approach to transformation also helped to bring success in her roles as Corporate Vice President of Strategy for New York Life Insurance Company and as Vice President of Operations for Travelers Property Casualty Company. The National Diversity Council recognized her as one of Connecticut’s Most Powerful & Influential Women and she’s been featured in marketing campaigns in Fortune, Forbes, Working Mother, and Black Enterprise magazines but her greatest honor is the many talented people who, through her work, have found the courage to live their true potential. Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: Websites: | |||
| Grow Your Confidence with Better Time Management | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:41:30 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the connection between time management and confidence. Many of us think we’re frauds, or that we’re not adequately qualified to do the work we do. But how much of that anxiety stems from perceived incompetence versus having too much on our plates? We are all stretched too thin right now, which makes us vulnerable to anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. My guest this week, Frank Buck, offers practical tools and strategies to better organize ourselves and manage our time so that we can more confidently approach our work and overall lives. Twitter: @DrFrankBuck Instagram: @DrFrankBuck ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Managing Conflict with Confidence | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:39:30 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the challenges many of us face managing conflict in the workplace. Conflict management is a crucial skill but, sadly, most of us were not taught how to manage conflict in our homes or our schools, so we lack tools and confidence in this area. My guest, Kristine Scott, a conflict expert, shares a powerful perspective on how we can better manage ourselves in relationship to conflict, both at home and at work. She offers practical strategies for how to better understand and manage our fears and, in the process, grow our power and confidence. Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Whose Expectations Are You Prioritizing? | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:37:53 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at how pressure to live up to others’ expectations can undermine our confidence. My guest, Danielle Cobo, shares insights and exercises to help clarify your purpose, legacy and impact so that you can live your life in alignment with your own values. We also talk about how to prioritize what we value most when we’re trying to meet so many conflicting demands. About My Guest Danielle Cobo is an award-winning Career, Leadership, and Sales Performance Coach. Danielle has gone from storing clothes in trash bags to leading a team for a Fortune 500 company. She's spent 15 years in medical sales, earning four consecutive awards for top performance as an individual contributor, and led a historically poorest performing sales team to #1 in the nation within two years. At two years young, her mother kidnapped her; she met her dad at 15 and then lost her mother to suicide. Through these challenges, she has learned how to transform self-doubt into resilience, drive, motivation & confidence. She has taught thousands of professionals to accelerate their careers, increase sales performance, and create a connected company culture through her keynote speaking, corporate workshops, and one-on-one coaching. Danielle leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and member of the Working Women of Tampa Bay. Danielle is the host of “Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast,” a devoted military spouse and mother to 4-year-old twin boys. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/ ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Making a Career Transition with Confidence | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:44:12 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career transitions. Let’s face it… Making a career change is scary. We may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, questioning our value or playing small to avoid rejection. But the career transition process doesn’t have to be painful. My guest this week, Jenn Walker Wall, is a job search expert who shares a number of strategies to approach the career transition process more confidently and effectively. Contact: hello@workwonderscareers.com ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Websites: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Let's Get Visible | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:38:04 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about getting more visible in the workplace. Visibility can be challenging for many because of values around humility, concerns about backlash and lack of effective tools or role models. But as my guest this week, Sue Barber, shares, there are simple steps that any of us can take to expand our visibility at work. In this conversation, we re-frame visibility and share strategies and insights to help you get started. About My Guest Susan M Barber, Author, Podcast Host, Former Fortune 500 IT Director, turned Certified Executive Coach helps business leaders to play bigger, increase their visibility and finally, shine a light on their leadership strengths so they can elevate their position in the workplace. She brings a depth of business knowledge to her coaching from her 25+ years of leadership experience at Kraft Heinz. As the author and podcast host of The Visibility Factor, she is creating a visibility movement for leaders to show their value and be seen for their true talent. Susan is married with three children and lives in the Chicago area. Website: https://susanmbarber.com/
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| How to Be a More Confident People Manager | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about people management. Whether or not you manage people today, you likely know that it’s a tough job! Not only do you have responsibility for a team of people who are relying on you but you’ve likely gotten very little training and support on how to lead them effectively. My guest this week is Cree Scott, founder and CEO of Serenity and consulting psychologist who specializes in human-centered leadership development. Here we talk about the challenges facing people leaders, how to evaluate whether or not you want to manage people and what you can do to show up more confidently in the role. | |||
| Why Not Me? | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:42:33 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we take a sweeping look at the mindsets that undermine our confidence in the workplace. My guest, Jason Frishman, founder of Netcapital and my fellow TEDxBabsonCollege speaker, shares his story of impostor syndrome and how he has navigated self-doubt as a young start-up founder. He also shares powerful insights, rooted in his neuroscience background, that can help all of us better manage self-doubt at work. ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Let’s Talk about Neurodiversity at Work | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:44:04 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiverse professionals think and work differently, which can lead them to experience self-doubt and anxiety. A lack of understanding about neurodiversity and lack of access to resources can also create confusion and frustration among managers and colleagues who work with neurodiverse professionals. My guest this week, Toni Bator, a coach who specializes in working with neurodiverse populations, shares insights to help us better understand neurodiversity and how to better navigate it, as neurodiverse individuals, or as those who work with them. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-bator-msl-cpc-88081414/ ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| What’s the Risk of Not Speaking Up? | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:33:42 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the potential risks to ourselves and our organizations of giving into impostor syndrome. My guest, Dana Vogelmeier, who spent much of her career in the same company, shares her experience with impostor syndrome and how she came to manage it. We also discuss why it’s helpful to prioritize our purpose and values when experiencing self-doubt. Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| What Are You Blowing Up? | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:31:36 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore how to think more intentionally and expansively about our careers. My guest, Genesis Amaris Kemp, shares her journey from working in the male-dominated oil and gas industry, to taking a pay cut for an opportunity with a better lifestyle and benefits, to becoming an entrepreneur. She offers great insights and strategies to help us reflect on whether we’re in the right place and what we need to fulfill our dreams. About My Guest Genesis Amaris Kemp is a Visionary Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author. A Firecracker and “Mindset Hacker” a force to be reckoned with. Genesis is a woman that empowers others to speak up for themselves. Yes, it may be challenging; yes, it may hurt. But in the long run, she desires to encourage others to help those who may not have a voice. She is a trailblazer who wants others to live out their dreams, goals, and visions. We all have been given an excellent purpose in life. It is up to us to walk it out and live victoriously! She is multifaceted and multidimensional that cannot be contained in a box or compartmentalized. You can learn more about Genesis at: Website: https://genesisamariskemp.net/genesis-amaris-kemp GEMS podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2URFiCC6Br6aTCkAoWaDwc ~ Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Why Are You Speaking? | 31 May 2022 | 00:44:15 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore challenges with public speaking and how to reframe our relationship to our audiences. My guest, Natasha Bazilevych, shares insights and strategies to help you become a more effective speaker, whether presenting to an audience, or speaking at a meeting. As a Ukrainian who came to the U.S. weeks before the war began, Natasha also offers tips for staying focused at work during difficult times. Natasha Bazilevych is an international speaker, founder of ChangeView Inc., and a business trainer with 14 years of experience. She trains and coaches entrepreneurs, top managers, and sales teams to give powerful presentations so that they can reach their business goals. Natasha holds a Bachelor degree in teaching English and German, a Bachelor degree in management of organizations and an MBA degree. Her style of teaching and speaking is characterized by powerful presence, inspirational message and practical application. ~ You can learn more about Natasha at: Website: https://changeview.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-bazilevych/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbazilevych Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Where Is the Evidence? | 24 May 2022 | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the ways in which feeling different from others makes us doubt ourselves and how it often pushes us to try to prove ourselves to those around us. My guest, Shirag Shemmassian, shares his personal journey of impostor syndrome as he grew up with Tourette Syndrome and worried that the opportunities presented to him were a function of his disability rather than his competence. Shirag and I explore the implications of this for others from historically marginalized groups, as well as strategies we can use to distinguish fact from the opinions and stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Be Your Own Biggest Fan | 17 May 2022 | 00:28:40 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, I speak with Jenna Comins-Addis, a high-tech professional, who shares her experience as a transgender woman. One of the reasons I was excited to speak to Jenna is that she doesn’t experience impostor syndrome. Her confidence, sense of self and perspective on work can empower all of us to grow our own confidence. She also shares ways that we, as allies, can better support the LGBT community. About My Guest To learn more about and connect with Jenna Comins-Addis, visit: Company: https://www.aras.com/en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-comins-addis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhoneycombs55 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhoneycombs Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Exploring the Mind-Body Connection | 10 May 2022 | 00:37:44 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the power of the mind-body connection. My guest, Dr. Serena Sterling, opens up about her experience with impostor syndrome and the ways in which she self-medicated during challenging times. She also shares how understanding the mind-body connection has helped her and others to better manage physical and emotional pain. Most importantly, we discuss ways that listeners can take action to address their own pain. About Dr. Serena Sterling Dr. Serena Sterling is author of the best-selling book: Pain: A Love Story, holds a master’s in International Journalism, a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is a certified Life Coach. As a journalist in Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, London and New York City, Dr. Sterling wrote about health-related articles. Due to her own experience of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and finding ways to alleviate her own chronic pain from years of living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Sterling pursued a degree in clinical psychology and learned advanced mind body stress reduction techniques to assist others in overcoming their own health challenges. She works with people from all over the world via remote sessions. ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrom Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| What Does It Mean to Be an Expert? | 03 May 2022 | 00:35:01 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore what it means to be an expert in your field. For many of us, being an expert means knowing it all, or having endless training and experience. This perception leaves us feeling like we don’t know enough or can’t adequately keep up with those around us. My guest, Kit Pang, public speaking coach and founder of BostonSpeaks, shares his perspective on being an expert, which can help us re-frame our thinking. He also shares how he has managed to avoid disruptive impostor syndrome feelings. About Kit Pang Whether you want help with virtual presentations, board reporting, sales pitches, or anything in between... Kit Pang is here to help you earn your mic-drop moment. As the founder of BostonSpeaks and a Harvard Business School public speaking coach, Kit helps individuals become exceptional speakers who deliver compelling presentations and speeches. His clients come from diverse industries, including: ✔ Fortune 500 CEOs and TEDx Speakers, ✔ NFL Players and Three-Star Michelin Chefs, ✔ Rising leaders and executives from companies like Dell, Delta, RE/MAX, and more. His coaching and teaching style is fun, engaging, and insightful. Professionally, Kit is always looking to develop as a speaker and leader. In his personal life, it looks more like 25% Crossfit, 25% happy wife happy life, and 50% trying to help his three cats get along. Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Be a More Confident Mom | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:34:12 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at self-doubt that comes with motherhood. It’s easy to believe that parenting is easy when you look at social media and entertainment. In reality, though, parenting is hard, and it’s been especially hard over the past couple of years. My guest this week, Sue Holt, a life coach for moms, offers an honest look at her experience as the mom of four children. She also shares strategies to help us manage “mom rage” and feel more confident in our own parenting styles. ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| What’s Your Anti-Vision? | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:34:41 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the power of an anti-vision. Visions can be inspiring but they’re often not powerful enough to break through fear. My guest this week, author and coach Scott Allan, talks about how he uses an anti-vision to push himself out of his comfort zone and face his fears. We also talk about the importance of reminding ourselves that confidence follows action, celebrating small wins and recognizing when we might be a little too comfortable. | |||
| How to Be a Confident Introvert in an Extroverted Workplace | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:37:07 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we examine the challenges facing introverts in workplaces that favor extroversion. My guest, Terrance Lee, the Introvert Leader and author of Quiet Voice Fearless Leader, shares his story of embracing his introverted style. We also explore ways in which introverts can more authentically engage at work and how extroverts can better understand, support and leverage the strengths of their introverted colleagues. Terrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader, had always avoided taking on leadership roles in his life. At the age of 13, an experience occurred which caused him to doubt his ability to speak in front of people, and caused him to shy away from the spotlight. This worked for Terrance until he eventually had to learn leadership skills by necessity at his first engineering job out of college. When he had been working in his first role for a short time, his mentor put in his two-week notice. Terrance then found out that he had to take his place presenting to a group of experienced engineers and pilots for a highly technical review. Despite feeling extremely nervous, the meeting that Terrance led went well; which gave him a giant confidence boost. Since then, Terrance has taken on many leadership and management roles as an introvert at several Fortune 500 companies in the defense industry, with proven results. He utilizes his platform to empower introverts to tap into their own inner leadership potential and is never shy about sharing the tips that he has learned throughout his journey. Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com
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| Show Up More Confidently on LinkedIn | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:41:55 | |
Welcome to the Impostor Syndrome Files! In this episode, we explore the ways in which impostor syndrome undermines our presence on LinkedIn. Today’s guest, Daniel Alfon, is a LinkedIn specialist who shares tips and insights to help us overcome self-doubt and more confidently showcase our brand. We discuss the ways in which women, in particular, downplay our strengths and undervalue our accomplishments. Daniel offers strategies to help us better articulate our true value so that we can shine on LinkedIn. Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com
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| If It's Meant For Me, It Will Be | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:51:41 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Nichole Harrop as they chat about building confidence in the workplace. Nichole shares her story of how she stayed on track and continued to pursue her goal of advancing to leadership, even after a series of rejections. She also offers practical tips and strategies on networking, communication and career advancement. Nichole discusses how to confidently share feedback with colleagues to ensure that you are treated with respect. While often intimidating, small steps can increase confidence and ease anxiety. Nichole shares how she has always followed her instincts when roadblocks get in her way. She tries to see whether these roadblocks are a sign to redirect herself to a different goal. These moments of self-reflection have allowed her to stay in sync with what she’s trying to achieve. More importantly, Nichole shares how she also gives herself space to be vulnerable and acknowledge negative emotions, which allows her to course correct and re-align with her goal. Nichole is a Women’s Leadership + Career Coach, helping women get promoted at work. She has led teams in the corporate world for over 10 years. The world needs more female leaders, and she is here to create them. Nichole helps women to create a foundation of leadership in the workplace using her 5 core areas of coaching including confidence, self-awareness, communication, growth mindset, and networking to help them on their way to getting promoted. Tune into her podcast, Next Level Leaders. [01:29] Nichole’s background and advocacy [05:39] How resilience looked like for Nichole [11:48] Confidence explained by experience [19:11] Advice on building confidence [20:44] Confidence helps build how you want to be treated [36:18] Navigating a virtual environment [43:21] Incorporating the habit into your daily life [47:27] Asking for help is okay And many more! ~ More from Nichole Harrop on… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-harrop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nichole.harrop Website: https://www.nicholeharrop.com ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com
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| Identify Where It Hurts and Why | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Kea Meyers Duggan as they share how important it is to find the source of your anxiety to address it properly. Kea also shares her experience with impostor syndrome and how a discussion with her father led her to start her own business. People tend to lean towards quitting their jobs when they feel that they are not good at what they do. Kea advises most of her clients to consider other options first. She asks them to take inventory of what’s actually going on. Doing that examination first can help a person change their mindset and, in turn, grow their confidence and overall productivity. This also prevents them from re-creating the same issue elsewhere. About Kea Meyers Duggan: Kea Meyers Duggan is an award-winning entrepreneur, show host, speaker, and recognized career coach on overcoming fear. She has worked with hundreds of driven emerging and experienced leaders globally to help them build the courage they need to create their own holistic vision for success then break that vision down into realistic steps they can take immediately. With training in transformational coaching and 20+ years of experience in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for companies like Intel and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Kea is widely regarded as an empowering and inspiring coach, mentor and speaker by senior marketing and HR leaders and CEOs. Her insights have been featured in Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Elite Daily, Career Contessa, The Financial Diet, and other digital platforms. ~ Outline of the Episode: [01:40] Kea Meyer Duggan’s background and advocacy ~ More from Kea Meyers Duggan… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmduggan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/keameyersduggan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keameyersduggan/ Website: https://keameyersduggan.com/ ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Marriage, Inc. | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:43:11 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Dr. Robin Buckley, who shares parallels between marriage and business. Her style of relationship coaching uniquely reflects her accomplishments and experiences. Robin has a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in both executive and couples coaching. She likens a relationship to a business, including themes such as handling new things, task assignment to whomever is a better fit, even battling gender stereotypes and having confidence in your partner to complete tasks in their own way. But one of the biggest focal points is being able to keep in mind the mission statement of the relationship. A lot to unpack in this episode so be sure to stay tuned! About Dr. Robin Buckley: Dr. Robin Buckley helps high-achieving clients thrive in their careers and relationships as both an Executive Coach and Couples Coach. She is an author, public speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach who works with executives and high-performance couples. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework and cognitive-behavioral strategies to support clients in creating and executing concrete, strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships. The owner of Insights Group Psychological & Coaching Services, Dr. Buckley has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and served as a doctoral professor and dissertation chair for students in business, leadership, education, and healthcare. She has published two books, including Voices From the Village: Advice for girls on the verge of adulthood. Dr. Buckley is a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been featured as an expert on multiple media platforms, including Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Nike, various podcasts and news radio, and will be a TEDx speaker in May 2022. ~ Outline of the Episode: ~ More from Dr. Avigail Lev: Website: www.drrobinbuckley.com ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| We Are All on the Same Team | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Jake Fishbein as they discuss a very timely topic of bringing men and women together in the workplace. As an executive coach and men’s group leader, Jake talks confidence and vulnerability challenges facing men. He shares examples, such as the lack of spaces for men to be vulnerable, how men tend to disconnect when they’re having a tough time, and more. Talking about how gender stereotypes hold us back and finding new, more authentic ways to engage can release everyone from the internal and external pressures we face. More to learn in this highly empowering episode so be sure to stay tuned! Jacob “Coach Jake” Fishbein is an Executive & Personal Coach who specializes in helping people and teams make and navigate their most pressing choices. He’s passionate about helping men and women make proactive decisions and pushing their endeavors forward in purposeful and powerful ways. For him, coaching is all about learning - learning about yourself, your choices, your results, and how you can choose differently to create something new for you and the people and communities you impact. Coach Jake received his professional coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), is a PCC accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is an ACE Certified Coach (Accelerating Coach Excellence) after training with David Peterson (Former Director of Executive Coaching & Leadership at Google) and David Goldsmith (pioneer of the coaching industry). Before becoming a full-time coach, Coach Jake was a publicist for Jonathan Marder + Company, the general manager for Footnote Records, and the co-founder and COO of Experience Vinyl. He graduated magna cum laude from Kenyon College with a B.A. in History, and two track & field school records. ~ Outline of the Episode: [02:24] Jake Fishbein’s background and advocacy [08:59] What women see and what lies underneath [12:51] Do men have resources or spaces for vulnerability? [22:32] Opportunities for change and improvement in spaces for men [29:12] What can women do in support [35:05] Creating an expansive definition of masculinity [42:38] Collectively creating safe spaces for both genders And many more! ~ More from Jake Fishbein… Website: https://jakefishbein.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein/ The Arena Group: https://www.thearenaweekend.com/ ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women: Join the Facebook group Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: Join our upcoming event, Building a Better Workplace: Bringing Men and Women into Conversation | |||
| My Story | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:16:25 | |
Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! We’re doing something a little different in this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files. This week, I share my never-before-released story of how impostor syndrome derailed my lifelong dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and how, in hindsight, that became the greatest blessing of my life, leading me to the work I do today. I also share insights to help you re-frame times when self-doubt may have held you back from pursuing your dreams. Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Website: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| Mastering Spontaneous Communication | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:37:27 | |
Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Kristy Olinger as they talk about how to master spontaneous communication. In this episode, Kristy shares how she struggled with communicating and sharing her ideas with others when she took a role in strategy. She also shares what she did to overcome that obstacle and provides strategies that worked for her so others can accelerate that learning curve. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode, so stay tuned! Soft Skills are the Hardest! Communicating clearly and professionally requires dexterity, and it is one of the essential soft skills needed in any work. But, while it is already ingrained in each individual, articulating ideas well is also one of the hardest to master, according to Kristy. The only way to get better is to practice. Kristy acknowledges that there are different approaches and that we all need to decide to decide for ourselves what works best. To some people, realizing they can build their communication skills with other people is empowering, and to some, it is a daunting task because it takes effort. Communication is a complex issue, but building confidence and learning how to navigate the conversation works. About Kristy Olinger: A 20-year career in the banking industry has taught Kristy Olinger that even the most innovative ideas are useless until you can communicate them in a way that inspires others into action. Her ability to tell the business story became the differentiator that propelled Kristy to lead the credit card product strategy of some of the country’s largest banks. For over a decade, she had been teaching these skills and mentoring individuals. Kristy teaches communication strategies that help people build relationships and expand influence so they can crush goals. She hosts a bi-weekly podcast, called The Opposite of Small Talk, for curious people interested in self-awareness and self-development. Kristy lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with her husband Brian and her two daughters, Mary and Bree. She is an active community member and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Radnor Memorial Library. ~ Outline of the Episode: [01:24] Kristy’s struggle with communication and how she coped [05:20] Some steps to start solving the problem in communication [10:19] Pay attention closely – it’s all about intentionality [20:26] Spontaneous speaking can be practiced to get better at it [26:50] Know people and their perspectives to position your message well [31:04] Be your authentic self to communicate comfortably ~ More from Kristy Olinger: Website: https://www.kristyolinger.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyolinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko.communication/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28t8dT8fafkdfUsYN9WE4g Phrase Bank: https://kristyolinger.ck.page/b13c48205e Growth Mindset Challenge; https://kristyolinger.com/growthmindset ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecCareer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.meninger | |||
| It's Not About Me | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:44:47 | |
Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Stephanie Olson as they chat about how leadership is not about you, the leader -- a concept that they both agree on. Stephanie also shares how she started her non-profit organization, the Set Me Free Project, which helps educate children and adults to prevent human trafficking. In this episode, Stephanie talks about how she has grown her business while navigating the self-doubts she has experienced along the way. Stephanie shares that framing certain moments as experiments have allowed her and her team to have room for mistakes, which has allowed them to grow. A lot to learn about battling impostor syndrome in this episode so stay tuned! Stephanie Olson is a speaker, an author, and the CEO of The Set Me Free Project. Stephanie Olson holds a degree in Psychology. Her experience includes: Seven years of curriculum writing and development for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and alcohol and drug addictions. Ten years of educating women in the area of empowerment and intrinsic value. Nine years of educating youth ages 11-18 in healthy relationships, the dangers of human trafficking, and social media safety. Stephanie has had extensive training, research, and study of human trafficking prevention education and social media safety. She is a sought-after speaker on women, youth, human trafficking, and social media safety while leading The Set Me Free Project to help prevent youth and young adults from personally experiencing trafficking. ~ Outline of the Episode: ● [02:21] About Stephanie and Set Me Free Project ● [09:29] Creating the infrastructure for protection ● [12:11] Undermining and overpreparing because of anxiety ● [17:34] Pressure from titles and the anxiety behind it ● [21:53] Choosing who to be vulnerable with ● [27:40] Allowance for failure is a step forward ● [31:58] Leadership is knowing where to adjust ● [41:25] How to connect with Stephanie and Set Me Free Project ● And many more! ~ Connect with Stephanie’s Set Me Free Project Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Website: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| What if Trauma is a Gift? | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:43:39 | |
Welcome to The Imposter Syndrome Files! Today, Kim is joined by Jennifer Kauffman who shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, including surviving the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, and how it has changed her life. As a result of these horrific events, Jennifer realized that there were pieces missing from her life that she hadn’t noticed previously. She would not wish for anyone to go through the same trauma, but she recognizes that with trauma came an opportunity to reflect more consciously on her values and goals. Stay tuned to this amazing episode to learn more about how Jennifer came to view trauma as a gift. Forgiveness leads to acceptance and power: Understanding what’s within and not within your control will help you cope with trauma and all the emotions that accompany it. Knowing that you cannot control what has already happened can be difficult to accept, but what’s more difficult is navigating current events without a sense of control over your emotions and actions. Jennifer shares that not having the drive to control everything has helped her find peace in her own mind. Taking the first step: Jennifer shares that it’s important to recognize that you don’t have to have everything figured out. Just take the first step and everything will unfold from there. It’s important to know where you want to go, but everything starts with the decision to make the journey. Jennifer also shared how she allowed her intuition to override her logical brain to free herself from physical and emotional limitations that had been holding her back. Despite her life’s many successes and accomplishments, Jennifer has always been in search of more: more peace, more love, more joy, more money, more passion, and more fulfillment. She is a bestselling author, award-winning results coach, inspirational speaker, Executive Producer of Emmy award-winning films, and trauma survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Her heart’s desire is to inspire impossible transformation in those who truly want to live a life they love—a life where they rise up and thrive! ~ Outline of the Episode: [01:46] About Jennifer Kauffman and her advocacy [06:14] The journey through the trauma [16:16] Identifying what you can control [21:24] How logic sometimes limit possibilities [30:50] Sharing the story for a bigger purpose [33:21] How personal experiences define the story [36:29] Why it’s important to just take the first step And many more! ~ Connect with Jennifer: To learn more about Jennifer, her books, and other transformational work, go to: https://jenniferkauffman.com To access her transformational film, go directly to: www.theresgottobemoretolife.com ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Website: Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp: Leading Women Facebook group: | |||
| Doing Your Best Does Not Mean Being Perfect | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:35:03 | |
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk stress and burnout. If you’re a high achiever (hint: if you’re listening to this podcast, you are), you’re likely at higher risk for stress and burnout because of the way you approach your work. My guest this week is Avery Thatcher, a former ICU nurse who now specializes in burnout recovery. Avery shares her personal journey as someone who understood the risk factors for burnout yet still suffered from what she refers to as her own epic burnout experience. Here we talk about the three stages of chronic stress and how to recognize them. We also talk about how to manage our energy to prevent burnout. And we talk about how to do your best work without the pressure to always be perfect. | |||
| Overcoming Self-Doubt Caused by Learning Disabilities | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:44:43 | |
Welcome to the Impostor Syndrome Files! In this episode, Kim is joined by Alex Gilbert, a coach and consultant who specializes in helping adults with learning disabilities. Alex shares her personal experience with ADHD and dyslexia in the workplace and discusses the self-doubt she faced when working in unsupportive environments. She also shares how she now helps professionals to set themselves up for success in the workplace.
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| Be a Walking Buddha | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:38:17 | |
Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Dr. Avigail Lev, a licensed psychologist who shares her own experiences with impostor syndrome and how she helps others to overcome their feelings of self-doubt. In this episode, Dr. Abby shares valuable insight on how to change behaviors, which helps us to change our thoughts. Listen to learn more on how to handle difficult emotions and experiences in ways you may never have previously learned. Dr. Avigail (Abby) Lev is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker, and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. She has co-authored three books on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to strengthen relationships and has presented her research at numerous conferences. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Dr. Drew, Bloomberg news, Verywell Mind, MSN, Psych Central, KGO, Psychologists Off the Clock, Healing Powers Podcast, Dateable, and many more. Dr. Lev is also the founder of CBT online, an online platform that connects people with online therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy and offers CBT resources such as webinars, e-courses, videos, worksheets, mindfulness audio, and much more. Dr. Lev utilizes evidence-based practices to help people who are struggling with a variety of issues live happier and more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Dr. Avigail Lev and telehealth services at https://bayareacbtcenter.com/, https://cbtonline.com/, and Amazon. ~ Outline of the Episode: [01:44] About Dr. Avigail Lev [02:39] How a mental health professional handles impostor syndrome [04:48] Insight on cognitive behavioral therapy [11:23] Trials of making behavioral changes [18:35] Insight is not enough, but its a part of the process [20:22] Emphasis on compassion [24:20] Knowing where you have control and where you don’t [29:08] How the media gaslights [31:43] Allowing yourself and other people to be vulnerable And many more! ~ More from Dr. Avigail Lev: Learn more about Dr. Avigail Lev and her telehealth services: ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrom Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group: Websites: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||
| How Our Body Image Influences Our Confidence | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:35:00 | |
Welcome to The Impostor Syndrome Files! Join Kim Meninger and Anne Poirier as they talk about how a woman’s body often becomes their identity. Anne shares what led to her fitness career, as well as what led her to re-evaluate her relationship to fitness and her body. Anne talks about how deep-rooted experiences and beliefs led her down her path, including an eating disorder at 12 years old. She shares how her mindset changed and that ultimately, the key to staying healthy in both mind and body is by listening to yourself first. A lot to learn from this episode about self-love and how it affects the people around us as well so stay tuned! About Ann Poirier: Having overcome her own eating, food, weight, and body image challenges and drawing upon close to 4 decades of experience, specialized training and advanced certifications, Anne Poirier created the Body Joyful Solution and wrote ‘The Body Joyful’ to share her highly personal and life-changing journey. Anne is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Confidence Coach, Self-Talk Trainer, Eating Disorder Specialist and Author. Anne is the Founder of Shaping Perspectives, A Woman’s Way to Joy and the leader of the Body Joyful Revolution Community, an online source of support and encouragement for women of all sizes, shapes, and weights. This group of women is committed to rejecting society’s thin ideal and diet culture, so they can feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies and selves. To learn more about Anne Poirier, visit https://shapingperspectives.com or follow her @annepoirier11 on Instagram. For a free digital copy of the book, drop an email to anne@thebodyjoyful.com ~ Outline of the Episode: [02:02] About Ann Poirier and getting into fitness [08:06] What made Anne realize that something’s not healthy [12:34] How to distinguish being healthy and being harmful [17:52] What were Anne’s resources to get to her current mindset [20:11] The deal with appreciating other people’s courage [22:46] Taking responsibility for how we affect other people [26:20] Anne’s difference from her previous self [25:42] More about Anne’s book And many more! Links to Anne’s resources: The Body Joyful book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Joyful-Anne-Poirier/dp/1949116816 The Body Joyful Revolution: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bodyjoyfulrevolution Shaping Perspectives: https://shapingperspectives.com/ (blogs and resources) ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge Learn more about the Leading Women discussion group Websites: Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other women: Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges | |||