Ep 12: Exploring Imposter Syndrome: Turning Down the Volume on Your Inner Critic
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Have you ever caught yourself questioning whether you really deserve your achievements, or wondered if everyone else is just more capable than you? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams explore the many layers of imposter syndrome. Unpacking what it really is (and what it isn’t), how it shows up differently for each of us, and how even high achievers can be plagued by self-doubt. Through candid conversation and years of coaching experience, Rebecca and Diane explore the myths, triggers, and sometimes surprising ways imposter syndrome drives our behaviour.
Tune in to hear insights on why imposter feelings can be so hard to shake, how our upbringing and work cultures play a part, and what practical steps you can start taking today to dial down that critical inner voice.
Here are the Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
06:12 Comfortable in discomfort: unpacking the negativity
09:49 Exploring personal imposter syndrome
12:57 Turning down the volume on inner criticism
16:12 Reframing Feedback: From “Negative” to “Developmental”
17:45 How Focusing on Strengths Builds Capacity and Confidence
21:32 Notice. Reflect. Shift: Building Awareness Around Inner Dialogue
About Rebecca & Diane:
Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams, leadership coaches with over 20 years experience, are on a mission to de-bunk some of the myths and barriers surrounding coaching, making it accessible to all, with a touch of humour and a human approach.
Diane brings energy and enjoyment to her coaching. She offers you time and space to deepen your thinking, reflect on how you are working and bring impactful behavioural change. Diane also works with teams to help them develop and reach their collective potential.
Rebecca coaches teams, leaders and emerging leaders across many different sectors. She brings empathy with a healthy dose of challenge to help leaders navigate their style and impact. She also helps teams to thrive through building trust and deep collaboration.
Headflex will flex the subjects that commonly appear in their coaching sessions and challenge each other and their guests to answer thought provoking questions, unlock answers and shift perspectives.
Connect with us at Headflex:
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.headflex.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/head.flex/
Connect with Rebecca Walker: www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawalker13/
Connect with Diane Williams: www.linkedin.com/in/dianewilliams1
Produced by Winter Audio.
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