But I Need Imposter Syndrome To Perform! (And Other Pretend-Benefits) [Episode 057]

Ditching Imposter Syndrome

Today we're looking at the myth around "But I need Imposter Syndrome to perform!"

This episode is for your if you've ever found yourself thinking (or saying!) this, because - spoiler alert - this myth is going to stop you from ditching Imposter Syndrome, as well as potentially trashing your productivity and performance. You deserve better than that, so I'm sharing solutions today!

And this is also essential listening, if you're a line manager, HR professional, business leader, mental health first data, or somebody who simply cares a lot about helping people with impostor syndrome, because this is one of the biggest barriers to clearing it out once and for all. It can turn teams toxic in just a few weeks, and it is a myth we really need to ditch.

What's waiting for you:

• What really happens when we use Imposter Syndrome to perform?
• How does that impact performance, productivity, people and profit?
• The problem with dependency on stress for motivation
• How can we motivate ourselves to excel, without using Imposter Syndrome as a self-destructive crutch?
• Why the two types of stress are the key to unlocking this
• And the simple attitude and culture shift we all need to make, to support people in shifting from surviving to thriving

Resources from this episode:

• The Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App - make sure you do the Imposter Syndrome 101 course (it's even available for free members)
• Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ App - Courage Club members have access to the March 2024 monthly hacks training on escaping the stress cycle (Join here now, if you're not a member yet)
• Episode 24 - But Surely Imposter Syndrome Is Incurable?
• Episode 11 - How To Spot The Imposter Syndrome Warning Signs - Before You Self-Sabotage
• Episode 52: The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome - And How They Predict Your Stress Response
• Episode 48 - The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome & Burnout (And Why It's Not Your Fault You Can't Shake It)
• Episode 44 - How Toxic Teammates Trigger Imposter Syndrome
• Episode 37 - Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Threat to Team Performance
• Episode 29 - The Truth About 'Do It Scared': The Antidote and Which Of The Two Types Of Fear Is Trashing Your Confidence