Imposter Syndrome

Unleash Your Inner Power: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Negative Thoughts

Have you ever found yourself trapped in the clutches of imposter syndrome? Or been at the mercy of relentless negative thoughts that seem to pop up at the most inopportune times? These challenges are more common than you might think, and the ability to conquer them is a skill that can revolutionize both your leadership prowess and your entire life.

Allow me to share a profound truth encapsulated in this timeless quote:

"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, no one can help you as much." - The Dhammapada

The insidious trap we often fall into is taking every thought that crosses our mind as the absolute truth. Whether it's a self-critical whisper or a paralyzing fear, these thoughts are not indisputable facts. Instead, they are narratives we construct, narratives that we have the extraordinary power to reshape at any given moment.

Imagine embarking on a daring career move, pursuing a lofty dream, or stepping boldly beyond your comfort zone, all while being guided by these disempowering voices and narratives. It's a recipe for self-sabotage.

Here's a piece of advice: You deserve better. You deserve to lead from a place of strength, clarity, and self-assuredness.

But it requires Mindfulness. It requires Awareness… AND the intentional action and response to these thoughts.

Case in point: only a few weeks ago, I dove in with an executive, who in digging into what was holding him back from taking certain actions was a niggly voice saying “Really, do you think you really can??” Simply becoming aware, and then crafting a plan forward, with how to respond, how to take intentional action, was transformative.

This executive is not alone. It is a common story for all of us, and one I see day in and day out.

So together let’s address it.

I invite you to delve deeper into this crucial topic by reading my Forbes article: The Number 1 Voice Certain to Drive Your Leadership off the Deep End

 Discover the origins of these voices and learn how to harness them to supercharge your leadership effectiveness.

📖 Read the article here:

But don't let the insights stop there.

If you're ready to break free from the shackles of self-doubt and elevate your leadership journey, reach out and connect. I'm here to help you not only understand, but also master the art of overcoming these internal barriers.

Do you feel like your organization could benefit from some of these approaches and insights? I do many keynote and corporate events, tailored to the needs of your organization, so let’s connect.

4 Powerful Takeaways From Last Month

We’ve been busy and I am still SOARING. After a fantastic month, keynoting at two conferences in Chicago, I am soaring and swimming in the incredible aftermath, reflections and take-aways. It was a tremendous few days, and I would love to share the top 3 aspects which blew me away 👇

🔥The people.

I had SUCH a blast getting to know so many incredible women at the Women in Law Enforcement Conference (a Foundation Research Associates Conference), what drives them and what they truly need.

The people I met at the Social Determinants of Health Conference (a Rise Conference) continue to think of out-of-the-box ways to solve problems, to save lives, and to really address the issues facing the health of our nation’s people through curiosity, cross-collaboration and information in ways which haven’t been done before.

🔥The engagement.

From the bathroom, to the hallway, to moments where I was preparing while dining solo (one evening), to the messages sent via social media (LI & Instagram) the number of individuals who stopped me to share their story or ask for further help, or to say that the content might actually save their 26-year-old marriage (!) was, and continues to be, more meaningful than I can express.

This is why I do this work: because of the potential (and impact) this work, when truly leveraged, has to transform leadership, lives, and relationships. To know that it’s working… that it’s landing at scale, is tremendously humbling and leaves me immeasurably grateful.

🔥The content.

Foundation Research Associates and Rise both put enormous effort into stellar lineups and content that would truly support the conference attendees. I learned so much from every session I attended, and am grateful for the work they do - and that these attendees are doing.

🔥The Energy (and Dancing!) …

I KNOW I said 3, but I couldn’t not include the dancing. Literally the energy was so high at both conferences, whether it was dancing in the hallway - or dancing during the SDoH service project packing 15,000 meals with US Health… the energy was extraordinary.

If you have a conference or event you are planning and looking for some fabulous content, reach out and let’s connect!

A few topics which can be tailored to your audience include:

• Mindful Leadership: 3 Steps to Resolve Miscommunications, Create Meaningful Connections, and Drive Results Even in the Toughest Times

• How to Skillfully Navigate Stress for Greater Effectiveness and Wellbeing

• How to Master the Levels of Leadership Effectiveness: Move from Fear & Frustration to Engagement & Innovation