The Impostor Syndrome Files
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Are you living with chronic self-doubt? Do you question whether you deserve to be in your role? If so, you're not alone! As a leadership coach and lifelong struggler with impostor syndrome, I wanted to create a space where professionals can tell their personal stories and unburden themselves of the silent shame that comes with this experience. I also wanted listeners to be able to hear themselves in others and realize that they are not alone. On this podcast, we'll share the stories of professionals from different backgrounds who've struggled with and learned to manage impostor syndrome. We'll also learn from experts on how to better manage ourselves and our environments to minimize the overall threat of impostor syndrome. Let's erase the stigma and stop feeling ashamed of these very normal experiences. And let's come together to share our challenges and strategize how to effectively rise above them.
The Impostor Syndrome Files
What’s Good Enough?
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about managing the pressure to be an A student at work. Many of us felt really comfortable in school because we were given very clear instructions. The workplace, unfortunately, does not come with clear instructions, yet we cling to old habits for the illusion of emotional safety these habits bring us. My guest this week, Lauree Ostrofsky, helps introverts, A students and overthinkers to more confidently take their next leap. Here Lauree and I explore how deciding for ourselves what’s good enough can help us manage perfectionism and begin to loosen the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to so that we can do more of what is meaningful to us.
About My Guest
Lauree helps career-minded introverts, overthinkers and A students clarify their next leap and feel more confident putting themselves out there. She's the author of the happy how-to, "Simply Leap,” and the memoir, "I'm scared & doing it anyway," about her own leaps after a brain tumor diagnosis at 28. She's a coach, hugger and people connector, and believes wholeheartedly in Doing Business Differently. Get acquainted at SimplyLeap.com.
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Connect with Lauree:
Overthinker's Quiz: https://simplyleap.com/quiz
Book: https://simplyleap.com/book
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lauree_ostrofsky
LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/laureeostrofsky
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