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
Leading Change with Confidence
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about confidently leading change. Are you responsible for leading change? Maybe your role requires a lot of influence without authority. Or you’re a leader who has to drive change with your team. If so, you know how challenging it can be to get people on board. This week, I talk with Sarena Diamond, a transformation executive, about how to manage the human side of change. Here she shares a 3-step process for approaching change in the face of resistance, which is almost always rooted in fear. We also talk about what to do when you’re leading change and you doubt yourself.
About My Guest
Sarena Diamond is a multi-dimensional transformation executive with hands-on expertise in Organizational Change Management, Program & Project Management, Communications, Facilitation, and Training. Throughout her career at Accenture, IBM, Pepsi Cola, Hyperion and Mellon Investor Services, she worked with globally and culturally diverse teams, leaders and stakeholders to deliver transformative outcomes. Her client base spans from Fortune 100 enterprises to PE-backed ventures across a wide array of industries and she has worked with countless leaders struggling to find confidence and comfort in their roles.
Sarena is a quick study of people, situations and organizational needs. She faces challenges with curiosity and confidence, brings positivity to seemingly insurmountable problems and is purpose-driven to help teams navigate change effectively. Sarena established Diamond Solutions Group with the goal of partnering with leaders to maximize their investment of time and resources in transformation, while inspiring their teams to achieve great outcomes. Along the way, those same leaders build their own skills, capabilities and confidence such that their inner voice supports achieving greatness and squelches Imposter Syndrome tendencies.
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Connect with Sarena:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarena-diamond/
Website: https://www.diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com/
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