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
Finding Your Purpose
In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about finding your purpose. My guest this week is Dave Chauhan, author, speaker and former corporate leader who walked away from his established career to pursue a deeper connection with purpose. Dave shares his personal journey of reflection, the signals that told him it was time to make a change and the painful yet transformative process of rediscovering his values.
We explore how purpose often reveals itself in times of discomfort, why courage matters more than certainty and how growth comes not from avoiding pain but from working through it. Dave also opens up about the messy, imperfect reality of pursuing purpose and how identity, values and leadership are all intertwined.
About My Guest
Dave Chauhan, author of 'Captain, Set Sail,' is a former corporate leader turned leadership visionary who believes that in a world of constant change, true leadership isn't about control, but about the deeply human art of navigation. He is also the Director of Purple Spark Advisory, a consulting practice based in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.
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Connect with Dave:
Website: www.davechauhan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davechauhan/
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