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Overcoming imposter PHENOMENON

Resilience is focusing on the things you can control

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If you believe you can, you're right

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There will always be someone who doubts you, don't let that person be you

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Resilience is focusing on the things you can control ⋆ If you believe you can, you're right ⋆ There will always be someone who doubts you, don't let that person be you ⋆

Where to start?

Imposter phenomenon is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud, even when your skills and successes are evident. At work, it can lead to overworking, undervaluing your achievements, and holding back from opportunities, but understanding it is the first step towards building lasting confidence and recognising your true capability.

  1. Practice Assertive Communication

    Use “I” statements to express your needs without apology.

    How?

    Instead of saying, “Sorry, but could I possibly get a raise?” say, “I’ve delivered strong results, and I’d like to discuss a salary adjustment that reflects my contributions.”

  2. Identify Your Non-Negotiables

    Set clear limits on workload, working hours, and commitments.

    How?

    If you're consistently asked to stay late, try saying, “I’m happy to give my best during working hours, but I have commitments in the evening that I need to honor.”

  3. Use Cognitive Reappraisal

    Reframe stressful situations by focusing on what you can control.

    How?

    If a meeting doesn’t go as planned, shift your perspective from “I failed” to “I gained valuable experience that will help me improve next time.”

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  • Own your successes

Document them, share them, and advocate for yourself. Confidence comes AFTER action. So go for it!

  • Demonstrate that your voice matters

    Be direct, contribute your ideas, and claim your space in conversations.

  • Build a Strong Network

    Surround yourself with mentors, allies, and sponsors who can support your growth and open new doors.

Strategies for success

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Like learning any new skill, this takes time and energy. Start by picking ONE thing to focus on.

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from my clients

  • Director, mum of three

    I was drawn to coaching when I found it was difficult (and exhausting frankly) to balance the demands of being a mother against sustaining a fulfilling and meaningful career in a fast-paced and sometimes thankless industry.

    I needed to rebuild my confidence and create a new way of working - with boundaries. Coaching is helping to give me clarity and find solutions.

    I'm not there yet but I'm accepting that sometimes it is about progress and not perfection. I am now using my voice more to ask for what I need and I'm not afraid to walk away from work scenarios that do not respect work/life balance.

    I would absolutely recommend Charlotte as a coach. She brings a calming and reflective energy to every conversation, which is so rare but so needed in this hyper-reactive world!

  • INTERNATIONAL TV PRODUCER

    Coaching helped me to recognise the feelings and the sources. It made me look at ways I could try to stop them impacting me so much. It also made me feel heard and to have my feelings recognised rather than dismissed/told that's just the way TV is. I would recommend this coaching service because Charlotte is the kindest, nicest and most observant person I could recommend anyone do it with.

  • Service Manager

    Charlotte's approach to supporting me managing challenges in my work was what made her such a great coach. She understood me and my challenges, but more importantly, how to adapt her approach in supporting me with them. When I needed direct support, such as answers or guidance from herself she could outline the reason and thinking behind this, whilst she could also recognise when she could challenge me to think of solutions myself with insightful and reflective questions. This supported me to develop my ability to independently problem solve but also recognise the signs of when I did actually need support from someone else and I could clearly ask for what I needed." 

  • CEO returning to work

    I had recently part time returned to a CEO role after a period of 9 months' maternity leave, and was seeking reassurance and a confidence boost to deal with this massive challenge. The coaching led me to question doubts, and to treat myself with more kindness - the kind of kindness that I would offer my own staff in the same situation. It allowed me the time and space to voice worries and concerns that I didn't even realise I was carrying - allowing me to start processing them and dealing with them to overcome my emotional journey of returning to work

  • Programme Manager

    Charlotte's Psychological knowledge and calm approach to problem solving is unparalleled. She's an incredible collaborator and I highly recommend partnering with her. She hosted a number of development sessions as part of our popular webinar series receiving exceptional feedback from senior L&D professionals

“I still have a little impostor syndrome… It doesn’t go away, that feeling that you shouldn’t take me that seriously. What do I know? I share that with you because we all have doubts in our abilities, about our power and what that power is.”

Michelle Obama

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