Here's how you can conquer imposter syndrome and self-doubt to achieve career success.

Doubt is natural. In fact, it would seem strange to the point of overconfidence or arrogance if you have never doubted your abilities. But in those moments use the grey flashback power that all movies show - go back in time to your achievements, those that were recognised by others and those that you recognised as an accomplishment. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that can help you get over that bump in the road. It can also remind you what are your strengths, because we don’t always remember all of them. These moments of doubt, can be the pit stops we need to refuel, reflect and re-strategise.

Break down those feelings of self doubt into small pieces, address one by one It could be related to upskilling, reskilling or business needs. Connect to the people for feedback Take bold steps Start believing in yourself by winning over small or short term goals and eventually Build up

When in doubt, zoom out. At times we can get sucked into a feeling of "less than", "not good enough", "fear", and if not addressed, they can overwhelm and we can begin to focus on these while missing the bigger picture. Step away, get a new perspective, focus on your successes while zooming out to see where you're headed long term. Then bring it back into focus and get busy on what you can do today, do it your best, and turn the rest over. You don't build a wall. You lay one brick perfectly at a time. The result is a wall. 🙏

Look, even if we don't want to admit it, all of us are still that scared child hoping someone will sit with us at lunch, or the kid stepping up to the plate praying he doesn't strike out in front of the cute girl he has a massive crush on, or the teen who woke up the day of the dance with a huge zit on her face she is convinced is as large as a full moon and just as shiny. We are all imposters to some extent. We hide all these funny little insecurities and childhood hurts and wounds and we hope no one can see what is behind the confident facade. Just accept it and move forward as the smart, capable bad-ass you know you are. The most successful people on the planet have said to themselves "can they tell I don't know what I'm doing?"

Reframing your thoughts is a powerful antidote to imposter syndrome. Instead of letting inner criticism get you down, challenge it with concrete evidence of your abilities and achievements. Replace negative self-talk with positive mantras and accept that perfection is an unattainable mirage. By shifting your focus to learning and growth, you turn challenges into stepping stones, not obstacles. This change of mindset strengthens your confidence, celebrates your achievements and helps you build a more positive and resilient self-image.

One thing that has really helped me over the years is documenting my achievements. I like to keep a jar of small scrolls - each one briefly describes an achievement, a milestone I am proud of. I like to capture all my achievements no matter how small or big. And they are my best pick-me-ups on a rainy day. It also helps sometimes to simply go through your resume to shift your mindset in a positive direction - after all what is a better evidence of your professional success than your resume?

When negative self-talk creeps in, counter it with concrete examples of your achievements and abilities. Remind yourself of the skills you've developed and the successes you've had. Shift your mindset from seeking perfection to embracing growth and learning. Recognize that making mistakes and facing challenges are part of the journey and that there are opportunities for improvement. Focusing on your progress and viewing obstacles as learning experiences can diminish self-doubt and build confidence in your capabilities.

In my experience, the most important reframing is embracing a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset are more successful, happy, and resilient. It's easy to slip into a belief that failure highlights your inabilities. With a growth mindset you believe that you can improve through hard work and effort. You see new challenges as a way to learn from possible mistakes. How can you get these results: - See mistakes and failures as opportunities to learn - Be motivated by growth in yourself and others - Seek out people that challenge and teach you - Take on new things - Believe you can accomplish anything - Be open to feedback and critique - Persist in the face of setbacks - Celebrate success - Make decisions that align with your values

When you’re feeling depressed or insecure about your efforts and achievements of the past. It’s incredibly important to reach out to those that you worked with to speak with them and understand the differences and benefits you brought to them. Often times we forget how many people we’ve touched. And the skill that it took to do so. So when we are feeling insecure or depressed or have any doubt about ourselves or our abilities, just like with depression the best thing to do is reach out and talk to your friends. Or your family. I’ve personally suffered from this syndrome. It’s really confusing and a tough mental place to be. Reaching out to friends and families is always a good option.

Feedback is a great tool for development. Often times we're harder on ourselves than how others see us. Seeking feedback and asking if you're adding value or how you can continue to do so puts you ahead of the game. I was once informed, by the sheer notion of seeking for developmental growth I have put myself in a great position to succeed.

É fundamental não se entender um feedback negativo, como algo pessoal. Um feedback negativo pode e deve ajudar-nos a melhorar

Nehmen Sie Feedback als Teil des Lernprozesses an und nutzen Sie es, um Ihr Selbstvertrauen zu stärken. Indem Sie offen für Rückmeldungen sind und diese konstruktiv nutzen, können Sie kontinuierlich an sich arbeiten und wachsen. Dies hilft Ihnen nicht nur, Ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern, sondern auch das Gefühl des Hochstapler-Syndroms zu überwinden, da Sie eine realistischere Einschätzung Ihrer Kompetenzen und Leistungen erhalten.

Picturing yourself excelling in your role and receiving recognition by uncovering what is your real professional and human value! If you are not aware of then nobody else will,

To visualize success while suffering from Imposter Syndrome is not by thinking and seeing the here and now. Its about looking forward and thinking where do I need to improve to get to the next step. When you focus on the now, Then you are adding to the Imposter Syndrome and telling yourself you are not ready yet. When you look forward to the next step and what work is required to get there, then you are telling yourself YOU GOT THIS and that its time to focus on whats the next level up.

Visualization of success needs an assessment and maybe reframing of the challenges. The successful outcome might look much different under reframing while defining a better path. More confidence follows and self doubt flies out the window. How did your self confidence become challenged? Is it real doubt or is it caused by unrealistic assessments of solutions needed? Often it’s the latter. Not the former.

¿Qué te dices a tí de tí cada mañana? Asegúrate de siempre salir de casa o empezar el trabajo desde casa, con un mensaje positivo para tí... y esto no es "basura de auto motivación", es algo que sabes que te puedes decir positivamente, porque eres muy capaz en ello.

Projeter du positif Ne rien prendre personnellement Prendre du recul Sont parmis les facteurs essentiel pour la confiance en soi

Join a network. A network where the people help each other to achieve goals. This is the ultimate support you can get. It will open doors. What you don't know about, they will know. If you don't know who can help you, they will try to find the right person. Today people are alone, and they think it's normal. But they are fooled by society. We are supposed to NOT be alone, and grow our networks, and share our goals, and help each other to achieve goals. It's the opposite of what people are doing.

You could build support around you. But you need to be aware of the self-doubt and beat it not by hearing what others say, But by proving to yourself that you can do this and that you are here for the right reason. Skillset and action will allow you to get past this.

Cercar-nos de pessoas que nos desafiem, ajuda-nos a sermos melhores. As conversas com colegas que consideramos bons profissionais ajudam-nos a aprender diariamente.

Surround yourself with a supportive network of peers, mentors, and professionals who encourage and uplift you. A strong support system provides a sense of belonging and reassurance, helping you to navigate self-doubt. Engaging with others who share similar experiences can also offer valuable perspectives and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.

My antidote for imposter syndrome is building the courage to not stop learning, questioning, growing and engaging in the area/s that you want to grow in(to).

El síndrome del impostor es un fenómeno psicológico en el cual las personas dudan de sus logros y tienen un miedo persistente de ser descubiertas como un "fraude", hablo desde mi experiencia vivida con miembros de mis equipos, a pesar de que muchos de ellos/as, tenían suficientes competencias, habilidades, y logros. Mis recomendaciones: -Muy importante, no soy psicólogo ni psiquiatra, si hay una posible enfermedad detrás, debe actuar un profesional. -Hablarle de lo mucho que ha conseguido, de lo mucho que hemos conseguido todos gracias a él. - Hacerlo con datos, soluciones y acciones concretas que consiguió. - Desafía sus creencias negativas: Pregúntate si sus creencias se basan en hechos y busca evidencia que demuestre lo contrario.

7. Just Do It 💪 The best way to conquer imposter syndrome and self-doubt is to conquer your fear by doing it. However, the courage to just do it should be accompanied by an ever learning and unlearning attitude to build and reskill yourself on the job

Here are some strategies to overcome it: Acknowledge Your Achievements Reflect on the effort Recognizing and celebrating your achievements Challenge Negative Self-Talk Objective Self-Assessment Recognize your strengths and weaknesses

A colleague of mine introduced me to the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. This helps one to move away from “killing fires” everyday to creating a focused environment to complete tasks. Confidence and positive energy is built when tasks are completed (on time and of good quality).