Comments on: Imposter Syndrome. What is it and do you have it?

By: becs

becs — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:53:37 +0000

so me. as usual louise your blog posts are so very spot on 🙂

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:29:18 +0000

In reply to Jamie G. Dougherty. It's good to know you are helping women overcome this too Jamie. It can really make such a huge difference, once we realise that we don't need to listen to that voice, play small, or apologise for being who we are. Love you work!

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:28:21 +0000

In reply to Phyllis. Absolutely Phyllis, it all starts with the awareness, capturing that thought of "not good enough and turning it round. Great comment!

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:27:34 +0000

In reply to Renee. Absolutely Reneee. It's more try and project the outside what is real onthe inside, whilst you figure out this voice of doubt than actaully faking it, exactly as you say. Great comment!

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:26:22 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. Thats an excellent way to get real evidence of what how others see your capability objectively Kathryn. It can be so helpful in terms of seeing ourselves as we really are, and how we really perform in our jobs. GOOD LUCK in your job hunt...hope The uNiverse brings you something wonderful!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:09:09 +0000

I have just asked for people to endorse me on linked In and I am thinking am I really that good. So thanks for this blog definately what I need to think about with the job hunting.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:03:07 +0000

Not sure, if i love the idea of faking it til you make it. However, I do love that you address the need to keep it real. Cause as they say, if you can’t be who yourself, who are you being.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:00:21 +0000

So true, Louise! The Imposter Syndrome is epidemic in women!

Whenever symptoms hit, I really do try to remember that my reality is exactly what I think it is, and turn those thoughts right around.

I definitely struggle with acknowledging my own successes, though! And I think it’s a really important thing to continue to practice. 🙂

By: Jamie G. Dougherty

Jamie G. Dougherty — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:35:07 +0000

So true Louise. I talk to my clients all the time about the “imposter syndrome” and yet there are still moments when I feel it too. As you said, awareness is everything but in particular I loved your tip on playing with the boys. It is amazing how most men take their successes as a given while women often think any success is a one-off or happened by chance. Yes ladies, you are amazing and remember, if YOU don’t think you are special, you never will be. Love and success comes from the inside out. Much love!