Imposter Syndrome Will Not Hold Me Back

Don't Let It Hold You Back Either

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We’ve all heard the term “imposter syndrome” and felt it at one point. It’s the feeling that you are not qualified for whatever you’re doing or achieved. In other words, it’s feeling like a fraud, a fake, or a phony and doubting your abilities.

Psychology Today says that people with imposter syndrome. However, it’s not an official diagnosis; feel that they aren’t as competent or intelligent as others may think or that soon enough, people will discover the truth about them.

I first felt imposter syndrome when I started hosting my free masterclass teaching how to launch a podcast. I thought, “Who am I to be teaching others how to launch a podcast? Do I really know enough about podcasting to teach others? What if people find out I’m not smart enough to do this? Do I know what I’m talking about?” A bunch of doubting questions were running through my mind before I even did the first masterclass.

So much so that I was thinking about canceling the whole thing and not even doing it, however, my husband reminded me that people were interested in launching their podcasts or else I wouldn’t have anyone sign up, and second, I was ahead of those who wanted to launch because I already had my own show, so I can teach them how I did it and help them.

Seriously, THANK GOD FOR MY HUSBAND!

After receiving the feedback from my first few masterclasses (I host them monthly), the imposter syndrome slowly faded. Here are a few of them:

“I loved this presentation! It had great information, tools, and podcasting hosting sites. It was very informative and educational.”

“Heidy is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. She provided practical tips I can apply right away for my podcast.”

“Yesterday's class was so informative; you truly shine when speaking about what is so close to your heart. The level of encouragement we all got yesterday. You are so warm and approachable, making it an inviting experience.”

The imposter syndrome comes back from time to time, but it’s not as bad as it was in the beginning when I first started hosting the masterclass. I still have doubts sometimes that I’m not qualified to teach or coach others through the process of launching their podcast.

When I get encouraging messages or comments, I take a screenshot of them to read them when imposter syndrome is crawling back to my mind. They remind me that I know what I’m doing and can help and serve others in their podcasting journey.

But if you are experiencing imposter syndrome, I want you to know that you are not alone, and I am here to talk if you need someone to listen.

With Love, Heidy

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