Ep 09: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Your Permission to Pause

Join me, Jo Cowlin, in this episode of Your Permission to Pause as I explore the origins of the term "imposter syndrome," how it manifests, and why I believe labelling ourselves in this way might not be particularly helpful. We'll discuss the imposter cycle, perfectionism, and the fear of failure and success, along with the denial of competence - key traits often linked to imposter syndrome. More importantly, I'll share practical strategies to dismantle these patterns and manage them more effectively. We'll question societal norms, dissect our habits, and scrutinise our beliefs to gain a clearer perspective.

Whether it’s addressing perfectionism, challenging our inner critic, or shifting our mindset towards growth and self-compassion, this episode aims to empower you to break free from the confines of imposter syndrome. So, tune in as we unravel the complexities of these experiences and learn to embrace periods of growth with confidence.

Here are the Highlights:

01:19 Navigating imposter syndrome and managing self-doubt.

04:13 Understanding and coping with imposter syndrome.

08:03 Red flags for burnout and perfectionism traits.

09:37 Workload increase linked to anxiety, imposter syndrome.

13:45 Moderation in thinking patterns can prevent burnout.

19:41 Recognise needs, challenge beliefs, and speak kindly.

23:44 Practice mindfulness, kindness, and self-compassion for change.

24:56 Awareness, change, kindness, connection, growth, embrace, practice.

Meet your host Jo Cowlin

Jo Cowlin keeps it real.

Some people might like to call her ‘a motivational people development expert’ but Jo would rather you didn’t.

Jo is a no-nonsense, straight-talking northerner

She is also a transformational coach, facilitator and game changer. She has a passion for results and is dedicated to helping leaders realise their aspirations without compromising their wellbeing.

She dares individuals to be different by eliminating corporate BS, life coaching, and hand-holding, and instead encourages breaking through barriers to gain clarity and step into personal power for a life without limits.

Passionate about learning and growth, she is dedicated to delivering results, drawing from her own experiences of overcoming corporate burnout, overwhelm, and a lack of direction. She turned this all around, and created a way forward that brought the balance that she needed to thrive no matter what life threw at her. Resilience and a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is at the core of all of her work which is predominantly aimed at helping leaders and their teams refocus, regroup and rapidly adjust to change. With a background in pharmaceutical leadership and expertise across various sectors, she offers coaching and leadership programs tailored to individual and organisational needs.

When Jo isn’t transforming company cultures, you’ll find her managing her 3 teenage girls’ busy social calendars. She’s a dab hand in the kitchen and true to form, loves to keep her food real. And if she isn’t doing either of those you will find her out in nature walking her dog or lifting a barbell in the gym.

Find out more about Jo here: https://jocowlin.com/

Connect with Jo:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-cowlin/

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