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Statistics show that 75% of executive women report having personally experienced impostor syndrome at different points in their career, and 85% believe imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by women in corporate America.
In this episode of the She Leads Now Podcast, we’ll learn from Suzanne McColl on how to deal with imposter syndrome. Suzanne is a Therapist, as well as an author and speaker. Specializing in EMDR therapy, she supports individuals in healing from various forms of trauma and other distressing life experiences.
Through her own journey of recovery from imposter syndrome and feelings of inadequacy, Suzanne began applying different techniques, and other modalities to her own process of healing, that she later used to support her patients. With a successful group practice in place and solo business on the rise, Suzanne has demonstrated that you can heal from trauma, overcome imposter syndrome, and pursue the goals or purpose you feel called to achieve.
If you are struggling with imposter syndrome, grab a pen and paper, Suzanne has some tips.
Key Takeaways:
- If you have passion for whatever you are doing, you will always find a way of making it work.
- Nobody is perfect. We are all fighting different insecurities. Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself with someone else.
- When you let panic and anxiety take over, you lose control, and you cannot think straight.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [3:51] Getting to know Suzzanne and her journey to becoming a fantastic coach
- [6:28] How Suzzanne transitioned from being an employee to an entrepreneur
- [10:59] What’s the root of imposter syndrome?
- [14:37] Common types of unknown trauma
- [18:18] How to create awareness of your trauma
- [21:42]How to give yourself self-compassion and grace to process your trauma before moving to healing.
- [23:50] How to separate yourself from imposter syndrome once you identify the triggers
- [25:31] How to draw the fine line between looking at others and seeing they are equally struggling and not trying to compare yourself with them
- [26:37] Is the business environment to blame for imposter syndrome?
- [29:41] The most significant lessons that Suzanne has learned, not just necessarily in building the business but in becoming and embodying a leader in this space
- [32:14] Connect with Suzanne
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Get In Touch:
- Website: https://www.suzannemccollllc.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannemccolllpc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suzanne-mccoll-lpc/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emdrexpert/_created/
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