How can vocal coaches build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome?

Vocal coaches can bolster confidence and combat imposter syndrome by fostering a positive learning environment, emphasizing individual progress, and providing constructive feedback. Encouraging self-reflection, setting achievable goals, and celebrating small victories contribute to a sense of accomplishment. Addressing fears openly and normalizing challenges in the learning process helps students understand that growth is a continuous journey. Building a supportive community within the coaching space reinforces a belief in one's abilities and diminishes imposter syndrome.

La practica hace al maestro. La mejor manera de mejorar tu confianza es teniendo amplio entendimiento de tu disciplina. Esto también ayudará contra el sindrome del impostor. Además, también se puede contar con un mentor. Cuando se duda de uno mismo, se puede confiar en las ense?anzas de alguien a quien consideramos un pilar.

It can be helpful to use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to to understand what certain parts of us are trying to protect us from. These protective parts are part of our psyche that have developed on response to our past experiences They can be overprotective - ultimately sabotaging and triggering the negative feelings they seek to avoid. IFS helps to identify and modify and release the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer/don't serve us, so we are more able to respond to present circumstances rather than reacting to thoughts and feelings triggered from the past about not being good enough. We are able to see ourselves and approach moments that matter from a place of calm, confidence, clarity, compassion etc.

Here is a threefold approach for neutralizing imposter syndrome 1. Deconstruct the overwhelm. Imposter syndrome is often the result of taking many different elements and lumping them into one category eg Public Speaking. Pull apart the category into small and singular elements with which you feel comfortable. 2. Shift focus from you to the person you are serving. What’s the value they will receive from your service? Focusing on the other person instead of yourself is a powerful antidote to suffering. 3. Envision your ideal self - or a role model - on the other side of “imposter syndrome” and ask yourself who you need to be to fully step into that version of you: what you would need to believe and focus on to embrace that aspect of you?

An alternative view, but why get rid of it? Get good at it. Everyone has doubts and fears and it's impossible to eliminate them. Acknowledge them, ask yourself why you feel this way and then lean in

Here is a three step plan to prevent imposter's syndrome: 1) It is important to be part of a network of peers with whom it is possible to share knowledge and accountability. Humans are made to be part of a community, so finding a reputable network or group that builds you up, corrects and validates you will protect you from feeling unworthy. 2) Beyond Youtube videos, read top notch vocal coaching/teaching books, articles and white papers. This will keep you current in your knowledge and practise. 3) If financially possible, sign up for a vocal coaching degree or certification. Completing such a path is also a solid confirmation that you are legitimate in your vocal coaching efforts.