I lead a team of creative, high-performing experts who transform businesses, executives, and leaders by increasing their reach, impact, and brand marketing effectiveness | CEO @ The Borden Group
Imposter syndrome isn’t about reality; it’s about perception. And the fastest way to shift perceptions? Look at the data! ?? Fact #1: If you’ve delivered results before, so you can do it again. Start tracking your wins: client testimonials, project successes, peer feedback. When self-doubt creeps in, look at the evidence. ?? Fact #2: Confidence comes from action, not the other way around. Most people wait until they “feel ready” before taking a leap. My experience? Confidence builds after repeated action, not before. Publish that post, pitch that idea, apply for that opportunity; momentum kills your doubt. ?? Fact #3: Imposter syndrome is a sign of growth. Feeling like you’re stretching beyond your comfort zone? That’s where the magic happens. The best in any field still feel imposter syndrome; they just don’t let it stop them. Success isn’t about eliminating doubt. It’s about overriding it with facts! Keep going! ?? More on Under30CEO Happy Friday ?? #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #MindsetShift #ImposterSyndrome
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Melanie Borden, your post is both empowering and practical. The idea of leveraging evidence to combat imposter syndrome and embracing action to build confidence deeply resonates. Your perspective on growth through discomfort is a powerful reminder that progress often lies just beyond the boundaries of our comfort zone. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights.
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Love this! Seeing imposter syndrome actually as a sign that we're entering our next level of growth already is an encouraging perspective. It's simply that our emotions and nervous system is still catching up to the version of ourselves we're meant to be! ??
Smart take, Melanie ??????
Great advice Melanie. I’ve taken to reframing the imposter syndrome feeling to mean exactly what you shared: it means I’m stretching and learning. So nothing has gone wrong. Keep on keeping on!
Every major improvement in life is built on things that someone thought up and did that no one else including them had done before...wheels, sliced bread, executive coaching, AI...all things that didn't exist before someone who hadn't done it before decided to do it. What feels like being an impostor is often just the impact of other people just not taking enough time to realize who the f___ we are! ;)
This hits home! Tracking wins and taking action are game changers. Imposter syndrome thrives on self-doubt, but data and momentum shut it down. What’s one way you personally push through those ‘stretching’ moments?
I lead a team of creative, high-performing experts who transform businesses, executives, and leaders by increasing their reach, impact, and brand marketing effectiveness | CEO @ The Borden Group
5 天前?? Article here: https://www.under30ceo.com/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-16-confidence-building-tips-for-your-personal-brand/?