Daily Practices for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

I had a panic attack in front of a client at 26. Thought my sales career was over before it started. 10 years later, I was winning $50M+ in transformation deals. Here's what imposter syndrome taught me: It's not a bug. It's a feature. That voice saying "you don't belong here?” It shows up every time you level up. New role at $45K? Panic attack. First enterprise deal? Sleepless nights. Strategic account role? Daily doubt. $1.5M earnings? Still felt like a fraud. Most sellers try to eliminate it. Winners learn to dance with it. The reframe that changed everything: Imposter syndrome is your growth alarm. It only rings when you're expanding. No discomfort = No growth. No growth = Slow death. So when it hits, I celebrate. Here were 5 moves that helped me: 1. Document the evidence That voice lies. Data doesn't. I keep a "Proof File:" • Closed deals • Promotion letters • Client testimonials • Commission screenshots When doubt creeps in, I review the receipts. 2. Separate facts from fiction "I'm terrible at opening meetings" = Opinion "I closed 3 deals last quarter" = Fact Your brain catastrophizes. Your results tell the truth. 3. Find your “board of directors” Built a network of 3 people who've been where I'm going. They remind me that everyone feels like a fraud at altitude. Even them. Especially them. 4. Flip the script immediately Negative thought: "I don't deserve this role" Reframe: "I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be" Your thoughts become your reality. Choose better thoughts. 5. Use the discomfort as fuel Imposter syndrome is just fear of being exposed. So I over-prepare. Over-deliver. Over-invest in getting better. My anxiety became my competitive advantage. The plot twist: The sellers who never feel like imposters? They're the *real* imposters. Because if you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing. And if you're not growing, you're dying (or being blinded by ego). That panic attack at 26? Best thing that ever happened to me. It meant I was playing a bigger game than I was ready for. Today, I'm still playing above my comfort zone. The difference? Now I know that's exactly where I belong. 🐝 P.S. Still feel like a fraud sometimes? Good. It means you're one decision away from your next breakthrough.

Most people think imposter syndrome is a career killer. It’s not. It’s a signal. 📍You’re stretching. 📍You’re growing. 📍You’re doing something that matters. But 70% of high-achievers? They waste energy trying to hide it: ❌ “Don’t let them find out.” ❌ “I shouldn’t feel this way.” ❌ “This means I’m not ready.” Here’s the truth no one says out loud: 👉 Imposter syndrome isn’t proof you’re not good enough. It’s proof you’re in the arena. I remember becoming a company officer and joining a board at 27. It was impressive on paper, but inside? I felt like I was faking it. That moment changed everything. I realized: This feeling doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re growing into the next version of you. Here’s how I coach high-achievers to work with it, not against it: 1/ Separate feelings from facts → “I’ve done hard things before. I’ll figure this out too.” 2/ Use doubt to fuel mastery → Practice builds clarity. Reps create confidence. 3/ Talk back to the critic → “What if this is the moment I rise?” 4/ Track your wins like data → Keep a ‘confidence file’ to revisit when the noise gets loud. 5/ Define success on your terms → Your finish line. Your rules. You don’t need to silence imposter syndrome. You need to understand it, and turn it into power. Because when you stop fighting it, You unlock the part of you that’s been ready all along. Imposter syndrome isn’t your enemy. It’s your upgrade code. #ImposterEdge™ 💬 What would shift if you saw it that way? ➕ Follow Loren Rosario - Maldonado, PCC for raw, real career rewrites that feel like coaching. 📊 Sources: HBR (’23), APA (’25)

Imposter syndrome has a $287 billion price tag. How I watched 97 female executives sabotage their success last year. The pattern is predictable: Accomplished woman gets promotion. Doubt creeps in. Fear takes over. Performance suffers. Opportunities vanish. But here's what nobody tells you about imposter syndrome: It's not a personal failing. It's a systemic issue. The real problem? Traditional confidence advice doesn't work: ∙"Fake it till you make it" ∙ "Just be more confident" ∙ "Stop being so modest" ∙ "Lean in harder" These create more anxiety. Not less. Instead, try this approach: 1/ Document your wins. Every single one. 2/ Build evidence. Track your impact. 3/ Accept praise. "Thank you, it's true." 4/ Share victories. Without apology. 5/ Support others. Lift as you climb. Your doubt isn't the truth. Your track record is. Remember: You're not lucky. You're qualified. The world needs your voice. Especially when it shakes.

The uncomfortable truth about impostor syndrome that no one talks about If you never feel like an impostor, you're probably failing at life. Studies estimate that up to 70% of people will experience at least one episode of impostor syndrome in their lives. Maya Angelou had it. Einstein called himself a "swindler." But here's what nobody tells you: "Impostor syndrome isn't a character flaw. It's a growth signal" Your brain is doing exactly what it's designed to do - alerting you when you're in uncharted territory. The question isn't how to eliminate the feeling. It's how to use it. Here are 5 reframes I use with clients that will change everything: 1. Reframe it as evidence you're growing ↳ When you feel like a fraud, ask: "What new challenge am I taking on?" Replace "I don't belong here" with "I'm exactly where I need to be to grow." 2. Normalize the learning curve ↳ Accept that feeling uncertain is part of mastering something new Remember: Every expert was once a beginner who felt over their head. 3. Focus on contribution, not perfection ↳ Shift from "Do I deserve to be here?" to "How can I add value right now?" Your worth comes from what you contribute, not from being the most intelligent person in the room. 4. Collect evidence of your competence ↳ Keep a "wins file" - positive feedback, successful projects, problems you've solved. Review this evidence when impostor thoughts arise. 5. Use it as motivation for growth ↳ Channel the discomfort into learning: Feel inadequate? Get training Let impostor syndrome become your compass for personal development. The bottom line: The people who never feel like impostors are either not challenging themselves or lack the self-awareness to grow. Impostor syndrome often means you're exactly where you need to be - challenged, developing, and contributing at a level that matters. Stop trying to cure it. Start using it as rocket fuel. Coaching can help; let's chat. Follow Joshua Miller for more on Mindset, Leadership + Coaching Tips. #executivecoaching #impostorsyndrome #coachingtips #mindset