Do you struggle with an inner critic that holds you back from reaching your full potential? For small business owners, imposter syndrome can manifest in various ways, from constantly questioning their decisions and abilities to fearing that they will be exposed as a “fraud” despite their achievements. This inner critic can lead to overworking, perfectionism, and even procrastination, as the fear of failure becomes paralyzing. Guest Heather Jones shares her insights on imposter syndrome and explains why our inner critic can be so noisy and loud.
Quotes from the show
When it comes to imposter syndrome, your inner critic is saying things that indicate that you’re a fraud, right? That you’re a fake. That somebody is going to find out. Just go ahead and put out that thing that you’ve created or say that thing that you want to say in public, in front of everybody, and just wait, because they’re going to know that you’re a fraud, that you’re not really cut out for this, right?
Heather Jones
I think it’s important that we differentiate a couple of things here is a lot of people use the term imposter syndrome when they mean self doubt. It’s not entirely the same thing. It’s like the inner critic.
Heather Jones
Let’s Meet Our Guest
Heather Jones
Life Coach | Heather Jones Coaching
Bio: Heather Jones is a native New Yorker who now resides in Alabama with her wonderful husband and two beautiful children. She’s a life long lover of books, animals, and creating. Heather is a certified life coach who has taken the long route with many exciting endeavors on her way here. At 18 she joined the Army, met her husband, and after serving 6 years exited the military.
Early on she studied baking and pastry arts which she happily implements in her own kitchen for her friend’s and family’s benefit. She entered the entrepreneurial world officially as an Etsy shop owner and over time, while enjoyable, she realized there was something more she wanted to do and that is when she found her passion to inspire and empower others. That is where she found coaching.
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Can you discuss the role of the inner critic in imposter syndrome and some strategies to manage it effectively?
Procrastination is often linked to imposter syndrome. What advice do you have for business owners, both civilian and military, who struggle with this issue?
What are some common misconceptions about imposter syndrome that you encounter in your work as a life coach?
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