Are You An Expert in Imposter Syndrome?
I was introduced once as an expert in emotional intelligence, and I cringed upon hearing it.
I questioned my capabilities and how I would be judged. Self-doubt stuck hard telling me I was not an expert in anything.
Sometimes we need to lean on the foundation we've built to remind ourselves of what got us here and what we've accomplished as an antidote to self-doubt.
This is what I know for sure. I have thirty years of sales and marketing experience. For almost 20 years, I worked for Martha Stewart. I was Chief Revenue Officer at the media innovation brand, Fast Company. I helped launch 23 new media brands and launched 3 of my own companies. I am also certified in leadership coaching and emotional intelligence. I conquered cancer. I survived a divorce. These are facts.
Am I an expert in any of it?
What I know for sure is that I’m an expert in myself. That expertise is what sets me apart. There is no one quite like me.
No letters after my name, certifications, or diplomas will make me more of an expert in me.
You are unique. It's what distinguishes you from others.
Self-doubt touches all of us at some point. For some of us, it happens more often than we’d like. It erodes our confidence and tugs at our ability to perform at our best.
Self-regard is defined as the ability and tendency for you to both like and have confidence in yourself, considering both your positive and negative qualities.
I was recently asked what differentiated my Coaching practice. I shared how I help CEOs see what they can't see, and what they can see, I help them see more clearly. My engagements are based on a proven formula. After going through the details and expected results, I was hit by the thoughts of fraud.
So many negative thoughts questioning everything. When this happens, I go to what I know. I look to the facts. My client's results are real -- both tangible and intangible outcomes that have changed their lives and businesses.
When self-doubt creeps in, consider laying a comforting hand on your heart and then ask yourself what you would tell a close friend. Look to distinguish between the facts, opinions, negative thoughts, and what you know to be 100% true.
I am not perfect but I'm one of a kind.
I tell myself to stop getting caught up in what other people think about me. Judging me says more about them than me.
I remind myself that the most influential person in my life is me. When I own my influence over myself, it's game-changing.
You are the most influential person in your life, and when you recognize your influence over yourself, it is game-changing.
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One client says....
"The saying “life doesn’t come with a handbook” never knew Christina. It’s not that she has all the answers, she’s just damn good at asking the right questions at the right time."
