What’s Imposter Syndrome. Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments.
In this episode with Dr. Nwaogu (Wo-gu), we discussed:
- The root causes of an imposter experience and indicators of it
- The implications of a lack of an imposter experience, and
- Tips for overcoming the imposter experience
Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast
Ijeoma C. Nwaogu, Ph.D. (Ih-jama Wo-gu) is a well-regarded speaker and leadership coach who is deeply passionate and committed to the personal growth, well-being, and progression of people. With a vision of a world where every person embraces their limitless potential, she is on a mission to educate, motivate, inspire, and transform the lives of individuals from various walks of life so that they become better positioned for great success.
Ijeoma is the author of Capable Beyond Measure: Overcome the Imposter Experience and Unlock Your Boundless Capacity to Succeed. She is also the CEO of EVERLEAD, LLC, a leadership coaching and consulting enterprise. As the Head Coach and Founding Faculty for her Signature program, Success HER Way, a premiere Career Pivot Accelerator, Ijeoma helps women achieve their dream careers, get paid what they’re worth, and get the recognition they deserve. With over 15 years of experience working at various higher education institutions across the United States, Ijeoma also served as a Director of the Multicultural Center at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Ijeoma was born in Lagos, Nigeria and immigrated to the United States at the age of four. She resides in Houston, Texas with her life partner and three children. Ijeoma enjoys Thai and Nigerian cuisines, salsa dancing, and relaxing on a warm beach. She did an excellent job breaking down what’s imposter syndrome.
What's Imposter Syndrome
In this episode we covered…
- What’s imposter syndrome
- Why she refers to it as an imposter experience
- Indicators of the imposter experience
- Whether imposter syndrome is the same as having a lack of confidence
- Common myths about imposter syndrome
- How Dr. Ijeoma overcome imposter syndrome
- Tips for others anyone experiencing imposter syndrome
- How to maintain confidence without it turning into conceit
Want More?
If you enjoyed this episode, then you may also enjoy the episode of the show about the fear of success and how it hinders purpose or this episode detailing what to expect when operating in your purpose.
Resources Mentioned
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Connect with Guest
You can connect with Dr. IJeoma Nwaogu on her
Website: ijeomanwaogu.com
Instagram: @ijeomaleads
Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love The Purpose Collective podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. Follow on Apple Podcasts now!
Subscribe on Google Podcasts.
Follow the show on Spotify.
Follow the show on Audible.
Have Amazon Music? Follow the show over there!
Want to Support the Show?
If you would like to support the show, I discovered a super cool way for you to get in on the action, and that is by “buying me a coffee.” I don’t actually drink coffee, but the idea behind the site is for supporters of Content Creators (that’s you) to be able to help the Creator (that’s me) with expenses required to produce the content they create (that’s the show).
Click the button below to donate.
Connect With Me
Instagram is where I like to hang on social media. You can follow me at @pavielle.esq and you can follow the show over at @thepurposecollectivepodcast.
If you want to connect with other purpose-driven movers and shakers, then join The Purpose Collective Community on Facebook. It’s exclusive and FREE.
If you have any questions you can always email me at podcast@pavielle.com or join my Purpose Diary newsletter below and my tips, experiences, and advice about navigating a life of purpose are all yours, every week!
Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I’ll receive some kind of affiliate compensation. Still, I only recommend things that I truly believe in and have personally experienced. If you ever have an issue with anything I recommend, please let me know. My goal is to help you thrive in your purpose. — Pavielle