Understanding and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome With Dr. Tracy Dalgleish | Podcast Episode

“Impostor Syndrome is a self-esteem issue” ~ Amanda Tobe

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Are your self-doubts getting in your way? In this podcast episode, I speak to Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, clinical psychologist and host of the podcast "I'm not your shrink", about what impostor syndrome is and how it interferes with our ability to reach our potential. We break down impostor syndrome to understand how it manifests itself and impairs our performance, leadership ability, and our overall confidence. We talk about my process (that I call the “3 Rs”) for unpacking core beliefs, which are often the source of this psychological phenomenon.

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