Imposter Syndrome

Episode Overview

In the second episode of Big Dreams & Little Things, hosts Maria and Karina explore that nagging feeling that you don't belong, that your success is just luck, or that any moment now, someone will find out you're a fraud. From J.K. Rowling to Paul McCartney, we discover how even the world's most successful creators battle with feeling like imposters - and what you can do when that voice in your head says you're not good enough.

Topics Covered

• The universal experience of imposter syndrome and how it affects everyone
• J.K. Rowling's journey from self-doubt to transforming her vulnerability into strength
• Famous creatives who battled imposter syndrome (Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Maya Angelou, John Steinbeck)
• Maria's personal experience returning to university in her 40s
• Original research by Clance and Imes in the 1970s
• How childhood experiences with perfectionism and criticism can plant the seeds of imposter syndrome
• A practical 5-minute method to combat imposter syndrome

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