Masks Off: A Kandid Chat on Imposter Syndrome

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I had the opportunity to have a kandid chat on the topic of imposter syndrome, a prevalent issue experienced by up to 82% of the population.

I was joined for this discussion by three incredible women who shared their insights and perspectives on the subject:

Kate Purmal, Business Intuitive and Author of “Composure: The Art of Executive Presence” &  “The Moonshot Effect: Disrupting Business as Usual.”

Kim Gross, Life coach, Creator of the Five-Step Power Pathway, and Host of the "Masks Off" podcast.

Melissa Chureau, Mindfulness teacher, purpose and mindset coach, and Host of the "Fully Mindful" podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Imposter syndrome is real and can manifest differently based on the situation due to a spectrum of variations. - Kim Gross
• Highly confident people who are good at what they do can also experience imposter syndrome - Kate Purmal
• Trauma is a root cause of imposter syndrome, and it is triggered by fear and high alert - Kim Gross
• Imposter syndrome is systemic in work cultures, and it affects underrepresented populations, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+. -Melissa Chureau
• To change imposter syndrome patterns, it is essential to be aware of them, own them, and take responsibility for changing them. -Kate Purmal
• Reparenting the inner child is essential for developing compassion and healing from self-doubt. -Melissa Chureau
• Personal boundaries are important to protect oneself from getting triggered and succumbing to imposter syndrome. - Kate Purmal
• Doing inner work, such as mindfulness and somatics, can be powerful and transformative to overcoming imposter syndrome. -Melissa Chureau
• Seek support from a therapist, coach, or support group to help along the path. -Kim Gross

By acknowledging our own accomplishments and abilities, and learning to accept and embrace our imperfections, we can overcome imposter syndrome and achieve our goals with confidence.

Guest contact Info:

Kate Purmal

https://www.composurethebook.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-purmal-922133/

Kim Gross

https://kimgrosscoaching.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgross24

https://www.facebook.com/kim.gross.104

https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q

Melissa Chureau:

https://www.thefullymindful.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fully-mindful/id1624842834

[email protected]

About Guests:

Kate Purmal is a Board Director, Business Advisor, Executive Coach, author, and Senior

Fellow at Georgetown University. She advocates for diversity and has decades of

experience as an executive coach, CEO, and COO for start-ups and privately held

companies. Kate also researches gender equity in the C-Suite and is a guest lecturer at

several prestigious business schools. She authored The Moonshot Effect: Disru

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