150. How To Show Up As The Expert You Are And Overcome Your Imposter Syndrome

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Unleash Your Expertise & Silence The Doubt That's Holding You Back

Ready to stop hiding behind imposter syndrome and start creating the impact (and income) you know you're capable of? 🚀

Ever found yourself holding back from launching that course or showing up on video because that little voice whispers “who do you think you are?” You're not alone. As course creators and online experts, we're constantly putting ourselves out there in new ways, exposing our ideas to the internet at large. But what if the very thoughts keeping you small are actually signals that you're exactly where you need to be? In this episode, I'm unpacking the psychology behind imposter syndrome specifically for online course creators and sharing the mindset shifts that helped me move from feeling like a fraud to confidently scaling a 7-figure business.

“What will happen for you and your family if you continue to allow imposter syndrome to be in the driver's seat of your life and your business?” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why imposter syndrome hits hardest when you're stepping into your zone of genius (and how to use this as confirmation you're on the right path)
  • Recognize the brain's natural comparison mechanism and learn a powerful meditation technique to create distance from self-limiting thoughts
  • Uncover why “high-achievers” and creatives struggle most with feeling like a fraud (hint: it's connected to your perfectionism)
  • Transform your relationship with self-doubt by reconnecting with your original “why” and the impact you're meant to make
  • Implement practical strategies to show up confidently even when you don't have “external evidence” of success yet

Grab your favorite notebook and a cozy drink – you'll want to take notes on this transformational episode! ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Why this topic matters for course creators 

(02:45) Understanding Imposter Syndrome – The psychology behind your self-doubt 

(06:04) The Impact of Comparison – How your brain's natural tendency keeps you small 

(08:48) The Role of High Achievers – Why perfectionists struggle most with feeling like frauds 

(12:12) Finding Your Calling – Reconnecting with the impact you're meant to make 

(15:10) The Importance of Showing Up – What happens when you let imposter syndrome win 

(18:06) Building Confidence and Taking Action – Practical strategies to move forward despite doubt 

(21:01) Embracing the Journey – The beautiful Ira Glass quote that changed my perspective 

(23:46) Final Thoughts and Call to Action – Your next steps to show up as the expert you are


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