Self Confidence | Imposter Syndrome | Resilience
Imposter Syndrome
Do you sometimes (always? often?) feel like a fraud sometimes or are constantly terrified and / or extremely fearful that one day you’ll be found out.
Sometimes? Often? Always? does your self confidence feel like it’s rock-bottom because Imposter Syndrome is doing a number inside your head…?
Do you constantly doubt your skills and abilities….?
Imposter syndrome – or intellectual fraudulence – although not a clinical term – is when people feel like they’re not as good as others think they are.
Lack of Self Confidence
Do you tell yourself “it” was just down to “luck” – you were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time… ? Rather than because your own skills, expertise and or competence was responsible…?
If you can relate to any of that, then this episode of the Vet Staff podcast with Julie South is for you!
The Imposter Among Us
Unveiling the face of Imposter Syndrome is the first step towards combating it.
Imposter Syndrome is common among high achievers. Its symptoms include self-doubt and constant comparison with peers.
As high achievers, sadly and unfortunately, veterinary professionals often fall victim to it. They feel like frauds. They constantly question their own skills and capabilities.
Imposter Syndrome vs Self Assurance
In this episode, Julie South looks at the agonist and protagonist roles Imposter Syndrome and Self Assurance play as key components to having a high Resiliency Quotient. This helps veterinary professionals become more Resiliently Intelligent.
Adopting resilience, or the ability to bounce forward and adapt – especially after setbacks – is one of the attributes required to conquer Imposter Syndrome. Resilient people flourish in adversity.
The Power of Self-Assurance
Building self-confidence is simple, but not necessarily easy. However, it’s worth it.
Julie looks at the important difference between being self assured and confident vs being cocky and arrogant.
Self-confident people treat failures as stepping stones, they trust their instincts and exhibit an inner glow that radiates positivity.
Eschewing competition and applauding teammates, self confident people celebrate others’ achievements without any fear of being out-shone.
Growing Your Inner Confidence
Inner and Self Confidence enable people to work through, get around, go under and over obstacles that show up (sometimes) during life’s and work’s Pear Shaped Events.
Julie talks about positive self-talk, setting achievable goals, skill upgradation, and appropriate body language as important factors that contribute hugely to building a more self-confident self.
Coupled with resilience and self-confidence, combating Imposter Syndrome is possible.
Discover how you can adopt Julie’s EFFORT framework to help you, your colleagues and people you love counter the self-destructive results of Imposter Syndrome:
Effort
Focus
Foundation
Ownership
Results
Training
Life is a Journey …
We must focus on our unique skills and growth, instead of worrying about competition and/or other people.
Remember, growing resilience and enhancing self-confidence is a journey, not a destination. – a journey that gives us the arsenal to battle our biggest critic – ourselves.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
VetClinicJobs – where good employers shine online and people who’re looking for their next job can find them.
Episodes Worth Listening to
ep 157 – Resiliency Quotient pt 1
ep 158 – Resiliency Quotient pt 2
Ep 159 – Resiliency Quotient – pt 3
EP 160 – Resiliency Quotient – pt 4
ep 39 – 12 Statements Low EQ People Make
ep 40 – Emotional Intelligence – 6 Ways to Lead as an Emotionally Intelligent Leader
ep 145 – Exploring Social Intelligence – A Key to Personal and Professional Development
