Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome: Self-Doubt, Success & Confidence | Dr Valerie Young

Imposter syndrome—it’s more than just self-doubt; it’s the invisible force holding you back from your potential. In this transformative conversation, Dr. Valerie Young, a world-leading expert on imposter syndrome, reveals the truth about self-doubt, perfectionism, and the patterns that keep us stuck.

Discover the five distinct types of imposter syndrome, why overachievers often feel like frauds, and how societal pressures fuel this phenomenon.

Dr. Young dismantles the myth that self-doubt is a superpower and shares actionable strategies to shift your mindset, embrace feedback, and unlock lasting confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough—this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in and take the first step to breaking free from the imposter within.

Timecodes:
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00:00 Introduction
02:34 Today's Special Guest: Dr Valerie Young
03:23 Welcome Dr Valerie Young
03:59 What Inspired Dr Young?
05:50 What is Imposter Syndrome?
07:21 Imposter Syndrome Misconceptions
08:53 Behavioural Patterns & Coping Mechanisms
13:26 Imposter Core Beliefs & Thought Patterns
16:34 The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome
20:01 The Most Common Ones
25:12 High Achievers & Imposter Syndrome
28:29 How Can We Become Conscious of the Imposter?
33:58 What Dr Young Unpacks Regarding the Imposter Syndrome
36:32 What's Really Getting in the Way...
44:50 Dr Young on Giving Feedback
52:22 What is the Imposter Stopping of from?
53:46 Dr Valerie Yong 3 Shiny Golden Nuggets

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