Here's how you can build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome as an executive.

Acknowledging your achievements is essential in affirming their significance and dispelling any sense of imposter syndrome. Encourage the practice of maintaining a journal or list documenting your accomplishments and the specific skills utilized to attain them. This reflective exercise reinforces the reality of your successes and reinforces the belief in your competence as a capable leader. Regularly revisiting this record serves as a tangible reminder of your capabilities, particularly beneficial during moments of self-doubt.

Not only is it important to acknowledge success, it is important to celebrate your achievements. No one gets to where they are through luck alone. Looking back on what you have achieved and the success you have had is a good reminder that you have got this...

Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome as an executive involves: Acknowledge Achievements: Regularly remind yourself of your past successes and strengths. Seek Feedback: Ask trusted colleagues for constructive feedback to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. Set Realistic Goals: Break down tasks into smaller, achievable steps and celebrate small wins. Continuous Learning: Invest in professional development through courses and workshops. Positive Self-Talk Mentorship and Networking: Connect with supportive peers and mentors for guidance and reassurance. Embrace Vulnerability: Understand that self-doubt is common and sharing your feelings can help reduce their impact

A good practice to overcome impostor syndrome is to recognize your own achievements, then communicate them to your colleagues, co-workers and leaders. When you embrace that journey to advocate for your career, you build confidence in yourself that will increase as much as you exercise your self-promotion.

I'm going to be contradictory for this contribution. Acknowledging success is helpful in Imposter Syndrome (keeping an evidence diary of your achievements is worthwhile doing- perhaps keep a file on your computer, or screenshot compliments to have on your phone), but ultimately success doesn't placate your inner Imposter, because success gets disregarded. People with Imposter Syndrome by definition are successful!! Therefore, whilst acknowledging success is helpful, you'll have more success using other strategies to overcome it, such as learning CBT techniques to challenge your negative thoughts, or ACT techniques to learn how to make space for unwanted thoughts or emotions.

Seeking feedback from trusted peers or mentors can be highly enlightening and beneficial for personal growth. Constructive criticism offers opportunities to improve, while positive feedback reinforces your confidence in your abilities. It's crucial to select individuals who comprehend your professional responsibilities and can offer insights that are both challenging and supportive. This collaborative process not only fosters improvement but also validates that your leadership skills are acknowledged and valued by others.

Key thing here is to not take constructive feedback personally. Embrace the feedback, learn from it and continue to grow as a leader...

Mentoring is not just about the mentee's growth, but also a strategic tool for the mentor's personal and professional development. As a seasoned leader, I've found that mentoring others solidifies my own understanding and boosts my confidence. It's a reciprocal relationship where the mentor also gains insights and reaffirms their expertise. Plus, the success of a mentee is a tangible measure of effective leadership and can be incredibly rewarding.

Feelings of imposter syndrome can be a negative and it's worth working to overcome them. But don't forget that feeling and don't stop trying to improve yourself. Continue to learn and stay up to date with skills and the industry.

Executives can combat imposter syndrome by reflecting on their achievements (keep a "brag file"!). Reframe self-doubt: you're not a fluke, your skills got you here. Set achievable goals, celebrate wins (big & small), and seek a mentor for guidance. Remember, everyone makes mistakes – focus on learning and growth.

When moving into a new role, especially after a number of years working at another Company where you knew the business inside out, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the flood of information. It is important to take a moment to acknowledge that there will always be a learning curve. Look for small wins to build your confidence in the new role.

Often our self talk in Imposter Syndrome is incredibly critical. A great way to overcome this is to learn to be your own cheerleader. The next time you experience thoughts of Imposterism (typically these thoughts are along the lines of, "I'm just not good enough"), imagine that a loved one is sat in front of you, telling you that they are experiencing this exact same thought. What would you say to them to lift them up? Imagine you're their cheerleader. Now- take the advice you would give them, give it to yourself and reflect on how this makes you feel. Do this every time you experience these thoughts, and by doing this you'll change your self talk from being critical to compassionate.