The Impostor Syndrome Files

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about personal empowerment. If we let impostor syndrome control our personal narratives, we may be giving away our power in ways we don’t realize. My guest this week, Marjorie Ngwenya, is a board member, coach, consultant, speaker and author of the book, Empowered Evolution. Here we talk about Marjorie’s early career experiences, having had to leave university in London due to the crash of the Zimbabwe dollar. This led her to a career at Deloitte where she struggled with impostor syndrome as she compared herself to those around her. Over time, Marjorie advanced her career, eventually becoming President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK as the first person of color and youngest person to hold office in the organization’s history. Marjorie and I also talk here about the importance of representation, how to stay in alignment with our values and how to make hard choices to stay empowered. About My Guest Marjorie Ngwenya serves as a board member in the financial services and not for profit sectors. She is an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England. She is also an adviser and consultant to financial and educational institutions.   She is a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK. Marjorie was the first person of colour to hold office in the organisation’s history – and also the youngest.   On its release, Marjorie’s book ‘Empowered Evolution’ reached #1 on Amazon’s Knowledge Capital list. This book invites readers to shape their mindset, discover their meaning, and thrive with momentum. ~ Connect with Marjorie: Book: https://a.co/d/d43BxHF [https://a.co/d/d43BxHF] Website: aboutmarjorie.com [https://aboutmarjorie.com/] ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge: https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge [https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge] https://www.kimmeninger.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup [https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup] https://www.kimmeninger.com/coaching Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 [https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6] Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans [https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans] Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session [https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/] Website: https://kimmeninger.com [https://kimmeninger.com/]

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about breaking free from adopting others’ personas and embracing our own. Many of us have found ourselves impersonating those around us, either because we lacked the confidence to be our true selves, or we were told, implicitly or explicitly, that we had to behave in certain ways to fit into the culture around us. My guest this week, Danielle Droitsch, an executive coach and former non-profit leader, shares how she went from mimicking her mentor’s style to integrating her own strengths and embracing her own style. We also talk about using the approach of experimentation to test out new behaviors, including speaking up and sharing your ideas. About My Guest Danielle Droitsch is an Executive and Leadership Coach who empowers high-achieving and purpose-driven professionals to discover their superpowers, love their work, lead with confidence, and achieve the life of well-being they deserve. She firmly believes it is possible to love your career. Yet, a significant portion of the global workforce remains disengaged. Eight years ago, as a senior leader at a national nonprofit, she overcame burnout and disengagement transforming how she approached work. Since then, she has helped hundreds of professionals regain confidence and strength in their careers. Her mission is dedicated to helping people uncover their "secret sauce" to feeling successful and energized at work once again. ~ Connect with Danielle: Career Clarity Journey: 8 Questions For Fulfillment, Well-being and Impact https://mailchi.mp/7b47af821797/3jwkmtvr4y [https://mailchi.mp/7b47af821797/3jwkmtvr4y] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledroitsch/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledroitsch/] ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge: https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge [https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge] https://www.kimmeninger.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup [https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup] https://www.kimmeninger.com/coaching Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 [https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6] Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans [https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans] Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session [https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/] Website: https://kimmeninger.com [https://kimmeninger.com/]

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how to create a meaningful “now” in the midst of everything going on in the world around us. With the upcoming election here in the US, volatility across the world and constant negativity on social media and the news, how do we get back on track and shift our attention to building a better now? This week, I talk with Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and author of the book, Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now. Here we talk about steps we can all take to embrace optimism, positivity and kindness in an increasingly negative world. We also talk about ways in which teams can use these ideas collectively to create more engagement and inclusion. About My Guest Greg Bennick is a comedic keynote speaker and presenter who shares strategies about juggling a world of distractions to enhance individual performance and drive organizational success. He has been traveling the world entertaining, uplifting, listening to, and learning from people for the last three decades. His work centers around the very human experiences we all share in common amidst a world that continually pulls us apart. Greg is the Executive Director of international humanitarian nonprofit One Hundred For Haiti and is also the first international speaking coach for TEDxPerth Australia. He has spoken in twenty-seven countries worldwide, including the first-ever spoken word tour by an American of all of Ukraine and Russia! ~ Connect with Greg: Website: gregbennick.com [https://gregbennick.com] Instagram: @gregbennick [https://www.instagram.com/gregbennick] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbennick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbennick/] ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge: https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge [https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge] https://www.kimmeninger.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup [https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup] https://www.kimmeninger.com/coaching Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 [https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6] Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans [https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans] Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session [https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/] Website: https://kimmeninger.com [https://kimmeninger.com/]

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the fear of flourishing. Many of us grew up in families where we were made to feel that chasing our dreams meant getting too big for our britches. Or we’ve been afraid that if we become too successful, we’ll lose our friends or our community. My guest this week, Rebecca Anne Nguyen, author of the new novel, The 23rd Hero, shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt as she pivoted to novel writing. She also shares strategies for addressing our fears of flourishing so that we can live our best lives. About My Guest Rebecca Anne Nguyen (she/her) is the author of The 23rd Hero, a 2024 Reader's Choice Award winner for Best Adult Novel (Bronze). She is also the co-author of the Foreword Award-winning memoir, Where War Ends. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, Insider, and Slackjaw, among others. She lives in Milwaukee. ~ Connect with Rebecca: Website: https://rebeccaannenguyen.com [https://rebeccaannenguyen.com] Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/23rd-Hero-Rebecca-Anne-Nguyen/dp/B0D3WKVP3X/ [https://www.amazon.com/23rd-Hero-Rebecca-Anne-Nguyen/dp/B0D3WKVP3X/] Book on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-23rd-hero-rebecca-anne-nguyen/21450318?ean=9798989593415 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-23rd-hero-rebecca-anne-nguyen/21450318?ean=9798989593415] ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge: https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge [https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge] https://www.kimmeninger.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup [https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup] https://www.kimmeninger.com/coaching Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 [https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6] Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans [https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans] Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session [https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/] Website: https://kimmeninger.com [https://kimmeninger.com/]

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about building stronger relationships with ourselves. We often think we know ourselves well but, in reality, we’re too busy living and reacting to the demands around us to notice the way our thoughts, feelings and actions influence our experience in the world. My guest this week is Pallavi Srivastava, executive coach and author of the book, Relationship with the Self. In addition to discussing the importance of strengthening our relationships with ourselves, we also talk about how to better understand our inner critics and what to do to manage them more effectively. About My Guest With 18 years of supporting people to thrive in their careers and lives as a therapist and coach, Pallavi partners with organizations and leaders to elevate their effectiveness, performance and resilience for sustainable results. Pallavi's diverse 18+ years of career journey includes closely collaborating with executives in multifaceted roles. In her professional stint 1.0 as business journalist she worked with CEOs and other c-suite leaders asking tough questions. Her personal experience with burnout inspired her to pivot to stint 2.0 as a workplace well-being therapist. In her present role as CEO of The Wellbeing Ways LLC and a Leadership Coach, Pallavi partners with leaders, scientists and start-up founders on topics like self-leadership, presence, resilience, conflict management, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, etc. She has guided leaders towards their highest potential and sustainable high performance. Her book 'Relationship with the Self,' underscores her commitment and expertise in fostering self-leadership and thriving. Pallavi has coached leaders across the world and industries for over 1000 coaching hours and with results that have earned consistent re-engagement of her services. ~ Connect with Pallavi: Coaching/workshop engagement queries: pallavi@thewellbeingways.com [ pallavi@thewellbeingways.com] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisrivastava/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisrivastava/] Website: https://thewellbeingways.com [https://thewellbeingways.com] Book Links: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Self-Pallavi-Srivastava/dp/1032160039 [https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Self-Pallavi-Srivastava/dp/1032160039] Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/Relationship-with-the-Self-Actionable-Inputs-for-Personal-Growth-and-Change/Srivastava/p/book/9781032160030 [https://www.routledge.com/Relationship-with-the-Self-Actionable-Inputs-for-Personal-Growth-and-Change/Srivastava/p/book/9781032160030] ~ Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge: https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge [https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge] https://www.kimmeninger.com/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup [https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup] https://www.kimmeninger.com/coaching Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 [https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6] Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans [https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans] Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session [https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/] Website: https://kimmeninger.com [https://kimmeninger.com/]