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Cognitive Dissonance: The hidden Tug-of-War driving Imposter Syndrome.

We like to believe we’re rational. Logical. Self-aware. But there’s a powerful psychological force you and I navigate every single day, often without realising it. It’s called cognitive dissonance, and it shapes more of your decisions, beliefs, and workplace behaviours than you think. What Cognit...

Dec 02, 2025

Mindset alone won't conquer Imposter Syndrome.

Welcome to the many layers of Mindset. Part 1. Our mindset can be our greatest ally or our most limiting obstacle. But what exactly is a mindset? At its core, your mindset is the mental lens through which you see the world. It shapes your thoughts, decisions, and responses/reactions. It determin...

Nov 05, 2025

Imposter Syndrome or Competency Gap?

How do you know if you're experiencing Imposter Syndrome, or if you're just lacking skill? I am glad you asked. ;-) It’s a powerful distinction, because too often the two are confused. And when they are, the consequences are significant: people either undervalue their proven competence (classic I...

Oct 14, 2025

Two books that built my Career.

When I was 21, I was ambitious, wildly so. I didn’t have a title, a network, or a mapped-out plan yet. But I did have something that would turn out to be more powerful than I realized: 📚 A bookshelf. Back then, there was no social media to follow thought leaders or get bite-sized daily advice. No...

Sep 11, 2025

Imposter Syndrome and Psychological Safety.

Is your workplace psychologically safe? In almost every prospective client call I am on, psychological safety comes up, which is a very good thing. I love working with organisations who truly care about this and are curious as to how psychological safety and Imposter Syndrome intersect across the...

Aug 06, 2025

The 'Work' is Non Negotiable

'There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.' This is one of my all time favourite quotes. And lately, I’ve been thinking about it even more. In recent weeks, people have reached out asking how I built the business, brand, and global platform I now have. They’re looking for cont...

Jul 24, 2025

Mastery over Perfection

We often confuse doing it all with doing it well. In high-performance environments, Imposter Syndrome driven perfectionism can sneak in disguised as diligence, commitment, and excellence. But let’s be clear, perfectionism isn’t excellence. It’s fear. And mastery? Mastery can redirect the focus an...

Jul 15, 2025

Imposter VS Tall Poppy Syndrome.

Have you ever achieved something good only for someone to pull you down? It could be Tall Poppy Syndrome. This is a topic that comes up a lot in my work. But this past week alone, it’s been raised 3 times, which has inspired this newsletter. Imposter VS Tall Poppy Syndrome.When others try to cut...

Jul 10, 2025

The 'Oprah Effect' and Imposter Syndrome

It's a common myth that...'Everyone experiences Imposter Syndrome'. This myth is often driven by the fact that the lines between Self Doubt and Imposter Syndrome get blurred, when in fact they are two completely different experiences (I cover this in my book) The generalization that “we all have...

Jul 10, 2025

HumilityHumility shouldn't mean Self Deprecation.

3 weeks ago in Boston, I was asked a great question: What is humility? It was in the context of Imposter Syndrome in Law and it stumped me for a moment because humility isn’t one-dimensional. It means different things to different people, shaped by upbringing, culture, gender norms, and professio...

Jul 10, 2025

Do you prepare to Win? VS Imposter Syndrome.

Do you prepare to win? ... It’s a question worth asking. Recently I was nominated for a prestigious speaking award. And I wanted to win. I wanted to win badly. I mean, who doesn’t love winning? Like all awards the nominees were wonderful. I was up against phenomenal talent but I still wanted to w...

Jul 10, 2025

Stereotypes, Threat, and Imposter Syndrome

Stereotypes are more than just oversimplified ideas about people Tamara, they are powerful mental shortcuts that can quietly shape our perceptions, limit our potential, and reinforce fear based cycles and self-doubt. The Hidden Link Between Stereotypes, Stereotype Threat, and Imposter Syndrome At...

Jul 10, 2025

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