All Episodes

May 3, 2023 11 mins

Have you ever had the feeling of inadequacy, not deserving your achievements, of being a fraud and worry you'll get found out? This is called Imposter Syndrome. It is a common experience, whether you're a new leader, solopreneur, senior manager, or a C-suite business leader. Whether you're just starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, Imposter Syndrome does not discriminate.


In this podcast episode, Kate talks about Imposter Syndrome and the five different types that people can experience. She explains how Imposter Syndrome can manifest in one's career, including avoiding participation in meetings, overanalyzing actions, taking constructive feedback personally, and self-sabotaging.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction to Imposter Syndrome and how it affects people in all career levels
  • Explanation of the five different types of Imposter Syndrome - Perfectionist, Expert, Soloist, Natural Genius and the Superhuman and their characteristics
  • Kate's personal experience with the "superhuman" Imposter Syndrome
  • How Imposter Syndrome can show up in the workplace, including avoiding opportunities and self-sabotaging
  • The importance of awareness and curiosity as the first step to overcoming Imposter Syndrome


Sign up for Kate's free webinar Imposter Syndrome - tinyurl.com/zenithwebinar.


Links


Connect with Me: 

·         Join Weekly Email: https://campus.zenithjourney.com/mailinglist   

·         Website: https://www.zenithjourney.com/ 

·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katepeardon/ 

·         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenithjourney/ 

Find out your personal Leadership Style with the free quiz
Join the Mailing List - hear first when new episodes are live
Zenith Journey website - leaders aren't born, they're trained
Buy the Delegation Playbook - delegate seamlessly, for better results, without the stress
Zenith Journey Instagram
Kate Peardon Linkedin

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.