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October 13, 2025 50 mins

Episode 312 - If you second-guess your success, Alison Shamir shares the mindset shifts and tools that help professionals recognise and overcome imposter thoughts. 

For years, clients have reached out to me with this dilemma: They are capable, experienced professionals who are unsuccessful in their job search. Usually, this is my diagnosis: They are not short of qualifications; they are short of traction.  

Listening back to my conversation with imposter syndrome expert Alison Shamir, I was struck by how precisely her framework matches what my clients have faced in their careers. That is, a human tendency to discount our own track record, especially when they're unemployed and looking for work. It is a cycle in which the external system is harder to read and the internal narrator becomes louder, precisely when professionals need to demonstrate clear business value. 

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 00:00 Understanding Imposter Syndrome: A Personal Journey
  • 13:18 The Role of Managers in Identifying Imposter Syndrome
  • 25:44 Recognizing Imposter Syndrome in Job Candidates
  • 26:36 Understanding Imposter Syndrome and Its Signs
  • 27:40 Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Control vs. Elimination
  • 29:03 The Three Pillar Framework for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  • 31:50 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  • 35:03 Triggers of Imposter Syndrome and Their Impact
  • 38:23 Personal Experiences and Relatable Stories
  • 44:38 External Factors and Confidence in Job Searching
  • 48:20 Controlling the Controllables: A Key Takeaway

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs,...

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