Say GOODBYE to Imposter Syndrome.

This photo was taken in Honduras at my first “camp” with Acklen Avenue. I was asked to do a panel on client care & I was fresh in the industry and had imposter syndrome like none other. I’ve always been one to discredit my experience and contributions. Until now.

Speaking at Camp Acklen 2019

I’ve decided that when I continually  tell myself and others “I have really bad imposter syndrome” all it does is simply remind my mind that I am not good enough, smart enough, experienced enough. When the fact is, I AM ALREADY AT THE TABLE.


I no longer fall victim to imposter syndrome because I won’t let my identity BE imposter syndrome. It’s a cop out. There! I said it!


If you are sitting in a role that you feel unequipped for, guess what, someone somewhere believes you are prepared. What would happen if you trusted that? Could you take your years of experience and figure what it fits into your current role? Could you consider your areas for growth that you have and press into those? Do not claim “imposter syndrome” anymore!


Oftentimes, when we claim “imposter syndrome” we paralyze OURSELVES from growth & receiving feedback and advice from others. We are victim to the “well I’ll never be good enough at this”, or “wow I am really fooling everyone” mindset, instead of embracing the opportunity we have to make an impact where we are. The truth is, many skills can be learned when we are the slightest bit humble. You’re not exposing yourself if you ask for help or guidance. The more you ruminate on your imposter syndrome, the longer it will hold you back from achieving.


I’ll give you an example. I’m currently sitting in a director role at my company, and I was asked the other day if I could help update a spreadsheet. Let me give you some backstory…Excel is NOT my friend. I rely exclusively on my Biz Ops Manager to work his spreadsheet wizardry. But I realized in that moment I could either throw shame on myself for not knowing such a seemingly basic skill, or I could simply, with humility ASK my colleague for some guidance. What did he do? Graciously provided me with some course options, and working sessions to help me gain mastery over something that felt paralyzing to me. This is what transparency does. I used that moment to grow instead of shrink back and waste my work day worrying about if I’ll get fired because I can’t handle Excel. (Which is what I used to do.)


I’m not buying into Imposter Syndrome anymore and neither should you. Leave that term in 2022 and begin to walk in confidence that you already have a seat at the table.


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