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There’s this terrible ailment plaguing entrepreneurs. It’s wide-spread and debilitating. Read on to see if you’ve got the symptoms! Catch it early, and rock your biz.

DO YOU…

Collect degrees?
Sign up for the latest training?
Attend any and all workshops?
Work with a (or several) coach(es)?

BUT YOU…

Still haven’t launched your biz?
Have started your side hustle, though you haven’t monetized it?
Are stuck in the 9-to-5, hustling just to pay the bills?
Reliving your Groundhog Day nightmare?

You probably have a case of the “entrepreneurial imposter syndrome”.

Don’t fret. It’s very common. Other symptoms include feeling unworthy, feeling inadequate and feeling like a fraud.

It’s also a little catchy, so cover your ears when you hear pseudo ‘expert talk’ about necessary background, essential qualifications and must-follow trends.

PRESCRIPTION

-Give yourself a break!

-List your transferable skills and experience

-Remember you don’t need to be something you’re not, or offer a service/product you’re not ready to offer

-Remember you DO have a valuable service/product to offer right now

-Ask yourself, what ONE thing can I do now, reliably and better than the average in the field?

POSOLOGY

-For the next month, take steps to offer that ONE thing as a service/product

-Take 3 doses of “I’ve got this!” affirmations in the mirror

WARNING

In the case of over-exposure to ‘other people’s drama + expectations’, call a coach, mentor or accountability partner.

How do you cope with the imposter syndrome?

A few years ago, I was a bright-eyed entrepreneur-to-be, still caught in my 9-to-5 but committed to leaving my job. I thought it’d be pretty straightforward; come up with an idea, work hard, put in the time and voilà.

When that approach failed, along with my network marketing biz, I hired a business and marketing coach. After months of toiling, I was broke and I had no results to show for any of it.

I respectfully opted out of my biz coaching, and decided I needed to reexamine my priorities and see where I’d gone wrong.

The Inner Work

Through self-awareness, counselling with Elders, guided journeys, meditation, and a yoga and reiki practice, I discovered my wounds, the agreements they lead me to form, and how those agreements kept me playing small, and feeling defeated and unhappy.

I was astounded to realize the ocean of subconscious beliefs and agreements I’d made that no longer served me.

I cried at the unkindness I’d shown myself over the years.

And it hit me.

I never could have succeeded, in any business, or with any amount of business coaching, no matter how great, without doing this personal work. I needed to become aware of the nuts and bolts, the rusty gears and the monkey wrenches in there, keeping me from reaching my full potential.

SPOILER

I did it!!!

Now, I’m in biz and can say I’m proud to work with a biz coach, but frankly, I’d gotten here a lot faster (and a lot cheaper!) with help from someone who could have guide me holistically, hold up a mirror for me, provide healing words and practices and holding space for me.

Because I did it on my own, but realized how my life was transformed, I wanted to offer everything I’d received in one convenient format. That’s when I uncovered my own Element; my skills and experience in teaching and sharing ancient wisdom, and my passion for helping people break their chains intersected harmoniously in a holistic mindset practice.

I truly believe in business coaching, and I’m proof that “doing your personal work” first is not a myth; it has a very real impact on your success.

So tell me, do you think you’ve done a thorough mindset audit? What do you think might trip you up?

Category: Healing (Page 8 of 32)

Do You Suffer From The Imposter Syndrome?