Imposter syndrome at work is often reduced to low confidence.
In this conversation, executive coach and imposter syndrome specialist Sarah Farmer unpacks that and other common myths, taking a broader view: any mask, from overconfidence to underconfidence, that can stop someone from being as effective as they want to be.
She separates imposter syndrome from the normal nerves of doing something new, challenges the idea that it fades with seniority, and looks at why there’s no quick fix.
The conversation also covers how to tell when it’s worth working on, through three lenses: mental, physical and financial. Spotify doesn’t publish how its search ranks results, so treat this as good practice rather than a guarantee. The title will matter more than the notes either way, and yours is already strong.
Our Guest: Sarah Farmer
Sarah Farmer is an international multi-award-winning executive coach, imposter syndrome specialist, bestselling author of Leader Unleashed and host of the Lead Brightly podcast.
As Founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., Sarah helps senior leaders, leadership teams and business owners develop the right level of confidence, emotional intelligence and people skills to lead themselves and others brilliantly.
Blending neuroscience, psychology and practical leadership development, her work helps people challenge the thinking and self-doubt that can hold them back, create lasting behavioural change and take greater control of the future they want to create.
Her mission? A brighter future powered by brilliant leaders.
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