Below are the main highlights of our chat:

• It is natural to have impostor thoughts if you push yourself towards growth.
  
  

• The impostor phenomenon is a symptom of success. It is often born out of a natural tendency for self-growth and self-improvement.
  
  

• The more you achieve, the more you might fear that those who look up to you will discover that you are not as good as you should be.
  
  

• Some studies suggest that impostor thoughts are born or child roles and family dynamics. Too much or too little praise can be the source of impostor thoughts in adult life.
  
  

• While self-confidence is a large high-level topic, impostor thoughts are driven by specific situations, people or dynamics.
  
  

• It is important to label Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), in order to come up with strategies to undermine and correct them.
  
  

• The ABC model (Activating event, Belief, Consequence) can be a useful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coaching model to help deal with ANTs.
  
  

• If you do new things, new neuroconnections can be created, and existing ones can be reinforced (neuroplasticity).
  
  

• It is crucial to have a sense of purpose and a solid network for support to face our challenges.