15/08/2026
Imposter Syndrome – ‘taming’ the chimp on your shoulder
Why Do I Feel Like a Fraud at home or work? Or both. Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome – ‘taming the chimp’ on your shoulder (Or, in my case Captain Caveman! – who remembers him in the 80’s))
In midlife, our inner critic/inner caveman/imposter/cavey wavy/insert yours here * – name & character, can really ramp up and really shake our self-worth, self-esteem and inner strength, resilience & confidence.
Let me hazard a guess of how you might be feeling.
A fraud at work or in your personal life, worrying that others may ‘find you out’ and that you are not as capable as they think.
You might dismiss your achievements or find it difficult tricky to accept praise as you don’t believe success is your creation. This can leave you anxious, insecure and hesitant to take opportunities for fear that you will not be able to meet expectations.
Imposter syndrome often shows up during mid-life transitions, career changes or periods of increased responsibility - times when may feel your skills and decisions are under a ‘microscope’ or pressure.
With therapeutic coaching, we’ll identify the thought patterns, self-doubt and internal pressures that fuel imposter feelings. You’ll gain insight into where these beliefs came from and why they persist. Leave the questions & enquiry to me 😊.
We’ll use this awareness to develop practical strategies and tools to challenge self-limiting beliefs and to enable you to accept your achievements. You’ll feel more assured in your capabilities and confident in taking opportunities without fear or hesitation.
Here’s a link to a masterclass I did a few years back – same messages ring true today, I did for a local networking group for introverted entrepreneurs about taming the ‘chimp’ on your shoulder.
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/p2BD4pG5rJs
If therapeutic coaching for Imposter syndrome has your name on it, you can find out more about what I do here: https://clarity-kent.co.uk/therapeutic-coaching/ and book a free intro call here: https://clarity-kent.co.uk/book-a-call/