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83. Why High-Achieving Women Mistake Identity Expansion for Imposter Syndrome
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Sometimes, walking into a room can feel terrifying. You’re accomplished, prepared, and capable... but your brain tells you, I don’t belong here. They’re going to figure me out.
In this episode, I explain why that feeling isn’t imposter syndrome. For high-achieving women, it’s often a signal that your identity hasn’t yet caught up to your next-level role, responsibility, or environment. I walk through real examples from my clients and my own experience to show how this discomfort shows up and how to navigate it. You’ll learn how to catch the spiral in real-time, reframe it as growth instead of inadequacy, and step into your next-level identity with confidence and clarity.
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