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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Kate and Shayla sit down with author and imposter syndrome expert Alison Shamir to unpack one of the most universal, misunderstood experiences in modern work: that persistent belief that you don’t deserve your success.
Alison breaks down what imposter syndrome actually is, why high achievers are especially prone to it, and how those old origin stories from childhood quietly shape our confidence, our careers, and our sense of belonging. Together they explore why external success never fixes the internal narrative, how perfectionism and overworking keep the cycle alive, and what it really takes to rewrite the story that keeps so many brilliant people stuck.
From self-worth to self-confidence to the “trilogy of selves,” this conversation goes deep into the psychology, the patterns, and the practical tools that help people move beyond self-doubt and into grounded, evidence-based confidence.
If you’ve ever found yourself minimising your achievements, waiting to be found out, or discounting every win… this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.
In this episode
What imposter syndrome is
Why competence isn’t the antidote and why confidence alone can’t save you
The origin story: how early experiences shape adult self-belief
The difference between self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence
Why high-performing professionals mask their doubt so well
The imposter cycles and self-sabotaging patterns Alison sees in her coaching
How to build an evidence bank that your brain will actually believe
The surprising role of authenticity and psychological safety at work
What it takes to rewrite the internal narrative… and why it changes everything
Resources:
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/48yQYSP
Clance Imposter Scale test - https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf
Connect with Alison Shamir:
Linkedin - https://au.linkedin.com/in/alison-shamir-67440b17
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisonshamir/
Websites - https://alisonshamir.com/
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Hosted and produced by Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer
Alison breaks down what imposter syndrome actually is, why high achievers are especially prone to it, and how those old origin stories from childhood quietly shape our confidence, our careers, and our sense of belonging. Together they explore why external success never fixes the internal narrative, how perfectionism and overworking keep the cycle alive, and what it really takes to rewrite the story that keeps so many brilliant people stuck.
From self-worth to self-confidence to the “trilogy of selves,” this conversation goes deep into the psychology, the patterns, and the practical tools that help people move beyond self-doubt and into grounded, evidence-based confidence.
If you’ve ever found yourself minimising your achievements, waiting to be found out, or discounting every win… this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.
In this episode
What imposter syndrome is
Why competence isn’t the antidote and why confidence alone can’t save you
The origin story: how early experiences shape adult self-belief
The difference between self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence
Why high-performing professionals mask their doubt so well
The imposter cycles and self-sabotaging patterns Alison sees in her coaching
How to build an evidence bank that your brain will actually believe
The surprising role of authenticity and psychological safety at work
What it takes to rewrite the internal narrative… and why it changes everything
Resources:
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/48yQYSP
Clance Imposter Scale test - https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf
Connect with Alison Shamir:
Linkedin - https://au.linkedin.com/in/alison-shamir-67440b17
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisonshamir/
Websites - https://alisonshamir.com/
If you loved this episode...
Share it with a friend who’s wanting a change (or just needs permission to do the thing!).
Rate and review Outlaws on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more Outlaws find us
Find out more
Website: www.outlawspodcast.com
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, tools, and more Outlawbrary picks
Connect with us
Instagram: @the.outlaws.podcast - https://www.instagram.com/the.outlaws.podcast
Facebook Group: Outlaws Podcast Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.outlaws.podcast
LinkedIn: Outlaws Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/106681587
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer
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