Conquer Your Imposter Syndrome at Work with Alison Shamir

13/10/2025 50 min Episodio 312
Conquer Your Imposter Syndrome at Work with Alison Shamir

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Episode 312 - If you second-guess your success, Alison Shamir shares the mindset shifts and tools that help professionals recognise and overcome imposter thoughts. For years, clients have reached out to me with this dilemma: They are capable, experienced professionals who are unsuccessful in their job search. Usually, this is my diagnosis: They are not short of qualifications; they are short of traction.  Listening back to my conversation with imposter syndrome expert Alison Shamir, I was struck by how precisely her framework matches what my clients have faced in their careers. That is, a human tendency to discount our own track record, especially when they're unemployed and looking for work. It is a cycle in which the external system is harder to read and the internal narrator becomes louder, precisely when professionals need to demonstrate clear business value. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Understanding Imposter Syndrome: A Personal Journey13:18 The Role of Managers in Identifying Imposter Syndrome25:44 Recognizing Imposter Syndrome in Job Candidates26:36 Understanding Imposter Syndrome and Its Signs27:40 Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Control vs. Elimination29:03 The Three Pillar Framework for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome31:50 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome35:03 Triggers of Imposter Syndrome and Their Impact38:23 Personal Experiences and Relatable Stories44:38 External Factors and Confidence in Job Searching48:20 Controlling the Controllables: A Key TakeawayLinks mentioned in this episode:Alison's LinkedInAlison's bookAlison's websiteLearn more about Renata's courses and servicesAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs,...