Your client is battling imposter syndrome. How do you help them uncover their exceptional talents?

In my experience, imposter syndrome often stems from past traumas or significant life events that have impacted one’s self-esteem and self-worth. To help clients uncover their exceptional talents, I focus on a few key strategies: Acknowledging the Root Cause Understanding that imposter syndrome can be a response to trauma is crucial. By acknowledging this, we can approach the issue with empathy and sensitivity

To help a client struggling with dementia discover their strengths, begin by having a conversation to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Use reflective questions to get them to understand their past successes and the skills that contributed to those achievements. Give positive feedback and celebrate their unique qualities and contributions. Encourage them to set small, achievable goals to use their skills and celebrate their progress. Boosting their confidence through constant validation and support will help them build confidence and realize their true potential.

To help a client battling imposter syndrome, I focus on reframing their mindset. We start by identifying their key achievements and the specific skills that led to those successes. I encourage them to document their progress, highlighting the unique strengths they've demonstrated. By creating a tangible record of their accomplishments, they can see the evidence of their capabilities. We also work on shifting their internal dialogue from self-doubt to self-affirmation, reinforcing that their expertise is real and earned. Through this process, they begin to recognize and embrace their exceptional talents, empowering them to confidently move forward.

When a client battles imposter syndrome, I start by focusing on their unique strengths and accomplishments. Here's my approach: Reflect on Achievements: I guide them to list past successes, emphasizing their contributions and skills. Seek Feedback: Encourage them to gather insights from colleagues and mentors to highlight their impact. Set Realistic Goals: Help them set achievable goals to build confidence through small wins. Embrace Growth: Frame imposter syndrome as a sign of growth and a drive for excellence. By focusing on their proven successes and encouraging positive self-reflection, clients begin to see their exceptional talents more clearly.

Reframing negative automatic thoughts can only be done from a 'grounded' place as opposed to from the 'survival mode' (fight/ flight/ freeze/ collapse). Therefore, after developing NAT's awareness, next step is to first learn to disrupt those intrusive thoughts so that one can move away from 'survivor' brain in which nothing else can happen in order to access the more creative, solution-focused, problem-solving part of the brain. This can be done by practicing 'mini mindfulness' moments (focusing on one thing) so that the cycle of the intrusive thoughts can be broken enabling the access to that brain power which can then start to reframe the thoughts to seeing reality for what it is without the unhelpful 'filter'.

Chaque individu possède sa personnalité et ses valeurs. La première des choses est pour moi de faire lister ses valeurs à mon coaché et de séparer ainsi les pensées négatives des positives. S'intéresser à nos forces est un excellent catalyseur de résultats car il nous fait changer notre vision et réfléchir sur le sens de nos actions. Par exemple ma valeur principale est l'engagement alors posez vous la question : "quelle est la dernière action que j'ai réalisé qui ai apporté un changement à mon interlocuteur" ? . Notez-le et la prochaine fois continuez à vous améliorer. Il n'y a que de cette façon que vous penserez "je suis reconnaissant de" et que vous oublierez "j'ai échoué à ".

In my experience, a key to reframing thoughts is to first understand where are those those thoughts coming from. They could come childhood experiences, external expectations, self-imposed perfectionism, prior experiences as an adult, history of 'failure', pure imagination, and/or much more. Once the origin of the negative/self-doubting thoughts has been identified it is easier to start the journey of acknowledging where those thoughts came from and how/why to challenge them for the good.

Il est essentiel de réévaluer les attentes envers soi-même et de reconnaître les succès passés. Tenir un journal de ses réalisations, aussi petites soient-elles, peut aider à visualiser les progrès accomplis et à renforcer la confiance en soi.

One thing I find helpful is guiding my coachees/mentees to practice gratitude for the big and small things they accomplish. I help them understand that they should be their biggest cheerleader. And a great cheerleader celebrates both the big and the small steps and accomplishments. Gratitude and celebration (along with consistent action) brings more success!

Chacune de nos réussites célébrées nous procure la possibilité de faire un pas en avant. Noter ce qui a fonctionné ou tenir ce que l'on appelle "un cahier de gratitudes" nous permet de conserver la mémoire de nos actions, de les ancrer et de s'en servir quand bon nous semble. Il fait aussi appelle à une notion d'amour et d'estime de soi essentiels a nos futures réussites justement.

People define success differently. It is vital to establish that there are steps to climb before reaching the peak. each step is in the right direction. Stopping at key points and celebrating all that we have achieved is crucial in the ability to move forward and reach the peak.

Action: Encourage your client to celebrate their achievements, no matter how small. Suggest keeping a success journal to document compliments, positive feedback, and completed goals. Emotion: Reflecting on their accomplishments helps boost confidence and counteracts the tendency to downplay their successes. Meaning: Recognizing and internalizing their achievements provides tangible evidence of their talents, reinforcing their self-worth and combatting imposter syndrome.

This is absolutely necessary. Trough all the way up( or downs) we must celebrate every single achievement; all of them sum, are not minuscular and bring teachings and valuable experience. To be humble to recognize every single aspect would help to recognize their value.

Here we must absolutely honest, and maybe brutal. We as coaches must be like a lamp showing the actual path and what kind of tools the customer already have and which not. We must perform a 360 analysis reviewing all range of skills as soft skills, technical, aptitudes, language. Everyone have an unique set of qualities.

Prior to getting into building a skill inventory, I guide my clients to identify their Value Inventory. I guide them through the process of exploring and identifying what are the top 2-3 values that guide their actions, their decisions, and the skills they have acquired (or aspire to acquire). In my experience, exploring the values should come first. And this will set a foundation to explore the Skill Inventory and to understand how my client's values and skill align.

Le perfectionnisme étant souvent lié au syndrome de l’imposteur, il est important de fixer des objectifs réalistes et atteignables. Apprendre à accepter l'imperfection et à célébrer les petites victoires peut progressivement réduire le sentiment de ne jamais en faire assez.

Action: Guide your client in creating a comprehensive list of their skills, experiences, and knowledge. This tangible inventory serves as a reminder of their qualifications. Emotion: Seeing their skills and accomplishments listed can help ground their self-perception in reality and diminish feelings of inadequacy. Meaning: A skill inventory provides a clear, objective view of their competencies, countering the feelings of being an imposter and reinforcing their confidence.

Feedback is one of the main ways we can grow and get better. It is important to have a growth mindset and understand how to take feedback constructively so we can get better. It is important to understand what others think we are doing well and areas we can improve. Both lay the foundation for healthy growth.

Es importante empezar a traer a su presente su historia personal, para entender de donde provienen sus miedos, sus temores, limitaciones que no le dejan ver su riqueza. Posteriormente aplicar una medición de sus 5 principales talentos. Traer a su memoria esos logros, los recursos que usó, plantearle algunas acciones concretas de practica en coherencia con sus talentos y con lo que más ama hacer, más allá de afirmaciones que le permitan pasar la barrera y darse oportunidad. Celebrar sus acciones de logro, e invitarle a que busque retroalimentación, y reafirmarle. Hacer seguimiento y acompañamiento hasta que vuelva a creer para crear lo que sueña y sus objetivos

Seeking feedback is something that should be done: Proactively, frequently and with genuine curiosity. I guide my mentees on the importance of seeking feedback and how this can be leverage to fuel their growth mindset. Proactively - Don't wait for feedback to come your way. Actively look for it. Don't miss out on the opportunity to ask for feedback from those around you. Frequently - Don't just seek for feedback during your year-end review. Do it regularly and on a timely manner, because feedback is relevant when people have fresh in their mind the experience/event for wish you're seeking feedback. Genuine Curiosity - Don't ask just for the sake of asking. Ask by showing that you care about your growth and that you value perspectives.

Discuter du syndrome de l’imposteur avec des amis, des collègues ou un thérapeute peut aider à dédramatiser la situation et à obtenir des perspectives extérieures. Les conversations ouvertes peuvent également révéler que d'autres personnes partagent les mêmes sentiments.

Se baser sur les commentaires que fournissent vos prospects comme vos clients vous permettent une remise en question constante et la possibilité de vous améliorer davantage. Lorsqu'il s'agit de vos clients il peut s'avérer doublement utile qu'il sonde auprès de leurs propres clients la manière dont ils les percoivent là encore pour leur démontrer leur capacité d'évolution, leur remise en question, la recherche de clarté et de sens présentent dans leur mise en mouvement.

Rien de plus performant que la visualisation qui permet d'établir une stratégie et un plan d'actions clair et qui démontre notre capacité a sortir du cadre et de notre zone de confort si nécessaire. Visualiser son résultat donne encore plus d'énergie pour parvenir à le réaliser. Visualiser le succès permet une projection plus rapide et évite de se poser les questions existentielles du style : "Mais que va t-il se passer si ....." qui entraine la resurgence des pensées négatives

Visualiser son succès, c'est se projeter sur du positif ! Cet exercice est beaucoup plus efficace et sécurisant lorsque nous sommes accompagnés par un coach professionnel. Son but est de vous guider dans votre rêve, pour vous grand, et mesurer votre ambition personnelle avec en même temps le sens du réel, du concret. Cette approche vous permettra de bâtir un plan d'actions à votre mesure pour atteindre vos objectifs.

- Faire passer à votre client le test de l’échelle de Clance pour évaluer objectivement l’intensité de son syndrome de l’imposteur et ensuite identifier les leviers d'actions. Cette évaluation permet de mettre en lumière les schémas de pensée limitants et de personnaliser l’approche du coaching en fonction des résultats. - Créer un « portfolio de fierté » : encourager son client à rassembler ses accomplissements et témoignages positifs. Ce portfolio visuel sert de rappel concret de leurs compétences et succès, renforçant leur confiance. - Développer une routine de micro-bravoure : proposer des petites actions audacieuses quotidiennes pour sortir progressivement de sa zone de confort et renforcer l'estime de soi.

Action: Guide your client in using visualization techniques to imagine themselves succeeding in their goals. Encourage them to create a detailed mental image of their success and the associated feelings. Emotion: Visualization enhances motivation and helps clients build confidence by creating a vivid sense of achievement. Meaning: Visualizing success reinforces their belief in their abilities and potential, aiding in overcoming the imposter syndrome and boosting their overall self-confidence.

It has already been evidenced through research that the brain cannot differentiate between a real-life experience and a strong visualization experience when all senses (or as many as possible) are amplified as best as possible. This means that visualization can have a serious positive impact as it produces all the good chemicals we need to believe that we 'can'. I'm not the biggest fan of 'fake it till you make it', but this saying is there for a reason and has its' place while other work is simultaneously done to increase confidence and self-esteem.