The Imposter has achieved a great deal in her career, but she struggles to fully feel her success. No matter how many qualifications, roles, or achievements she accumulates, there’s a quiet voice inside that whispers: “You just got lucky.”
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She worries that one day others might realise she’s not as capable, intelligent, or confident as she appears. So, she over-prepares, over-checks, and works harder than most…not out of ambition, but out of fear that she’ll be “found out.”
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Even with years of experience, she questions her own judgment and often looks to others for validation or reassurance before making decisions. She tells herself she just needs to re-check the data, soundboard her ideas, or check in with a mentor to feel ready, but the readiness never comes.
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To the outside world, she looks accomplished and composed. But inside, she’s exhausted from trying to prove she belongs. What she truly longs for is to feel a deep sense of inner confidence. To trust her wisdom, own her expertise, and finally believe what everyone else already sees in her.
