The Reality of Imposter Syndrome

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

Ever feel like you’re the only one who got where you are… and don’t deserve it? It’s more common than you think.

<>

Over the years, I’ve observed that most people – regardless of how much they’ve achieved – are full of self-doubt.

They discount past experiences and assume that most of what they’ve accomplished was “easy” or “luck”.

All of this leads to the eventual feeling that… “If people knew the real me, they’d quickly realize that I’m not good enough.”

It’s time to take control of the stories in our heads and focus on these truths:

  1. I’m on my own unique journey.
  2. This journey has been – and will continue to be – filled with many ups and downs.
  3. Each lesson has made me the very best version of myself that I can be at this time.  

<>

CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

<>

Book CJ for your next meeting at https://cjmcclanahan.com/press-kit

 

cj mcclanahan logo

Unlock CJ's Coaching Series

Achiever's Compass Coaching Series is designed to bring awareness and generate some momentum in the right direction. 

You have successfully unlocked the coaching series!