The Art and Science of Thriving
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Michael Schiel, a high performance coach and transformation consultant, hosts the podcast. Michael helps overwhelmed people and teams find their purpose, achieve their goals, and reach peak performance while creating well-being, balance and fulfillment in their lives
The Art and Science of Thriving
Episode #89: Imposter Syndrome: The Science Behind It and How to Beat It
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I don’t belong here… I’m not good enough… Sooner or later, they’ll find out I’m a fraud”? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, research shows that most high-achieving professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers
In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I dive into the science behind imposter syndrome — what it really is, why it shows up most often when we’re growing, and how you can use neuroscience and psychology-backed tools to reframe those thoughts so they no longer hold you back.
You’ll learn:
- Why imposter syndrome happens and how your brain is wired to trigger these thoughts in moments of growth.
- The identity gap — why your achievements often feel out of sync with how you see yourself.
- Practical, science-backed strategies to reframe self-doubt into confidence and contribution.
- How leaders can spot imposter syndrome in their teams — and simple steps to help staff turn it into fuel for growth.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a proven framework — Awareness, Reframing, and Action — that helps you move past the inner critic and channel imposter feelings into motivation and thriving.
🎯 Free Resource: To help you apply the tools from this episode, I’ve created a downloadable Imposter Syndrome Worksheet & Mini Guide. Get your copy at invictus.coach/resources
If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt — or want to support your team through it — this episode will show you how to recognize imposter syndrome for what it is: not proof you don’t belong, but proof that you’re stretching into growth.
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