The Impostor Syndrome Files
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Are you living with chronic self-doubt? Do you question whether you deserve to be in your role? If so, you're not alone! As a leadership coach and lifelong struggler with impostor syndrome, I wanted to create a space where professionals can tell their personal stories and unburden themselves of the silent shame that comes with this experience. I also wanted listeners to be able to hear themselves in others and realize that they are not alone. On this podcast, we'll share the stories of professionals from different backgrounds who've struggled with and learned to manage impostor syndrome. We'll also learn from experts on how to better manage ourselves and our environments to minimize the overall threat of impostor syndrome. Let's erase the stigma and stop feeling ashamed of these very normal experiences. And let's come together to share our challenges and strategize how to effectively rise above them.
The Impostor Syndrome Files
What Do You Really Want? Getting Honest in Mid-Career
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about navigating mid-career transitions. Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this it?” -- that mid-career moment when you feel too far in to start over but too young to retire? If so, you’re not alone. My guest this week is executive coach Robin Camarote. Here we talk about the very real questions that arise for professionals who are reevaluating their careers, goals and identities. We explore what it means to reflect deeply on where you’ve been, what you want and how to move forward, even in the midst of a busy life. Robin shares both personal stories and practical tools to help you reconnect with your values, reclaim your time and build a more fulfilling path forward on your terms.
Key Topics Discussed
- The myth of the linear career and what a “jagged” path really means
- Internal vs. external pressures when questioning your career direction
- How to reframe regret and leverage your past for future clarity
- What to do when you don’t know what you want—starting with what you don’t want
- Simple, daily practices to check in with yourself
- Why clarity and confidence come from action, not overthinking
- The risk of inaction—and how to know when it’s time to move
About My Guest
Robin Camarote is a leadership strategist and executive coach who helps organizations and teams take bold action on their biggest opportunities. With deep expertise in leadership alignment, business development, and executive presence, she helps leaders go after high-stakes “moonshot” opportunities—big goals with transformative potential.
Through her Moonshot Workshop, she guides leadership teams to pinpoint the critical actions that actually drive success, gain teamwide buy-in, and create a clear, focused strategy that dramatically increases their win probability.
She also speaks and writes extensively on overcoming imposter syndrome, executive presence, and the role of candid conversations in business success. Her work has helped countless leaders and teams shift from “this feels impossible” to “we’ve got this.”
~
Connect with Robin:
Website: https://www.robincamarote.com/growthworkshop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robincamarote/
~
Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:
Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:
https://www.kimmeninger.com/challenge
Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:
https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroup
Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6
Join the Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumans
Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session
Connect on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/
Website:
https://kimmeninger.com