I want to tell you a secret: almost everyone I work with has felt like they’re faking it at some point. You know that voice in your head that whispers, “I don’t belong here” or “They’re going to find out I’m not good enough”? That’s imposter syndrome. And let me be clear—feeling this way doesn’t mean you’re actually a fraud.

Let me tell you about one of my clients, Emma. She’s brilliant, driven, and accomplished—but every time she hit a new milestone, instead of celebrating, she felt like luck had carried her there. She kept overworking herself, trying to “prove” she deserved it. Sound familiar?

Here’s what we did together:

Step 1: Name it

First, we just gave it a name. “Imposter syndrome.” Something about saying it out loud made it less powerful. Whenever that voice creeps in, she can now say, “Ah, that’s just my imposter syndrome talking,” instead of letting it run the show.

Step 2: Keep track of wins

We started a simple habit: a little notebook where she jotted down wins—big or small—every day. Over time, it became a concrete reminder that she earned her achievements.

Step 3: Talk about it

She opened up to friends and colleagues about how she felt. Guess what? They felt the same way. Realizing she wasn’t alone changed everything. Vulnerability turned out to be a superpower.

Step 4: Take action anyway

Even when the doubt was loud, she kept moving forward. Each step was proof that she could do it, despite the voice in her head. That’s where real confidence comes from: doing the thing even when you’re scared.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Yep, that’s me,” take a deep breath. You’re not broken. You’re growing. And feeling like an imposter doesn’t erase your hard work, your skills, or your place at the table.

Start small: name the voice, celebrate one win, talk to one person, take one action. Those tiny steps add up—and suddenly, that “fraud” voice becomes just a background hum instead of the main speaker.

You belong here. You’re enough. And yes—you’re allowed to take up space.