Fraud Thoughts and Funky Feelings
EPISODE 6: FRAUD THOUGHTS AND FUNKY FEELINGS
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EPISODE 6: FRAUD THOUGHTS AND FUNKY FEELINGS
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt at Work
IN THIS EPISODE
Ever feel like you’re winging it and everyone’s about to find out? Like you got the job, but maybe HR made a mistake? Welcome to the imposter club—we’ve got snacks, self-doubt, and… strategies. In this episode, Caro unpacks the truth about imposter syndrome, why it’s not a flaw but evolutionary wiring, and how to stop waiting to feel confident and start moving anyway.
YOU'LL LEARN
Why confidence isn’t a pre-condition, it’s a side effect of action
How imposter syndrome is really just ancient survival software
The real reason discomfort often means you’re on track
Why asking questions isn’t a weakness, it’s leadership in disguise
How to translate your gremlin thoughts into growth fuel
THIS EPISODE'S TOOL
The Gremlin Check-In: a brutally simple, powerfully honest worksheet to help you name the thought, reframe it, and take a small-but-bold action anyway.
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And of course below you will find the usual support materials:
Bold Moves Brief to help you move from listening to action
Big Conversations starter to help line managers explore this weeks topic with their team to help the team grow, together.
Transcript to help you pull out your own key messages for growth.
YOUR BOLD MOVES FOR THIS WEEK
Say it out loud - to a friend, a teammate, or even your dog. Interrupt the spiral.
Revisit your receipts - start or share your Happy File. Those wins aren’t flukes.
Move with the fear - the wobbles mean you’re growing.
That’s the assignment.
Remember you’re not an imposter. You’re learning and you are work in progress.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Welcome to the Party: Understanding Imposter
Syndrome
02:48 Gremlin Translator Game
06:04 Our Evolutionary Survival Kit
09:03 Listener Dilemma: Embracing Your Promotion
11:33 Quick Fire Career Moves: Tackling Gremlins
13:46 Career Quote Crime: The Truth About Faking It
16:51 Closing Thoughts: You're Not a Fraud, You're Growing
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Remember reflection is how you turn experience into momentum. This tool is your thinking space-minus the post-it chaos.
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Before you go ....
Take a minute. Not for us, for you.
What made you nod?
What made you wince?
That’s where the magic lives.
If something clicked today, don’t let it stay a passing thought. Scribble it down. Say it out loud. Try it tomorrow, even if it’s messy. Especially if it’s messy.
Oh, and if someone popped into your head while listening? That’s not random. Send this their way. Share the episode. Share the fire.
And finally, don’t forget your Pocket Power-Up. Because bold moves start with tiny, intentional ones. We made this bit for the you-who-takes-action.