Imposter Syndrome
Sometimes in our lives, we carry this fear that we’ll never live up to the vision that we hold for ourselves in our heads or our hearts. As much as we’d love to be that person we envision inside, the fear of being judged or called out as a “fraud” by other people - can be so great - that it holds us back from going after our dreams.
The truth is, it can be wicked hard for people who knew or know us in our everyday ordinary life, whether they be the people we either grew up with, our siblings, our parents or our past teachers, whoever it is, to see our “extraordinary” in their everyday plain, old ordinary box that they try to put or keep us in.
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about “Imposter Syndrome” and how the paralyzing fear it brings has been strong enough to make many writers, entrepreneurs, artists and creatives from all walks of life all stop dead in their tracks.
No one wants to be seen as a fraud, phony, fake or poser but it helps to understand that that fear is only alive and well in our heads ---> because we choose to believe it. We give away our power to the ego and to others AND we can take that sh*t back! HA!
This episode is an encouragement to not let the self-imposed limitations of your ego and the inability of other people to “see” what’s right in front of them - keep you from following your dream! We must not let the doubt of our accomplishments stop us from fulfilling Our Divine Assignment. Never forget who you really are & to whom you belong.
KK's Key Takeaways
Imposter Syndrome Definition (1:15)
Be Careful Who You Share Your Dreams With (11:27)
Know Who You Are Surrounding Yourself With (14:47)
Start To Doubt Yourself (20:29)
A Prophet is Not Accepted In His Hometown (26:57)
Tried To Take Me Out At The Knees (34:44)
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Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.
She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001.
KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.
A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcastandis currently at work on her memoir.
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