With so much resting on us, not just the work we do but how much our own personal brand is affected by our day to day decisions, it’s no wonder that we second guess ourselves constantly. That’s the difference between those who admit to Imposter Syndrome and those who don’t believe in it. But the truth is easier, once we learn to trust ourselves again.
At Oh Yeah we hold a bright shiny mirror to our clients. It’s often a dazzling notion, and there is resistance to overcome. But we’re with you every step of the way, you don’t look into that mirror alone. One of the richest and most important places we get to early on with our clients is a total reframing of just how amazing they are. The work has already been done, the ideas that sparked the business have been acted upon, you’ve learned your lines, got your costume looking spiffy, and you’re about to walk out onto the stage. What’s holding you back? Causing you doubt? These are the questions we delve into, because the answers are always the most useful part of this process.
In our work we’ve found that Imposter Syndrome is often synonymous with what we’ll call The Great Uncertainty. We encourage our clients to be fluid on the shifting sands of today’s business world, and to always – always – listen to their first instincts. These are the flutters of possibility that get shouted down by The Great Uncertainty, held up in their nascent form to be ridiculed and reduced because they aren’t fully formed answers. Friends – that’s balls. And it’s damaging to your calm. Here’s what to do:
Learn to focus on those first instincts. They are your best guiding light for harmony in all future work. Dismiss The Great Uncertainty. This monster pretends to keep you safe, instead it is keeping you down.
Go with your gut. You’ve lived your life every day – you know what’s right. All you need to do is quiet the noise and trust yourself.