Imposter Syndrome: End the Need to Prove Your Worth
Wed Feb 04 2026
If you’ve followed me a while, you will know that I’ve gonefrom not being able to climb the stairs to climbing Wainrights for fun, (well, sometimes fun – sometimes the hills are hell).
I burnt out and got ME from overdoing life and work. Theoverdoing came from not feeling good enough and the urge to prove my worth. But when is enough, enough? The bar just keeps rising.
This is an interactive episode. You’ll hear real-timeaudience scepticism and the changes they experience after applying the technique I share. They were fab, and they ask the questions you probably want answered about overcoming imposter syndrome.
What You Will Learn:
💡 The hidden childhood pattern that's making you overwork - and the 7-minute technique that can ‘erase’it from your nervous system
💡 Why your brain keeps you trapped in the same stress cycle - and the neuroscience-backed method that creates lasting change in minutes, not 66 days (which is how long it takes the average person to change)
💡 The five imposter syndrome types sabotaging your success - discover which one is driving your burnout and how to stop the domino effect before it damages your health,happiness and wellbeing
Here’s to your leadership developmentand personal growth!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach &Speaker
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction (01:50) What is Imposter Syndrome?(02:08) Today's Agenda - Strategies to Regain Control(03:39) Meet the Parents - Estelle's Personal Story(04:51) Growing Up Different - Feeling Like an Imposter(06:06) Working as Head of HR - Still Feeling Like a Fraud(07:42) Chronic Fatigue & Recovery Journey(08:10) Writing a Book - Procrastination & Self-Doubt(09:03) Becoming a Bestselling Author(10:16) The Message of Not Being Good Enough(11:24) The Imposter Syndrome Domino Effect(13:32) The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome(18:31) Audience Poll - Which Type Are You?(19:48) How Imposter Syndrome Causes Workaholism & Stress(20:45) Case Study: The Perfectionist Lawyer(23:55) Where Imposter Syndrome Comes From(24:43) Personality Formation - Ages 0-7 Imprint Period(28:45) Why Change is Challenging - Neural Pathways(29:49) Antidote #1: Havening Technique(30:14) Havening Small Print - Does It Work?(32:26) Live Havening Exercise Begins(35:54) How Havening Works - The Neuroscience(39:51) Havening Results - The Lawyer's Transformation(44:26) Client Results - Million Pound Conversation(45:04) Resilient Leader Program SHINE Overview(48:55) Antidote #2: Inner Captain vs Inner Critic(50:15) The Science of Journaling(51:53) TOP ACT Journaling Process(55:11) Learning to Accepting Yourself(56:50) Q&A from the audience(61:42) Q&A - Estelle's Personal Phobias Story
⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.
⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube:
🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/
📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts
⭐Follow Estelle Read:
https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee
⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call:
https://estelleread.com/resources/
⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes:
🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE
🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL
⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book:
Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism andStress
⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog:
Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress,when you sign up.
⭐Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
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If you’ve followed me a while, you will know that I’ve gonefrom not being able to climb the stairs to climbing Wainrights for fun, (well, sometimes fun – sometimes the hills are hell). I burnt out and got ME from overdoing life and work. Theoverdoing came from not feeling good enough and the urge to prove my worth. But when is enough, enough? The bar just keeps rising. This is an interactive episode. You’ll hear real-timeaudience scepticism and the changes they experience after applying the technique I share. They were fab, and they ask the questions you probably want answered about overcoming imposter syndrome. What You Will Learn: 💡 The hidden childhood pattern that's making you overwork - and the 7-minute technique that can ‘erase’it from your nervous system 💡 Why your brain keeps you trapped in the same stress cycle - and the neuroscience-backed method that creates lasting change in minutes, not 66 days (which is how long it takes the average person to change) 💡 The five imposter syndrome types sabotaging your success - discover which one is driving your burnout and how to stop the domino effect before it damages your health,happiness and wellbeing Here’s to your leadership developmentand personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach &Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) What is Imposter Syndrome?(02:08) Today's Agenda - Strategies to Regain Control(03:39) Meet the Parents - Estelle's Personal Story(04:51) Growing Up Different - Feeling Like an Imposter(06:06) Working as Head of HR - Still Feeling Like a Fraud(07:42) Chronic Fatigue & Recovery Journey(08:10) Writing a Book - Procrastination & Self-Doubt(09:03) Becoming a Bestselling Author(10:16) The Message of Not Being Good Enough(11:24) The Imposter Syndrome Domino Effect(13:32) The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome(18:31) Audience Poll - Which Type Are You?(19:48) How Imposter Syndrome Causes Workaholism & Stress(20:45) Case Study: The Perfectionist Lawyer(23:55) Where Imposter Syndrome Comes From(24:43) Personality Formation - Ages 0-7 Imprint Period(28:45) Why Change is Challenging - Neural Pathways(29:49) Antidote #1: Havening Technique(30:14) Havening Small Print - Does It Work?(32:26) Live Havening Exercise Begins(35:54) How Havening Works - The Neuroscience(39:51) Havening Results - The Lawyer's Transformation(44:26) Client Results - Million Pound Conversation(45:04) Resilient Leader Program SHINE Overview(48:55) Antidote #2: Inner Captain vs Inner Critic(50:15) The Science of Journaling(51:53) TOP ACT Journaling Process(55:11) Learning to Accepting Yourself(56:50) Q&A from the audience(61:42) Q&A - Estelle's Personal Phobias Story ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️. ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: https://estelleread.com/resources/ ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE 🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism andStress ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress,when you sign up. ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.