“If you feel like an imposter, good. That means you’re in a room big enough to grow into.”
We’ve all been there. That moment before a big pitch, a big performance, or a new role—where the doubt creeps in and whispers, “Who do you think you are?” It’s called imposter syndrome. And it hits the boldest among us, often at the height of our rise.
But what if I told you imposter syndrome isn’t a weakness—it’s a signal. A sign that you’re stretching. That you’re stepping beyond the limits of who you were and into the becoming of who you’re meant to be.
The key is this: Don’t silence that voice. Speak back to it.
When I coach speakers and leaders, I teach them to flip the script. Instead of “I don’t belong here,” ask, “What gift do I bring here?”
Instead of “They’ll find me out,” ask, “What truth can I speak that only I can tell?”
Because the very thing that makes you feel like an outsider—your journey, your difference, your path—is exactly what makes your voice powerful.
Your story isn’t a liability. It’s a light.
Imposter syndrome means you care. It means you’re not just showing up to perform—you’re showing up to matter. And when you step on that stage, sit in that boardroom, lead that team… do it with your whole self.
Let the fear fuel your fire. Let the nerves sharpen your focus. Let the question of “Am I enough?” become a statement of “Watch me prove it.”
Confidence isn’t pretending you never doubt. It’s refusing to let the doubt drive.
So the next time imposter syndrome hits, don’t step back—step forward. Step into the story only you can tell. And know this:
You are not an imposter.
You are an invitation—for others to rise, to believe, to follow the lead of someone brave enough to be real.
