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🎯 The Imposter's Gift: Mind the Gap... and Move Through It (Part 2 to the 4-Part "Imposter's Gift" Series)

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(Part 2 of 3 in “The Imposter’s Gift” Series)

World-class performers feel imposter syndrome too. The difference between them and everyone else?

They learn from the discomfort and get better because of it. They also perform with the end in mind.

Here’s how:
- Visualize yourself as the confident, worthy, successful version of you.
- Identify the “gap” between that version and where you are now.
- Take intentional action to bridge it.

When you honor the discomfort and reverse-engineer the path forward, imposter syndrome becomes clarity, courage, and yes—even confidence.

I’d love to hear your perspective. Who’s the future version of you that already owns the room? If you imagined yourself already there, what one shift would help close the gap?

🎥 Watch the Part 2 video and share your perspective.

This is a 4-part series, so be on the lookout for additional posts in the week to come.

Cheering you on, always!
- Sheryl

Why You Need Fear (Not Just on Halloween)!

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From an evolutionary standpoint, fear is useful. If you are in danger, fear triggers your body to release hormones that prepare you for fight or flight to get out of harm's way.

Fear could save your life. When it comes to high performance in a critical moment though, fear can be problematic if not managed properly. Fear of failure may stand in the way of getting started or encourage you to quit. Fear is also distracting. It can take you from the present moment back to a past failure or into a future irrational thought (i.e. ‘This is never going to work out’). Fear is normal in many cases but needs to be managed properly to encourage you to perform your best especially when it matters most. It’s even common for world-class performers to experience fear as well. The difference is they have the (learned) skills to manage their fear and deal with it at a time that is appropriate, not when they need to shine.

Let’s take it one step further. Fear ...