Tag: women

Learn To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

by Mershon Niesner

Have you ever felt like an imposter or a fraud wondering when you’ll be “found out” or when your true nature will be revealed? 

Imposter Syndrome is a real thing frequently experienced by competent women, people who set impossibly high standards for themselves, or those who feel they don’t deserve the accolades and successes they’ve achieved. 

Here are a couple of tips to overcoming Imposter Syndrome.

—Secrecy and shame are common denominators. Open up about your feelings to a trusted person.

—Accept compliments and praise. Believe people when they say you did a good job.

—Practice positive self-talk. It’s our “inner gremlin” who sabotages the positive image of ourselves. Push her aside.

Affirmation: I embrace my accomplishments and who I have become.

Coaching questions: In what way have you experienced Imposter Syndrome? What can you say to yourself to affirm who you are and what you’ve accomplished? 

Photo by Amin RK on Unsplash

I Raise My Voice! Celebrating Women’s History Month

by Mershon Niesner

I raise my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. Malala Yousafzai,  education activist and youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate

March is National Women’s History Month. The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” 

The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.

The National Women’s History Alliance writes, “It takes courage for women to advocate for practical goals like equity, diversity and inclusion when established forces aim to misinterpret, exploit or discredit them. Throughout 2024, we honor local women from the past and present who have taken the lead to show the importance of change and to establish firmer safeguards, practices and legislation reflecting these values. Following decades of discrimination, we are proud to celebrate women who work for basic inclusion, equality and fairness.”

Amen to that!

Affirmation: I will raise my voice and do what I can to make a difference.

Coaching question: What’s one thing you will do this month to advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion?