#Imposter Syndrome
Why business confidence is overrated
If entrepreneurs only pursued a goal when they were 100% confident they would achieve it, next to no one would start a business. Doubt is normal during the startup phase of your business. Doubt is healthy. Doubt allows you to see problems and solutions from different angles. Do not wait until you are completely free […]
Why do only 2 per cent of female business owners earn over $1 million in revenue?
Did you know that only two per cent of female business owners exceed $1 million in revenue? As a business owner myself, when I found this out recently, I found it absolutely staggering. What that means is that most female entrepreneurs toil away without the big gains. Never really progressing past side hustles, start-ups or […]
How Atlassian’s co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes came to terms with feeling like an imposter
Mike Cannon-Brookes, the tech billionaire in the hat and the hoodie, has spoken candidly about his struggle with imposter syndrome while at the helm of runaway start-up success Atlassian. In his TEDxSydney address on Friday (16 June), the Atlassian co-CEO and co-founder described imposter syndrome as the “feeling of being well, well out of your […]
How to get your mojo back: top tips from the 2017 Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame inductees
What is mojo and why should having it matter to you? Mojo is having passion, drive and a clear plan to get what you want in your business. Mojo makes everything run smoother and makes it that much easier for you to stay focused and determined. Mojo is the juice you need to achieve your goals. […]
“I don’t deserve to be here”: the prevalence of imposter syndrome among successful leaders
‘Corrine’ is a hard worker who consistently smashes her KPIs. Over time, she becomes invaluable to her employer, who rewards her by promoting her to a position of authority. It’s a well-deserved win – simply put, she’s the best person for the job. Corrine, however, doesn’t agree. She believes she has tricked her way into the C-suite and […]