The Voice Holding You Back: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Tina Robinson

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of ability or experience, but the voice in your head telling you that you don't belong? Imposter syndrome can keep us small, keep us stuck, and prevent us from living up to our full potential. And while it may feel deeply personal, it can have a very real impact on our careers, our leadership, and the decisions we make at work. Tina Robinson is the founder of WorkJoy Executive and Leadership Coaching and a former corporate executive who spent more than two decades climbing the corporate ladder before realizing that the success she had worked so hard to achieve wasn't actually what she wanted. Today, she helps leaders develop greater self-awareness, quiet their inner critics, and become more confident in using their voices. In this episode, host Chris Allen and Tina explore how imposter syndrome shows up in our careers and why even accomplished, experienced professionals can struggle with feelings of not being enough. They unpack the difference between evidence and the stories we tell ourselves, how to recognize and "name" the inner critic, and why surrounding yourself with a trusted personal board of directors can help you see yourself more clearly. Tina also shares practical tools for quieting the voice of self-doubt and explains how leaders can create environments where people feel safe enough to speak up, share imperfect ideas, and use their voices. **Key Points** • Why imposter syndrome can keep capable people small, hold them back from opportunities, and prevent them from reaching their full potential. • How to distinguish between the evidence of what is actually happening and the stories our inner critics tell us—and how naming that inner critic can take away some of its power. • Why leaders have a responsibility to create environments where people feel safe to speak up, while individuals must also learn to quiet their own inner critics and trust their voices. **Quote from the Episode** "Imposter syndrome can keep us small. It can keep us stuck. It can hold us back in our career." — Tina Robinson **Resources & Links** Tina Robinson Website: https://workjoycoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinarobinsonspeaks/ If this conversation challenged the way you think about imposter syndrome, self-awareness, and finding your voice, subscribe to The Entrepreneur's Studio and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then share this episode with a business owner, leader, or professional who could use a reminder that their inner critic doesn't always tell the truth. Follow The Entrepreneur’s Studio so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com https://www.auris.io/ **Follow *The Entrepreneur’s Studio* so you never miss an episode:** Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com The Entrepreneur’s Studio is sponsored by Auris, helping small and mid-sized businesses simplify payroll and HR with powerful tools and real human support. Learn more at https://www.auris.io