We’ve all experienced the crushing feeling of imposter syndrome at one point in our lives. That moment where you begin to question whether or not your successes are legitimately achieved and if you have what it takes to be in the position you are in today. It can be really tough to navigate this mindset, and I know from personal experience how restrictive the doubt that plagues you can be. In this episode, I talk about my own experience with imposter syndrome, finding your support network, and where the idea of imposter syndrome originated from.In this episode we cover:<ul><li>What is imposter syndrome?</li><li>My experience with imposter syndrome </li><li>When fear turns into shame </li><li>How I regained my confidence </li><li>Why you deserve the role and finding the support you need</li><li>The role of perfectionism and fear </li><li>How to deal with imposter syndrome </li></ul>Connect with Melissa: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/melissa_franks/'>https://www.instagram.com/melissa_franks/</a> Work with me: <a href='https://www.melissafranks.com/offers'>www.melissafranks.com/offers</a>

Let's just start from the beginning . . . how I got here

Do I have to be friends with my co workers to get ahead? Should I take the promotion even if I hate the job? Is my salary big enough or am I getting screwed? Do I have to choose between having a family and having a career? I've been laid off now what do I do? I'm Melissa Franks, and I've spent the last 25 years building my corporate career and a family to along the way, there have been bumps and bruises and some epic going down in flames of glory moments. My journey up the corporate ladder found me forging new ground without a safety net. Through my real life stories, experiences, and special guests on the show, I take the mystery out of how to succeed in the corporate world. I'm going to spill all the tea about how decisions are really made, how to tell who the hidden influencers are, and how to realize your full potential while enjoying the process at the same time. Each week, we will dive into a topic where I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and what we can all learn from them. You will walk away each week with a clear set of next steps to take action and improve your circumstances. We are going to speak frankly and freely about when it's time to opt in or to opt out. Opt In is a place where you can come to get practical, actionable advice to propel your career and your life in the direction you want.  Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers