You’ve landed the role. Closed the deal. Got the invite. Everyone says you’re doing great — but deep down, a small voice whispers, “You don’t belong here.”
That’s impostor syndrome talking, and I am quite familiar with it. I’ve trumped it, so you can too.
Impostor Syndrome is that uneasy feeling that you’re faking your way through success. That any minute now, someone will figure out you’re not as competent, smart, or talented as they think.
And if you’re a young professional, entrepreneur, or creative trying to find your footing in today’s hyper-visible, high-pressure world — that voice can feel deafening.
I will tell you the hard truth: if you don’t deal with impostor syndrome, it will deal with you.
It will drain your confidence before big opportunities. It will make you overthink every decision, rewrite every email, and shrink from rooms you deserve to be in. It will make you chase perfection instead of progress — and eventually, it will rob you of joy.
But here’s the good news: impostor syndrome thrives in silence. The moment you name it, you weaken it.
So start here:
- Acknowledge the voice — but don’t obey it.Self-doubt is a feeling, not a fact. You can feel unqualified and still be called to lead.
- Track your wins.Keep a “proof file” — screenshots, compliments, results — anything that reminds you you’re not lucky, you’re growing.
- Surround yourself with truth-tellers.Community keeps you grounded. Find mentors, peers, and friends who remind you who you are when your confidence wavers.
- Keep learning.Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything — it comes from knowing you can learn anything.
Remember: even the most successful people feel like impostors sometimes. The difference is, they show up anyway. You belong in the rooms your purpose leads you to. You’ve worked for it, prayed for it, prepared for it.
So, the next time impostor syndrome knocks, smile and say, “Thanks for your concern — but I’ve got work to do.”
Deal with it before it deals with you. Because you were never faking it — you were becoming it.
Every step you take in courage chips away at self-doubt. Keep walking. Own your journey, trust your growth, and lead with quiet confidence. The world needs what only you can bring. You’ve got this, and I’m rooting for you.
-Dr Beryl Ehondor
BERYL CONSULTS 