Philip VanDusen - 10 Ways to Conquer Impostor Syndrome

In this episode I address a topic many creative professionals and entrepreneurs struggle with from time to time: Imposter Syndrome. Feeling like a fraud, a failure or that you simply don’t know what you’re doing is more common than you realize. Here are 10 techniques you can use to conquer impostor syndrome and get your personal and professional life back on track.

Just some of what I cover:
• Imposter syndrome definition
• Who imposter syndrome affects
• Why it is important to battle it
• How imposter syndrome manifests itself in your behavior
• Mindset shifts that can help

10 Ways to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
1. Feelings aren’t facts
2. Don’t feel superior
3. Let it out. Talk about it. Write about it. 
4. Define your own success
5. Its not about you
6. Be vulnerable  
7. Collect testimonials
8. Don’t compare yourself to others
9. Nobody knows what they are doing 
10. You’re never ‘finished’, You are always ‘becoming’

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The Brand Design Masters Podcast targets entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, graphic design, personal branding, trends and marketing.

Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.