Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Tara Halliday
Jun 05, 2025
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Ever felt like you didn’t belong in your leadership position, despite your accomplishments?
In this episode of Dominate Your Day podcast, Tara Halliday, PhD — leadership coach and imposter syndrome specialist — discusses the concept of imposter syndrome, its underlying causes, and how she helps leaders overcome it. Her research has led her to believe that one's worth is often tied to their actions, a societal norm she believes fuels imposter syndrome. Tara explains how this belief creates a sense of fraudulence even in high achievers, affecting more than 70% of them.
Tara dives into her methods for addressing imposter syndrome. Drawing from neurofeedback training insights, she developed a 90-day systematic program focused on calming the nervous system and changing the brain's perception of identity threats.
She emphasizes that imposter syndrome isn't a medical syndrome but rather a learned belief that can be unlearned. Her program helps individuals separate their identity from their actions, leading to increased self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience. Tara's approach avoids equipment, relying on training, exercises, and one-on-one sessions to achieve significant improvements in how clients perceive themselves and their capabilities.
Ultimately, Tara aims to provide hope and reassurance to leaders, emphasizing that imposter syndrome is common, not a personal flaw, and something that can be overcome through targeted intervention.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 1:00 - Understanding Imposter Syndrome
- Minute 4:00 - Addressing Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
- Minute 5:00 - Neurofeedback and Personal Development
- Minute 7:00 - Systematic Program to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
- Minute 9:00 - Root Causes and Cultural Impact
- Minute 26:00 - Client Success Stories
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Visit www.completesuccess.co.uk
- Take the free Imposter Syndrome Quiz
- Get your copy of Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Impostor Syndrome
- Get your copy of Outsmart Imposter Syndrome: End the suffering, free your mind, claim your inner success
- Connect with Tara on LinkedIn
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
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