Overcoming the Impostor

Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence

By: Kris Kelso

Narrated by: Kris Kelso

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Offering entrepreneurs and leaders a practical look at impostor syndrome, leadership consultant Kris Kelso explores that inner voice that downplays our own accomplishments while amplifying those of others. Kris gives listeners powerful tools needed to expose The Impostor's methods and emerge as more effective and confident leaders.

Of the many challenges successful entrepreneurs and business leaders face, none may be as damaging or difficult to conquer as silencing their worst critics their own negative nagging inner voices.

If you're a leader, innovator, or entrepreneur who's ever told yourself...

• I'm not supposed to be here...
• I only got lucky; but that leader has the real talent...
• I don't deserve an award. It should go to that other person...
• One of these days, everyone's going to figure out that I'm in over my head...

then you've met The Impostor who denigrates your own competencies while praising those of others.

But, The Impostor's voice doesn't have to dominate your life or hold you back any longer from reaching your goals. Dealing with The Impostor is a mind game that you can win!

In Overcoming the Impostor, Kris Kelso breaks down how founders and leaders can recognize impostor syndrome in their own lives. He gives practical ideas for silencing their inner critics and offers attainable solutions for effectively overcoming and defeating The Impostor.

With reflection questions at the end of each chapter and practical how-to tips, Overcoming the Impostor gives you the tools and techniques to:

• Change your thinking and lead with confidence
• Disarm the inner critic and silence the nagging voice inside your head
• Shift your perspective on what defines failure
• Identify when The Impostor has been at work in your life and career in the past
• Manage effectively The Impostor's appearance in the future
• See how The Impostor makes you feel unique for all the wrong reasons
• Understand how The Impostor leads you to self sabotage
• Recognize how fear of failure, not asking for help, and comparing yourself to others invites The Impostor's influence
• Understand how community and vulnerability play vital roles in helping you succeed
• Use the 3 Ps Progress, Passion, and Purpose to define your success
• Create ten new habits that will help you overcome The Impostor

Freeing yourself from the influence of The Imposter is not a one-time event; it's an ongoing effort. You have to change the way that you think, make some conscious decisions that are not natural or comfortable, and step forward even when you'd rather stay in the background.

Overcoming the Impostor is a practical guide for starting your journey toward freedom from the beliefs that hold you back and keep you down. It's time to embrace the clarity and confidence needed to change your life and take your career to the next level.

©2021 Kris Kelso (P)2022 One Audiobooks

Clear, Concise, Impactful

Kris Kelso's book is such an easy listen. His tone and clarity when he speaks make for an engaging experience that allows you to visualize what he is talking about, like creating a crisp picture of what he is talking about. As an entrepreneur myself, the advice and guidance that Kris offers is immediately applicable to identify, face, and overcome the impostor, The "Things to Consider" section at the end of each chapter, are great reflection exercises to apply right away what the chapter discusses.

Thank you!

Awesome book! If you’ve ever had a second of self doubt you should read or listen to this book! It will give you great tools to apply to your thoughts.

Excellent!

Excellent! Will read it again. Loved hearing the author read it to me. Well done. Thanks!

Could not believe it.

I found myself within those pages. I was beginning the tourist guide in areas of my life and work. I have made to the commitment to be the pathfinder now. If you are wondering if this book is for you, then my recommendation is read it for yourself and really stay curious. You will surprise yourself.

Gets to the heart of insecurity for all leaders

Really appreciated this author’s perspective. His vulnerability as he shared his journey to overcome impostor syndrome helped in relating my own experiences and understanding what to expect when I’m taking on a new endeavor. Also appreciated the practical tools he provides to aid others in overcoming the challenges of leadership and risk. His wisdom and experience are invaluable and I’ve already begun sharing this book with other leaders. Thank you, Kris Kelso!

So thankful for this book

Thus book was reassuring to a lot of my perspectives and informative for releasing the imposter! I look forward to applying what I learned!

Not Only For Entrepreneurs

Great read to encourage yourself to be brave in reaching your goals! Helpful applications provided.

Yeah, he's talking to you!

Great perspective, great story telling, and great insight for the entrepreneur in all of us!! Loved it!!!

Tour Guide or Explorer

The author did a great job of breaking down a complex issue and making it easy to understand and address. I see the Impostor Syndrome in myself and how being a “tour guide” instead of an “explorer” is keeping me stuck in the same spot.

Everyone needs this book!

This book is for everyone. We all struggle against the imposter but this is a way to combat that voice. It’s an easy listen with hard hitting and vulnerable truths. I’m grateful to have read it.