Imposter Syndrome: How to Break the Cycle with Sharon Jurd

In this episode of And Her Name Is, Jenny Moutou sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and coach Sharon Jurd to discuss imposter syndrome. Sharon shares her personal journey, strategies to overcome self-doubt, and how you can disrupt the patterns that hold you back. Tune in for actionable tips to reclaim your confidence and embrace success.

Show Notes:
- Sharon’s ability to break down complex business processes with ease.
- The importance of having people who nurture your dreams.
- Sharon’s story of how she became Jenny’s coach and the impact of Sharon’s authenticity.
- Sharon dives into imposter syndrome and how she began addressing it at her "Grow Your Coaching Biz" events.
- Sharon’s early encounter with imposter syndrome as a young female auctioneer in Australia.
- How Sharon’s mentor helped her break down mental barriers and find confidence in her skills.
- The power of acknowledging imposter syndrome and acting quickly to disrupt it.
- Sharon’s strategy of minimizing imposter syndrome by calling it “silly” and reframing limiting beliefs.
- The importance of accepting compliments and positive feedback.
- Jenny shares a pivotal moment where she began to accept her strengths.
- Sharon talks about recognizing patterns of self-sabotage and breaking them before they hold you back.
- How imposter syndrome can affect success and income fluctuations in business.
- How unresolved tension in imposter syndrome can either drive action or lead to procrastination.

Key Takeaways:
- Recognize and act quickly to disrupt imposter syndrome.
- Accept positive feedback and trust what others see in you.
- Acknowledge self-sabotage patterns and interrupt them with new behaviors.
- Surround yourself with mentors and coaches who challenge and support your growth.

Links:
⁠https://sharonjurdevents.com.au/⁠
⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIFESEHTYtpFs9DTKQehNQ⁠
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/SharonJurd/⁠
⁠https://www.facebook.com/SharonMJurd⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/sharonjurd⁠