Recently, during a supervision session for my coaching practice, I was asked what made me choose my particular topic. As the conversation unfolded, something interesting came to light
What I had always labeled as my imposter syndrome was reframed by my coaching supervisor as my inner critic
It got me thinking…
I realized that my inner narrative shifts from situation to situation
When my impostor speaks, the tone is harsh, saying things like:
"You're sh!t."
"You're not good enough."
"They can see right through you."
But when it’s my inner critic, the tone is more constructive:
"You can do better."
"There’s room for improvement here."
The tone is very different
Now, when I hear the narrative in my mind, I listen carefully to the tone. If it's my inner critic, I lean into it — reflecting on what it means for my growth. When it's my impostor? That’s a topic for another post! 😉
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