I have my dream job that I created and have been extremely successful in my career. I also manage a large team who would likely be shocked to hear that I suffer from imposter syndrome and often doubt my accomplishments and fear I will be exposed as a fraud. This stems from the fact that I am a perfectionist and have high expectations for myself and others. If I don’t do things perfectly, I often feel like a failure. Working with Julie has been a wonderful experience for me because she is incredibly patient and supportive, but she is not afraid to push me outside of my comfort zone, which is exactly what I need. Over the past several months, Julie and I have worked to acknowledge my fear of failure, put it into perspective, and change my self-dialogue. We set short and long-term goals and Julie is holding me accountable for taking steps to accomplish these goals. After only a few short months of working with Julie, I feel so much more capable and confident and am a better manager and leader. The coaching experience is not always easy if you are committed to doing it the right way. It is sometimes painful and uncomfortable. This is why you need to work with a coach you can trust. I trust Julie and know she always has my best interests in mind. I have grown so much both personally and professionally and am forever grateful.
