Do you ever feel like a fraud, even when you’re crushing it? In this episode of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, we’re taking on imposter syndrome—the self-doubt that sneaks in and tries to steal your thunder. Get ready to silence that inner critic and start owning your success like the badass you are.
What to Expect:
Let’s get real—imposter syndrome shows up uninvited, but it doesn’t have to stay. In this episode, Kristine shares practical tips, a personal story of overcoming of a client overcoming self-doubt, and the mindset shifts you need to kick imposter syndrome to the curb.
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Personal Story:
Kristine shares her own experience battling imposter syndrome when starting her coaching business—and how she realized that perfection wasn’t the goal, showing up authentically was. You’ll also hear about a client who went from doubting her wins to celebrating her success unapologetically.
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(0:05) Are you ready to win despite everyone who's ever said you wouldn't? (0:10) Then let's go. (0:11) It's time to prove those doubters wrong.
(0:14) Hi, and welcome to the Last Laugh No Apologies podcast.
(0:18) I'm your host, Kristine Christiansen. (0:21) I'm a mom, passionate entrepreneur, and success coach. (0:24) If you're ready to finally flip the script on all those doubts in your head and the doubters (0:29) in your life that have been holding you back, you my friend are in the right place.
(0:34) It's time to dust off that crown, show them what you're made of, and remind them that (0:38) you are the main character in this life story. (0:41) Get ready, because you're about to make them regret that they ever doubted you, and I'm (0:45) here to cheer you on.
(0:48) Each week we'll dive into mindset shifts, inspiring stories, and practical strategies (0:54) that are designed to help you realize your worth and embrace the amazing women that you (0:58) are, and step into your power so you can start living your life unapologetically.
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(1:18) Hey there, and welcome back to the Last Laugh No Apologies.
(1:22) Today we're diving into something that hits way too close to home for a lot of us. (1:27) I'm talking about that dreadful thing that we entrepreneurs especially know as imposter syndrome. (1:34) Yep, you know what I'm talking about.
(1:37) It's that nagging damn voice that always seems to disrupt your thinking just when things (1:42) are finally going your way, or maybe when you're in an extremely awesome mood, it starts (1:47) to whisper, hello, what are you doing? (1:52) Who the hell do you think you are, anyway? (1:57) And you hear it every time you dare to think big or chase a dream or celebrate a win. (2:06) Yeah, that one. (2:08) Well, today, get ready because we're going to finally tell that bitchy little voice to (2:13) sit down and shut the fuck up.
(2:17) I mean, imposter syndrome is the worst, right? (2:21) It's like that clingy, cringy ex who keeps texting or sliding into your DMs. (2:27) You know what I'm talking about, girls. (2:29) So fricking annoying, persistent, and completely fricking unnecessary.
(2:34) But here's the truth. (2:36) You absolutely do deserve all of the success and happiness that you are longing for. (2:42) End of story, period.
(2:45) So if you're ready to kick that self doubt in the ass, grab your cup of coffee, your (2:50) favorite wine, or whatever fuels your fabulous self and let's get into it. (2:57) OK, so let's start with a little reality check. (3:02) Imposter syndrome isn't just some rare condition that only a select few people ever have to (3:08) deal with, right? (3:09) It's basically like an uninvited guest at every table, especially for women like you (3:16) who dare to dream and do the big things.
(3:21) So let's break it down. (3:25) Imposter syndrome is simply not the truth. (3:27) It's just noise.
(3:30) That voice in your head, the one saying you're not good enough, you're not smart enough, (3:34) you're not young enough, you're not beautiful enough, you're not talented enough. (3:38) It's a fucking liar, straight up lying to you. (3:42) That inner critic just loves to show up when you're stepping out of your comfort (3:47) zone and trying to do something better, something bigger, you know, when you're making progress.
(3:54) But it's a sign that you're growing, not that you're failing. (4:01) So the next time it decides to butt into your thinking, just imagine giving it a mic drop (4:06) worthy response like, all right, thanks for input, but sit the fuck down and be quiet. (4:12) I got this.
(4:14) And I'm busy being freaking awesome. (4:18) Stop dismissing your wins. (4:20) So raise your hand if you've ever brushed off a compliment or downplayed your accomplishments (4:24) like they were just a mistake, just, you know, just a happy accident.
(4:29) Yeah, me too. (4:31) But let's be real. (4:33) You didn't really luck your way here, right? (4:37) You worked for that shit.
(4:40) Celebrate those wins, even if they feel small. (4:45) Success is cumulative. (4:47) Every little step counts because they build on each other.
(4:51) They don't all have to be huge accomplishments. (4:56) So replace the, oh, it was nothing. (5:00) Or, yeah, but I didn't really do anything, you know, with a thank you.
(5:06) I'm really proud of that and just own that shit for once. (5:10) Let that be the new normal. (5:13) Listen, success isn't about being perfect.
(5:16) No one has it all together all the damn time. (5:19) God, I wish I did, but I don't I don't think anybody does. (5:24) So if you're waiting to feel ready or qualified or for everything to be just right or perfect.
(5:31) Well, honey, let me just tell you, you're going to be waiting a hell of a long time (5:35) because that's never going to happen. (5:37) You'll be waiting forever. (5:40) Let's be honest here.
(5:42) The most successful people, they show up messy. (5:46) They show up scared. (5:48) And they show up imperfect.
(5:51) And they just keep going anyway. (5:54) Because you know what? (5:57) Fucking done is better than perfect any damn day. (6:02) So stop waiting to be perfect.
(6:06) And the confidence that you so desperately crave, that comes from taking action, (6:13) even if it is just imperfect action, just little actions. (6:18) It does not come from waiting around for permission. (6:24) You know, this topic is really hitting home for me because imposter syndrome used to be (6:29) my frickin' roommate, I swear.
(6:32) When I first started coaching, I honestly kept thinking, who the hell am I to do this? (6:38) Like, who am I to guide other women when I don't even have half the shit in my own life figured out, right? (6:45) Maybe you can relate to that. (6:47) I thought I had to have everything perfect and look perfect and have, like, the perfectly (6:52) fit together life before I could help anyone else. (6:57) But one day it just hit me.
(6:59) Like, nobody has it all figured out. (7:02) And honestly, that's the whole point. (7:05) The value I bring isn't in being perfect, it's in being real, being relatable.
(7:11) And yes, sad times, even a little bit damn messy. (7:17) I remember one client that I first started working with, let's call her Sarah. (7:23) She was a total badass, running her business and crushing her goals.
(7:27) But every time we celebrated her wins, she'd say, oh, that's just luck. (7:33) Just luck? Seriously? (7:35) Girl, you worked your ass off. (7:38) You made a ton of bold moves.
(7:40) And you still don't think you deserve credit? (7:47) We worked together to reframe her mindset, and instead of dismissing her success, she started (7:52) to own that shit. (7:54) Watching her step into that power was like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes, you know? (7:59) And let me tell you, the world needs so many more Saras willing to rise up like that (8:05) and to stop hiding. (8:10) All right, so let's recap.
(8:11) Because of what I want you to walk away feeling fired up and ready to own your worth. (8:19) Imposter syndrome is just noise, and it's annoying. (8:24) Think the clingy, cringy ex, remember? (8:27) Do not let it stop you from taking action.
(8:30) Just don't. (8:33) Your wins are your wins. (8:35) It didn't happen by accident, it wasn't luck.
(8:38) So stop downplaying them, be loud and proud, own that shit. (8:44) Perfection is just a myth. (8:46) There's no such thing.
(8:47) It does not frickin' exist. (8:50) Success is about showing up, not waiting until you feel ready. (8:57) So here's the thing.
(9:00) Imposter syndrome isn't going to just disappear overnight. (9:04) But what I can tell you is that every time you choose to acknowledge it and show up (9:10) anyway, you weaken its grip. (9:13) It gets weaker and weaker.
(9:17) And that, my friend, is where the real magic happens. (9:24) So what's your next step? (9:27) Maybe it's saying yes to an opportunity that scares the hell out of you. (9:31) Or maybe it's finally taking credit for something you worked your ass off for.
(9:36) Whatever it is, just take that first step today. (9:40) You've got this. (9:42) You were meant for this.
(9:45) And if you don't think you quite have the belief yet, (9:49) that you can take that first step, you can borrow some of mine. (9:54) Because I believe that you can. (9:59) If this episode resonated with you, go ahead and hit subscribe, leave a review, (10:06) or even share it with someone close to you that you know needs to hear this too.
(10:13) And remember, you deserve every damn bit of your success. (10:18) No apologies. (10:19) No permission needed.