12/10/2026
Understanding and celebrating wonderful you (because you're WOW!)
I’m talking a lot this month about relationships, both inside and outside of work. And today, I wanted to take a moment to think about the most important relationship of all…the one you have with yourself.
As we’re with ourselves 24/7 you’d be forgiven for thinking that we’d be nice to ourselves. But honestly? We probably speak to our worst enemies better than we do ourselves.
We’ve all had those conversations in our heads…the ones where your inner critic, or as I call it in my career confidence book, the ‘Imposter Monster’ does battle with your Inner cheerleader.
Now, hear me out here…sometimes, it’s GOOD to listen to that Imposter Monster. It is trying to keep you safe. But the key skill, is to listen to what it is saying to us and rather than just accept it, look at how we can use that to propel ourselves forward.
Not knowledgeable enough? Maybe you need some more practice.
Not good enough? Time to list out your skills, qualities and behaviours - you need to remind yourself how amazing you are.
Who do you think you are? Time to shout about the Queen (or King) you are.
Because yes, that Imposter doesn’t just tap into the female psyche, though often everything from societal commentary to a lack of constructive feedback in the workplace for women, can cause it to have a field day. But men get these feelings too, they often just describe it differently.
So what will you do today to talk to yourself more positively and overcome your imposter?
If you want some more tips on how, then come along to my free Picture Your Month image-based journaling session (booking via my website or DM me) on the 26th Oct, as we’ll be looking at this topic, or check out section 2 ‘Understanding and overcoming potential barriers’ of my book. With huge thanks to the contributors of the book including ICF Accredited Personal & Business Coach, Victoria Collins | Construction, Vicki | Brand Photographer Surrey & Visibility Strategist, Charlotte Rose Yallop and Mo Kanjilal Williams. Top 100 Entrepreneur. Author. Speaker and thr many others not on insta!
