Dismantling the Imposter Complex

16 Dec 267: Dismantling the Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler

Posted at 07:00h in Business, Entrepreneurship, Life, Mindset, Podcast by AJ Wallace

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The Imposter Complex isn’t just self-doubt—it’s a complex system that thrives on high achievement and keeps you stuck in perfectionism, comparison, and fear of visibility.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Geisler, a renowned leadership coach and speaker who’s spent over 15 years helping people dismantle the Imposter Complex and step into their ICONIC impact.

We talk about the 12 lies the Imposter Complex tells you, how to spot its behavior patterns, and how to shift out of over-functioning and into clarity and self-trust.

This one’s a must-listen if you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “good enough,” “ready enough,” or “qualified enough” to take up space and lead.

In this episode:

What the Imposter Complex actually is—and why high-achievers are most affected
The 12 lies it tells you and how to interrupt the spiral
Why visibility is so hard for women (and what to do about it)
How to shift from proving to being
Why “capacity” and “clarity” are crucial for reclaiming your power
The role of rituals and sacred pauses in recalibrating your worth

Featured Guest

Tanya Geisler is a certified leadership coach, international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who helps leaders overcome the Imposter Complex and step into their ICONIC impact. After a successful career in advertising, she became a leadership coach in 2007 and has since worked with thousands of executives, founders, and changemakers across industries—from tech and finance to fashion and politics—helping them lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“The Imposter Complex doesn’t come for the lazy or the uninspired. It comes for the high-achieving, values-driven, integrity-led individuals who want to make a difference.” — Tanya Geisler

“You are not meant to live in the proving energy. You are meant to embody your presence.” — Tanya Geisler

“We build trust in ourselves not by thinking—we build trust by taking action and witnessing what we’re capable of.” — LauraAura