Our director, Craig, speaks about some recent thoughts on this matter.

We often talk about imposter syndrome as an internal issue — a lack of confidence, self-doubt, or feeling like we’re “not good enough”.

But in reality, it’s often triggered by external factors.

A dismissive comment.
A raised eyebrow in a meeting.
Someone is talking over you.
A joke that lands a little too close to home.
Silence where recognition should have been.

Over time, these moments stack up. And suddenly you’re questioning your experience, your skills, your right to be in the room.

The truth is:
👉 Feeling like an imposter doesn’t mean you are one.
👉 It often means you’re operating in an environment that doesn’t fully reflect your value back to you.

A few reminders that help:

• Not all feedback is truth — some of it is projection.
• Confidence isn’t loudness; competence often shows up quietly.
• Growth stretches us — discomfort is often a sign of expansion, not fraud.

Take care to make sure you’re aware of how you can make other people feel if you’re in a position of influence.
Your words, tone, and behaviour can either reinforce self-belief — or quietly erode it.

It’s so easy to forget the power of words. In my role as a meditation teacher, I often chat to students about things that have arisen whilst meditating. Conversations from many years ago still echo in people’s minds.

Choose your words wisely.

Have you noticed how other people’s behaviour has shaped your confidence (positively or negatively)?