How to Dissolve Imposter Syndrome and Reclaim Your Power

"Imposter syndrome is just a cracked reflection- it distorts your truth but it never changes who you are"

Let’s talk about imposter syndrome!

That little voice that whispers, “Who do you think you are?” The one that creeps in just when you’re about to step onto the stage, press “send” on a big pitch, or walk into an audition you’ve worked so hard to land.

Imposter syndrome is more common than you think. Even the most successful actors, entrepreneurs, and leaders experience it. I’ve coached women who’ve built multi-million pound businesses, I’ve sat with actors fresh from blockbuster sets and I promise you, imposter syndrome shows up for them too, and I’ll be honest with you: it shows up for me as well. Even with all the tools I have, NLP, anchoring practices, my Golden Frequency method, years of confidence work - I still have moments where imposter syndrome whispers in my ear. The difference is, I’ve learned to name it, catch it, and dissolve it before it robs me of my power.

What Imposter Syndrome Really Is

Imposter syndrome isn’t a reflection of your talent or ability. It’s your brain’s way of trying to keep you “safe.” Psychologists call it a cognitive distortion, your mind tricking you into believing you’re not qualified, not ready, not worthy, even when the evidence proves otherwise.

It’s an illusion. A projection of fear. A by-product of your nervous system being stretched beyond its comfort zone which means it’s actually a sign you’re expanding.

How to Catch It in the Moment

The key is awareness. The moment you hear that voice saying, “They’re going to find me out” or “I don’t deserve this”, pause. Don’t buy into it. Recognise: “Ah, that’s imposter syndrome speaking, not truth.” Naming it takes away its power. Actually give it a 'name"

Strategies to Dissolve Imposter Syndrome

Here are tools I use myself and with my clients:

1.⁠ ⁠Morning Visualisation

Start your day by visualising yourself as the future you — the one who already owns the role, runs the business, delivers the speech. Feel it in your body. Anchor into that energy before the day begins. When imposter syndrome shows up later, you’ve already rehearsed your power.

2.⁠ ⁠Verbal Anchors

Have a phrase ready that brings you back into alignment. Something like: “I belong here.” Or, “I am prepared. I am capable. I am ready.” Repeat it out loud when the fear creeps in. Language rewires the nervous system faster than you think.

3.⁠ ⁠Reframe the Fear

Instead of thinking “What if I’m not good enough?”, ask, “What if this is exactly where I’m meant to be?” Flip the script. Imposter syndrome dissolves when you start to see it as a sign you’re playing bigger, not failing.

4.⁠ ⁠Evidence List

Keep a running list of your wins - auditions, roles, achievements, moments where you stretched yourself and succeeded. When imposter syndrome whispers “you’re not qualified,” pull out the evidence. Truth always silences fear.

5.⁠ ⁠Action Over Avoidance

Remember this: Action Cures Fear. The fastest way to dissolve imposter syndrome is to take the step anyway. Every time you do, you train your nervous system to trust you more.

The Bigger Truth

Imposter syndrome will visit you at every new level. It’s not a sign you’re failing - it’s a sign you’re expanding. The work isn’t about waiting for it to disappear. The work is about recognising it for what it is, dissolving it quickly, and returning to your essence, your confidence, your courage.

Because the truth is this: you are not an imposter. You are the only person on this planet who can bring your exact essence, your exact story, your exact energy to the table.

So next time imposter syndrome shows up, thank it for reminding you that you’re growing and then get back to standing in your power.

You have got this!

Love

Jenna ✨