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Alison Shamir | Dismantling Imposter Syndrome & The Stories We Tell Ourselves

by admin | Jul 2, 2025 | Imposter Syndrome

Dismantling imposter syndrome.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, we are revealing the silent self-doubt that holds so many brilliant women back: imposter syndrome.

Whether it shows up as over-preparing, holding back in meetings, or downplaying success, imposter feelings can quietly sabotage confidence and performance — especially in the workplace.

Together with imposter syndrome expert and author of Conquer Your Imposter, Alison Shamir, we unpack where this internal narrative comes from, how it disproportionately affects women, and — most importantly — what to do about it.

In his episode, we explore:

The real definition of imposter syndrome (and why it’s not just “self-doubt”)
Perfectionism, identity sabotage, and internalised narratives
Why fear is not a great motivator — and why imposter syndrome is not a hidden strength
Why women are more prone to it — and how to change that
How to uncover your “origin story” and start healing.

Alison said:

You can overcome Imposter Syndrome: “I broke up with imposter syndrome between 2013 and 2014.”

On that niggling self-doubt: “I was performing well but imploding inside.”

There will be an origin story: “It’s not your fault you’re experiencing it; it’s a product of your environment.”

On the relationship between Imposter Syndrome & perfectionism: “You’re constantly questioning yourself, despite evidence of competence and success.”

The misconception: “Imposter syndrome is not a hidden strength.”

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Vanessa Vershaw | Do Women Bully Other Women at Work?

by admin | Jun 30, 2025 | Bullying

When we talk about the barriers women face at work, we often look outward—at sexism, systems, and leadership gaps. But what if one of the biggest barriers is women bully other women? In this powerful episode, Di Gillett speaks with Vanessa Vershaw—organisational psychologist, coach, and author of The Sisterhood Paradox—about a silent epidemic: women undermining other women.

Vanessa shares the deeply personal and data-driven reasons she wrote The Sisterhood Paradox, revealing that 70% of women who are bullied at work are bullied by other women. From high-performing executive environments to schoolyards and reality TV, Vanessa and Di explore how cultural narratives, unconscious bias, and scarcity-driven mindsets are fuelling female-to-female bullying—and what we must do to dismantle it.

In this episode, we explore:

The psychological scars bullying leaves on women at all career stages
The rise of mobbing and passive-aggressive workplace tactics
Why media glamorisation of toxic female behaviour is dangerous
The steps leaders—and individuals—can take to create cultural change

This is what Vanessa said:

The stats: “Seventy percent of women are bullied by other women.”

The reality: “The sisterhood is broken and needs to be fixed.”

Where: “It’s not just happening in the schoolyard.”

This is paramount: “Psychological safety is essential for effective leadership.”

How to move the needle: “We have to have more women in seats.”

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Dr. Marina Christov | The Root Cause of Fatigue & Restoring Your Vitality

by admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing

Getting to the root cause of your fatigue to restoring your vitality can be easier said than done. The first step is to acknowledge how you are feeling. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you.

In this episode of the Power of Women Podcast, Di Gillett welcomes back Dr. Marina Christov, Chinese Medicine practitioner and founder of The House of Life, for a deep dive into the invisible forces behind fatigue, burnout, and depletion. If you’re feeling energetically drained, constantly tired, or struggling to find balance—this is the conversation your body has been waiting for.

In his episode, we explore:

The root cause of persistent tiredness
Morning and evening rituals to recharge your energy
Why seasonal living matters more than we think
The connection between digestion and fatigue
How to shop, eat and live in tune with your body
Boundaries, burnout and why saying no is powerful self-care

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