The LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals
Matt McNeil
100 episodes
1 week ago
You’re a professional... you’ve worked hard and overcome many obstacles to get where you are today. You’re the person everyone turns to for the right answer at the right time. That carries a tremendous amount of responsibility; being in charge means taking care of those you work for and with, as well as your family. But, who takes care of you? Who do you turn to? That’s where LiftAffect comes in. With our help, together we can offer real solutions with real results. The road to get where you are wasn’t easy and the one ahead may not be either, but together we’ll help you through any challenge you face.
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You’re a professional... you’ve worked hard and overcome many obstacles to get where you are today. You’re the person everyone turns to for the right answer at the right time. That carries a tremendous amount of responsibility; being in charge means taking care of those you work for and with, as well as your family. But, who takes care of you? Who do you turn to? That’s where LiftAffect comes in. With our help, together we can offer real solutions with real results. The road to get where you are wasn’t easy and the one ahead may not be either, but together we’ll help you through any challenge you face.
Episode 137: Imposter Syndrome vs. Fake It Till You Make It - Finding Authentic Confidence
The LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals
44 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 137: Imposter Syndrome vs. Fake It Till You Make It - Finding Authentic Confidence
In this episode, Karl and Matt explore the critical distinctions between imposter syndrome and ”fake it till you make it” mentality and their applications for high-stakes environments like aviation. Matt shares strategies for recognizing when self-doubt is helpful versus harmful, identifying the differences between strategic confidence building and dangerous self-deception, and building frameworks for authentic competence development. The discussion covers the importance of honest self-assessment in navigating both professional growth and safety requirements, supportive approaches to overcoming limiting beliefs without compromising judgment, and how balanced confidence practices enhance both individual performance and operational safety, offering practical wisdom for maintaining genuine assurance in the demanding world of aviation. Enjoy!
The LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals
You’re a professional... you’ve worked hard and overcome many obstacles to get where you are today. You’re the person everyone turns to for the right answer at the right time. That carries a tremendous amount of responsibility; being in charge means taking care of those you work for and with, as well as your family. But, who takes care of you? Who do you turn to? That’s where LiftAffect comes in. With our help, together we can offer real solutions with real results. The road to get where you are wasn’t easy and the one ahead may not be either, but together we’ll help you through any challenge you face.
