Overcoming Imposter Anxiety: Move Beyond Fear of Failure and Self-Doubt to Embrace Your Worthy, Capable Self - Paperback

by Ijeoma C. Nwaogu (Author)

Start living with greater courage, confidence, and authenticity!

Do you ever worry that you aren't good enough or capable enough, despite your many accomplishments? Have you achieved high levels of success, yet still feel as though you're just "faking it?" If so, you might be dealing with imposter anxiety--a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Remember, you are not alone. Too often, highly talented individuals allow imposter anxiety to distort their views of themselves. So, how can you embrace your boundless potential and forge ahead with confidence?

In Overcoming Imposter Anxiety, you'll find strategies grounded in liberation psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you stand up to self-doubt, alleviate fear of failure, and live with authenticity. You'll also identify the root cause of your self-sabotaging behaviors, and shift your mindset to honor your achievements and affirm your strengths. If you're ready to move beyond self-limiting beliefs and start living life with greater courage and self-worth, this book will help guide you, step by step.

Discover tools to help you:

• Manage self-doubting thoughts and feelings
• Overcome your fear of failure
• Leverage your unique qualities
• Build an encouraging support network

Author Biography

Ijeoma Nwaogu, PhD, has more than fifteen years of experience working in higher education across the United States. She was director of the Multicultural Center at Rice University in Houston, and an adjunct professor at University of Houston. Nwaogu received her doctoral degree in counseling and her master's degree in college student affairs administration from the University of Georgia. She is the CEO of EVERLEAD, LLC, a leadership coaching and consulting enterprise. Nwaogu is a well-regarded speaker and has led numerous programs, conference sessions, and trainings across the nation on the topic of the imposter experience. During the 2021-2022 term, she delivered keynote talks on overcoming imposter syndrome for Cornell University, Hampton University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Michigan.