To create transformations in ditching Imposter Syndrome, you need to move beyond classic coaching and mindset theories. You need to use Imposter Syndrome coaching models that are grounded in science, backed up by research, and proven to be effective, no matter how long a client or colleague has been secretly scared of being 'found out' as a fraud or not good enough.
Over the past 20+ years, Clare Josa has specialised in this field, and she is now seen as a global Imposter Syndrome expert.
She has written two books on the subject - Ditching Imposter Syndrome and Coaching Imposter Syndrome, as well as leading the world's first Imposter Syndrome Master Coach certification training, and creating the world's only Imposter Syndrome App - Imposter Syndrome Hacks™.
All of these are grounded in the Imposter Syndrome coaching models that she has developed from her international research studies, and refined with working with thousands of students and clients.
Clare's Imposter Syndrome coaching models have been taught at over 40 universities, internationally, from undergraduate to MBA and PhD level, and they have been cited in over 200 Masters and PhD-level research projects.
Clare is on a mission to spread a wave of hope around the world, empowering people to have the impact their ideas and dreams deserve, and that starts with Ditching Imposter Syndrome. So she is sharing her Imposter Syndrome Coaching Models with you here, as her gift, for your personal use.
But please remember that they are Clare Josa's work, and her copyright. So by all means share these pages with your colleagues and clients, and talk them through the models. Please use them to help yourself. But if you share them beyond that, please credit Clare, with a back-link to this page, and please remember that these are for personal use only.
Want To Teach Clare's Imposter Syndrome Coaching Models?
If you want to teach these models professionally, or to use them for coaching colleagues or clients, you will need to train with Clare to become certified to do this. You can find out about her Imposter Syndrome coaching certification programmes here, and her Imposter Syndrome Trainer training here.
Imposter Syndrome Coaching Models From Clare Josa
Imposter Syndrome vs Self-Doubt
This Imposter Syndrome coaching model creates breakthroughs in helping people to understand when they're experiencing the natural self-doubt that comes with growth, vs when it's self-sabotaging Imposter Syndrome.
It explains why what people have previously tried hasn't worked, and it can create hope for clients, especially if they fear that Imposter Syndrome is incurable. Find out more:
The Imposter Syndrome Iceberg
Clare Josa developed this Imposter Syndrome coaching model as part of the 2-year research study that she published in 2019.
It explains why classic coaching can risk making Imposter Syndrome worse, and why mindset-level techniques are not enough to prevent it.
This is one of the most widely taught of Clare's models, and it has created breakthroughs for many thousands of people. Find out more:
The 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome
Clare Josa developed this Imposter Syndrome coaching model in 2017 and it has helped many thousands of people to recognise the secret warning signs of Imposter Syndrome.
It explains the link between Imposter Syndrome and burnout, and has also been used to develop Imposter Syndrome coaching tools, to proactively prevent self-sabotage.
This is one of the most widely taught of Clare's models, and it has created breakthroughs for many thousands of people. Find out more:
The Bridge Of Coping Strategies
Grounded in the work from Clare Josa's 2019 Imposter Syndrome research study, the Bridge Of Coping Strategies is an Imposter Syndrome coaching model that helps people to understand why Imposter Syndrome can suddenly pop back up, when you're least expecting it.
It explains why the usual sticking plasters (Band Aids) approach doesn't fix Imposter Syndrome, and what you can do, instead, to prevent it, rather than playing catch-up with your unconscious mind's self-sabotage habits.
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The Two Types Of Fear
The two types of fear helps people to see how their thoughts create or trigger Imposter Syndrome, at a deeply subconscious level.
It explains the hidden link between Imposter Syndrome and past trauma, including Complex PTSD, and it gives us tools to be able to clear the 'flinch factor' that fires off self-sabotage.
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The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome
Based on Clare Josa's 2022 research study into the link between Imposter Syndrome and burnout, the 3 Pillars of Imposter Syndrome coaching model helps us to understand why helping individuals to clear out their own Imposter Syndrome might not be enough.
It explains why Imposter Syndrome is context-dependent, and why some teams turn toxic with it, whilst others are still thriving. And it addresses the link between Imposter Syndrome and staff turnover.
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The Natural Resilience Method®
The Natural Resilience Method® forms the core of Clare Josa's work, and it is the Imposter Syndrome coaching model that she teaches on her Practitioner and Imposter Syndrome Master Coach training programmes.
It enables people to set themselves free from Imposter Syndrome, once and for all, in ways that are safe and effective - and even fun.
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About Clare Josa.
Clare Josa is a global Imposter Syndrome expert, with 20+ years' experience in the field, including running three international research studies and publishing two books on the topic.
She is a sought-after international keynote speaker, talking about how to prevent Imposter Syndrome, how to grow thriving teams, and how to change the world by changing yourself.
She originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer, specialising in Six Sigma process improvement and lean manufacturing, which explains why her Imposter Syndrome work is so effective, and fluff-free.
Her inspirational, unique approach blends research, science, and her inner engineer's common sense, along with demystified ancient wisdom, to help you to create transformations, where nothing else has worked.
Want To Train With Clare Josa?
You don't have to want to rebrand as an Imposter Syndrome coach to gain huge benefit from Clare's Imposter Syndrome certification programmes.
They're great for coaches, consultants, line managers, HR professionals, Mental Health First-Aiders & more.
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