OVERCOMING THE IMPOSTOR

Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead With Confidence

BY KRIS KELSO

Offering entrepreneurs and leaders a practical look at “impostor syndrome,” leadership consultant Kris Kelso explores that inner voice that downplays our own accomplishments while amplifying those of others. Kris gives readers powerful tools needed to expose The Impostor’s methods and emerge as more effective and confident leaders.

Of the many challenges successful entrepreneurs and business leaders face, none may be as damaging or difficult to conquer as silencing their worst critics their own negative nagging inner voices.

If you’re a leader, innovator, or entrepreneur who’s ever told yourself…

I’m not supposed to be here…
I only got lucky; but that leader has the real talent…
I don’t deserve an award. It should go to that other person…
One of these days, everyone’s going to figure out that I’m in over my head…

then you’ve met The Impostor who denigrates your own competencies while praising those of others.

But, The Impostor’s voice doesn’t have to dominate your life or hold you back any longer from reaching your goals. Dealing with The Impostor is a mind game that you can win!

In Overcoming the Impostor, Kris Kelso breaks down how founders and leaders can recognize impostor syndrome in their own lives. He gives practical ideas for silencing their inner critics and offers attainable solutions for effectively overcoming and defeating The Impostor.

With reflection questions at the end of each chapter and practical how-to tips, Overcoming the Impostor gives you the tools and techniques to:

Change your thinking and lead with confidence
Disarm the inner critic and silence the nagging voice inside your head
Shift your perspective on what defines failure
Identify when The Impostor has been at work in your life and career in the past
Manage effectively The Impostor’s appearance in the future
See how The Impostor makes you feel unique for all the wrong reasons
Understand how The Impostor leads you to self sabotage
Recognize how fear of failure, not asking for help, and comparing yourself to others invites The Impostor’s influence
Understand how community and vulnerability play vital roles in helping you succeed
Use the 3 Ps Progress, Passion, and Purpose to define your success
Create ten new habits that will help you overcome The Impostor

Freeing yourself from the influence of The Imposter is not a one-time event; it’s an ongoing effort. You have to change the way that you think, make some conscious decisions that are not natural or comfortable, and step forward even when you’d rather stay in the background.

Overcoming the Impostor is a practical guide for starting your journey toward freedom from the beliefs that hold you back and keep you down. It’s time to embrace the clarity and confidence needed to change your life and take your career to the next level.

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Product Details

Publisher: Dexterity (January 19, 2021)
Length: 208 pages
Jacketed Hardcover ISBN: 9781947297234
eBook ISBN: 9781947297241
Audiobook ISBN: 9781947297494

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About the Author

KRIS KELSO is a keynote speaker for leadership conferences, corporate events, and universities and has been both a guest and host on television and radio programs. Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, is a Facilitator / Coach with The Alternative Board, and is a contributing writer for The Nashville Business Journal.

Kris has founded multiple companies and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teenaged sons in Nashville, Tennessee; Overcoming The Impostor is his first book.

Reviews and Endorsements

“Kris Kelso has discovered the keys to fighting off your own worst enemy—the critical voice inside your head. Every entrepreneur should read this book.”

—DR. TOM HILL, author of Living at the Summit and Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurial Soul

“In Overcoming The Impostor, Kris Kelso pulls back the curtain on an entire generation of executives, entrepreneurs, and seemingly successful people who see themselves as impostors and who fear being exposed. With killer clarity, he identifies the symptoms and consequences of living with impostor syndrome and is generous with tried and true strategies to not only combat the inner critic, but to actually use it to your advantage. A must read for any business leader!”

—HUNTER ATKINS, chairman, Synovus Bank Nashville

“Kris is an authentic entrepreneur and author who’s not afraid to share his own experiences around this vulnerable topic of feeling like an impostor. This book reminded me that we all feel like this at some point. Most importantly, Overcoming The Impostor gave me practical advice and confidence that I can apply to tell those little voices in my head to shut up. A fantastic and quick read that will have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life.”

—JESSICA HARTHCOCK, CEO and co-founder, Utilize Health

“I know from firsthand experience that being an entrepreneur and growing a business is difficult. Overcoming The Impostor should be required reading for every entrepreneur who wants to buck the odds and achieve success. It can be done, and Kris explains how to do it.”

—DAVID F. JONES, President and CEO, EnableComp || Complete Holdings Group

“Overcoming The Impostor is an excellent read. For entrepreneurs, you can learn to work or work to learn. Don’t let the demons of The Impostor keep you from your rightful place as a leader and soothsayer of ideas. This book will allow you to turn your inner impostor voice into a voice of reason. Looking deep into that space we all fear is the real evidence of growth as a person and valued member of the community. Ultimately, you will be able to redefine your success and find the right path for you.”

—J. TOD FETHERLING, CEO, Perception Health

“I am an entrepreneur and have had the privilege of working with hundreds of people. Entrepreneurs must be what Kris calls Explorers, who ‘aren’t concerned with having all the answers; they’re focused on finding the answers.’ Also, Kris points out the importance of mentorship and helps you understand the power of failure as a teacher on the road to success.”

—JULIA POLK, founder and chief strategy officer, Decode Health

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