Very good for addressing imposter syndrome. Not many books cover this topic in detail, so good to have a book that was explicit

Very nice for people who is trying to find some confidence inside themselves and to understand from where their anxieties are coming from.

Kris Kelson work is an interesting effort to solve a prevalent problem within people, specially high achievers and entrepreneurs. Based on his own experience Kelso explains what the Impostor Syndrome is, how common (it's not just me) it is and somehow works as a biological defense mechanism. The impostor can yield to procrastination as failure avoidance

The impostor syndrome is the internal voice, the alter-ego, that questions our competence and resists getting into the new. Kelso uses a metaphor of two characters as ways of life; the Tour Guide that moves around our comfort zone, bragging about our previous success and away from the Impostor. The second is the Explorer, willing to venture into the challenge, to learn, to grow, to fail, but pray of the Impostor, unless gains a level of confidence that makes him no match for the other.

To achieve that level of confidence Kelson proposes ten habits to develop, five related to our mindset, and five to our behavior.

The question then is how to change habits, it somehow becomes a circular problem. The impostor is a habit that needs new habits to change, the impostor will prevent us from taking new habits. Here the role of mentors, support groups and community can help.

Finally although the author explains that his model applies to non-entrepreneurs, his examples and ideas are heavily biased towards entrepreneurs, hindering its value for professionals, artists, athletes, etc.

This book is refreshing to read. It talks about the Impostor Syndrome which we may not be aware of but have lived with our entire lives. It has given me a better understanding of myself and gained more confidence with Kris' insights and shared experiences.

First of all, I definitely suffer from imposter syndrome. And when as the doctor starting broke down neurotic perfectionism?? GUILTY! I felt like the author was talking to me the whole book. This is so necessary for everyone to read in life. Highly recommend. Especially loved the case studies throughout to reflect and humanize my feelings and relate. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I have real problems with imposter syndrome and this book really helped me address them. It was tricky to read in places and not entirely what I expected but I did on the whole enjoy it.

Every entrepreneur, business owner, or leader should read 'Overcoming the Imposter'. Kris did a great job with creating an easy approach to help shift your perspective on your experiences and make it easier to drop The Imposter.
Kris' shows a lot of vulnerability and shares the many encounters with his own Imposter as well as many of his colleagues who are successful. The book was easy to read and enjoyable throughout. Introspective questions at the end of each chapter help integrate and encourage perspective which I think is really helpful!

Readable and interesting. Devoured in one sitting.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.