Imposter Syndrome expert, Clare Josa, is this week's guest. In this episode we discuss how you can beat Imposter Syndrome.

You'll learn what are the symptoms of Imposter Syndrome. Plus the five key steps to beating Imposter Syndrome and how to help someone with Imposter Syndrome.

Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence.

If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you, through the personal business journeys and entrepreneurial lessons learnt of Leeds business owners then this is the podcast for you.

INTRODUCING CLARE JOSA

Clare Josa is considered a global authority on Imposter Syndrome, as well as leading the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and publishing her book; 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome'.

She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by the likes of The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and Radio 4, amongst others. Clare speaks internationally on how to change the world by changing yourself. An expert in the neuroscience and psychology of performance, her original training as an engineer, specialising in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, means her inspirational approach to Imposter Syndrome is grounded in practical common sense, creating breakthroughs not burnout.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[00:00:00] Introducing Clare Josa

[00:01:00] What is Imposter Sundrome?

[00:04:20] What isn't Imposter Syndrome?

[00:08:00] Debunking some of the rubbish out there about Imposter Syndrome

[00:12:00] Good & bad stress and self-sabotage as part of Imposter Syndrome

[00:16:00] H​ow to identify what is, and what isn’t, a bout of Imposter Syndrome

[00:21:00] How to press pause on a bout of Imposter Syndrome in under a minute

[00:23:45] The 5 key steps to ditching Imposter Syndrome

[00:28:00] The book 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome'

[00:30:00] How to start turning your inner critic into a genuine cheerleader

VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU

Have you got Imposter Syndrome? Take Clare's free Imposter Syndrome test at https://impostersyndrome.scoreapp.com/

Buy the book 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908854960/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21

Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/

Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk

Website: www.clarejosa.com www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejosa

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INTRODUCING KATE HUTCHINSON

Kate Hutchinson is the Founder of The Sustainability Community - a national network of 20,000+ sustainability leaders spanning CEOs, government strategists, investors, community builders and climate innovators. United by a shared mission to accelerate the green economy and build a fairer, low-carbon future, we bring this vision to life through high-impact conferences, partnerships and programmes that connect ideas with action.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[00:00:00] Introduction to the Sustainability Community

[00:03:00] Kate’s personal entrepreneurship journey

[00:06:00] Getting started, connections and the importance of being on an accelerator

[00:12:00] The important part the pandemic played in the business growth

[00:20:00] The pivot to the sustainability industry

[00:27:00] How to network effectively

[00:30:00] Monetising the Sustainability Community and the expansion plans

[00:34:00] My brilliant business idea

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS

* When networking your number one priority is how you can help someone

* If you make an event free to attend you can have a drop out rate of up to 60%

* The biggest benefit of an accelerator is the connections you make with other founders

3 MOMENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

“We grew 325% in the first year of the pandemic”

“I wrote my first business plan on a canal boat”

“I went to see Leeds City Council with no logo, no website, no nothing. Just a spreadsheet”

VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU

Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/

Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk 

Website: https://www.thesustainabilitycommunity.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hutchinson-9b7757a0/

Shout out: Victoria Garcia https://www.bindethics.com/ 

Mihaela Gruia https://www.researchretold.com/ 

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

Phil Fraser went from an accidental kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He’s travelled

James Ooi, the founder of Little Bao Boy tells us how he transitioned from a career in sales to launching a successful street food business, starting from a side hustle in his flat to expanding into multiple locations.

James shares insights on the challenges of building a food business, the importance of building a personal brand, and the strategic moves that helped Little Bao Boy thrive. Tune in for an inspiring journey of passion, perseverance, and innovation in the food industry.

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INTRODUCING JAMES OOI

Growing up in his parents noodles shop hospitality has always been a part of James' life. Starting in corporate sales he always missed the buzz if hospitality. Almost a decade ago he launched Little Bao Boy, which has grown from a small street food set up to 38 franchises across the UK.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[00:00:00] From sales to street food

[00:03:00] The birth of Little Bao Boy

[00:06:00] Taking the leap: leaving a steady job

[00:09:30] Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship

[00:12:00] The Importance of community when building a brand

[00:15:00] Expanding horizons: franchising and growth

[00:18:00] Quality control and the evolution of business operations

[00:24:00] Building a personal brand in the Digital Age

[00:28:00] Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs

[00:30:00] My brilliant business idea

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS

• When you start a business you have to become an accountant

• It’s not just how good your product is. People invest in you as a person.

• Don’t overthink your personal brand. Just go out there and create content

3 MOMENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

“no-one gets into business because they want to learn how to read a P&L sheet”

“It took a year and a half to sort out the franchising side of things”

“One of our videos has 2.6m views on it”

VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU

Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/

Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk

Website: https://www.littlebaoboy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ooi-7b740b86/

Shout out: https://dohhut.com/ https://www.thingsinbread.com/

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