How to tame your inner Impostor workshop

Are you someone who struggles with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, despite many accomplishments? Do you question your abilities and fearing that you’ll be exposed as a fraud? Do you struggle to offer your work, feeling that you’re not ready, or that you cannot possibly charge for it? If so, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome – a psychological phenomenon that affects even the most successful individuals.

I’ve battled with this most of my life. I had it when I left academic science to go into the biotech sector, and I’ve faced it many more times since leaving science to work as a perinatal educator, doula and healer 11 years ago. I’m still noticing it rearing its ugly head as I am offering this workshop for the first time (who does she think she is to offer this?).

When I attended my first birth as a doula, when taught my first antenatal class, when I did my first babywearing consultation, my first closing the bones massage, my first Reiki treatment…The list goes on and on….There is was:  a deep seated fear that people would find out how inexperienced I was, and be outraged that I was charging for this, or find my service poor.

Except the exact opposite happened, time and time again. As I consistently over prepared and over delivered (as well as often undercharged for my work), I received glowing feedback consistently.

Over the last 7 years I have mentored new doulas, as well as hundreds of students through my various courses both in person and online. I also ran a series of one to one impostor syndrome interviews for women. One thing has been clear to me: impostor syndrome is rife, and so man women carry the exact same fears, of not being good enough, not knowing enough, not feeling qualified enough…

It saddens me, because I see awesome women, who provide an incredible, nurturing service to their clients, and yet are crippled with the worry that they aren’t enough. New doulas who stay awake for 3 days during a long birth but still worry that they aren’t doing enough to support their clients, not giving them their money’s worth. Massage therapist students who ask me if I am really sure that they can offer and charge for the massage ritual I have taught them.  Women who tell themselves that they just need to do one more training and they’ll be ready….Except that time never comes. Because the thing is: you could get 3 PhDs in the topic you’re interested in and still not be ready. You cannot fix the problem from the outside, it’s like putting a plaster on an arterial wound.

For so many of us, it can truly be paralysing and prevent us from sharing our gifts with the world. And god knows that we need more women supporting women, especially during big life transitions.

I want to share my experience in how I’ve learnt to tame the beast that is your inner impostor, so you can feel safe and confident and offer your gifts to the world.

In this workshop, over two 90 min recorded classes on zoom, I will share my strategy with you.

What does the workshop includes?

3h of recorded video training, divided in two 90 minute classes. Each class is a 90-minute  interactive session (where you do some of the work during the class), and includes 60 minutes of teaching and practical exercises, and 30 minutes of Q&A.

Class 1 covers:

• Understanding the root causes and manifestations of impostor syndrome
• Understanding impostor fears and what they are trying to protect you from
• Identifying and challenging these self-limiting beliefs from a kindness perspective

Class 2 covers:

• Recognising and defusing impostor feelings as they arise
• Cultivating self-acceptance and self-belief
• Embracing your unique strengths and talents
• Learning to reframe and celebrate your achievements

By the end of this workshop, you will have practical strategies to tame your inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and break free from the hold of impostor syndrome.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for heart-centred and conscious professionals, such as (but not limited to) perinatal specialists, healers, teachers, therapists, coaches who struggle with impostor syndrome and self-doubt.

What makes this workshop special?

Drawing from my 12 years of experience as a self employed educator, healer and birthworker, and from research in psychology, neuroscience, and personal development, this workshop combines proven strategies with real-life examples and interactive exercises. This immersive experience will empower you to break free from the shackles of impostor syndrome and embrace your authenticity and confidence. My background straddles both science and spirituality, bridging ancient wisdom and modern understanding. I offer a rare blend of historical context, practical guidance and real-life stories.

Feedback from students of this workshop

I really enjoyed sharing the space with the others and being introduced to the drumming journeys - this is something that I'm going to come back to again to further the experience. And the explanation of how to regulate your nervous system (with lots of different tools and techniques) as opposed to 'fake it til you make it' was much appreciated! This has opened my awareness more to my inner imposter and I will definitely be more mindful of when I'm disregulated and treat myself more compassionately. I am really glad that I joined this workshop! And I liked that it was a smaller number of people as it made me feel more comfortable to share. At the end of this session, I appreciated the time to reflect and write and then share with the whole group. Leslie Altic

Sophie has created a much needed, short-format course on imposter syndrome with a unique mix of the objective (scientific) and experiential. If you are hesitating to share your work with the world, this course is a safe space to bring greater awareness to what may be holding you back and how to move through it. Rebecca Wright

If you are looking for a great organized teacher who shares wisdom that is easy to grasp and use. Sophie is the right person for you. In simple way she shares wisdom combining it with scientific validation and humor. Marjan De Jong

About the instructor:

An experienced researcher and facilitator, I specialise in helping women reclaim their power through rituals and teachings. Drawing from my diverse background spanning over two decades in scientific research and over 12 years as a perinatal educator, doula, mentor, healer, and ritual facilitator, I create safe and nurturing spaces for women to explore their authentic selves and heal from the self-doubt that often accompanies life’s transitions.

By combining my scientific background with a deep reverence for spiritual traditions, I offer a unique blend of practical guidance and soulful exploration. Whether you’re seeking to embrace your true self, or yearning to rediscover the sacred within yourself, I provide the tools and support to help you step into your true power as a woman.