How To Escape Superhero Syndrome When Being A Crusader Is Hard-Wired In Your DNA [Episode 004]

Clare Josa, Research & Training Director

You want to change the world, but it's exhausting doing it on your own. How can you escape from superhero syndrome when everyone looks to you to lead the change? And being a crusader is hard-wired in your DNA?

What You'll Cover Today On Escaping Superhero Syndrome:

  • How we end up with superhero syndrome, even if we're not wearing our pants on the outside of our trousers (this sentence will confuse my American friends)
  • Why what started as an exciting idea leads to resentment and overwhelm
  • How the 4Ps might be to blame
  • Practical strategies to inspire a tribe of people to help you - and even take on your 'monkeys'
  • The role you actually need to assign to yourself, as the 'crusader-antidote'

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Take Action Now!

If you do one thing as a result of this episode, make it this! Thinking about a project or programme or initiative that you have got involved with, which is weighing you down, and maybe you're starting to resent - then look at the secondary gain. Deal with that unmet need to set yourself free from Superhero Syndrome!

For My Organisation


What is the opportunity cost for me taking on this project? What else might need to drop?

For Myself

Am I using this exciting new idea as a chance to procrastinate? What do I get to avoid, by filling my time and doing it?

Am I taking it on to make a difference, or to escape from something?

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About the Author 

Clare Josa

Clare is considered a global authority in the fields of Imposter Syndrome, burnout and sustainable performance for individuals and teams. She has been an international keynote speaker for over 20 years.

Her research is cited in PhDs and taught on MBAs, worldwide, and she is the creator of the life-changing Safe to THRIVE™ and Natural Resilience Method® frameworks, which she teaches at Facilitator and Master Coach levels, as well as in the world's first Imposter Syndrome App - Imposter Syndrome Hacks™.

The author of ten books, a reformed engineer, and the former Head of Market Research for one of the world's most disruptive brands, she blends science-backed practical inspiration with demystified ancient wisdom, to help you create breakthroughs in ways that are fast, fun and forever.

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