Imposter syndrome. What if you didn't have to Overcome it?
Imposter syndrome rarely announces itself. It can show up as the suspicion that you're not up to the moment, that they should have found someone else, that you can't possibly be the one for the role.
And, it doesn't stay in the office. It follows you home, into relationships, into nearly every space where you're expected to have all the answers. If this feels familiar, you're in good company. Many people carry some version of self-doubt, even those who seem to have it all figured out.
The good news is that imposter syndrome doesn't have to be a burden. You can learn to recognize how it moves through your thoughts and actions, choose what deserves your attention, and build the confidence to trust yourself.
This is not another guide to overcoming imposter syndrome. Andi’s book, Despite Yourself offers a softer, more accessible path forward to help you live and lead well despite it.
Why Andi Wrote this book
During Andi’s own career transition, she realized something surprising. No matter how successful she became, self-doubt simply found new places to live. That realization changed how she lives and leads. It also led her to write Despite Yourself, a book that offers a different way of thinking about imposter syndrome, one rooted less in overcoming it and more in living and leading well alongside it.
Reading creates awareness. Reflection creates change. Andi’s hope is that this book helps you see yourself with a little more compassion, a little more curiosity, and a little less judgment.
feel like an imposter? ways to work with andi
Andi’s work has always focused on helping leaders think more clearly, communicate with confidence, navigate uncertainty, and create healthier organizations. Through her years of executive experience, along with writing Despite Yourself: On Living and Leading with Imposter Syndrome, Andi knows first-hand that many business challenges are the result of confidence issues. Even the absolute best leaders experience quiet tension between what is true and what feels true.
The leaders Andi works with are already highly successful. Their challenge isn't capability, it’s trusting their own judgment, making decisions more confidently, speaking with conviction, and letting go of impossible standards.
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Even the most accomplished leaders experience moments of self-doubt. The difference isn't whether it shows up. It's how they respond when it does. Based on the ideas in Despite Yourself: On Living and Leading with Imposter Syndrome, this interactive three-part series challenges the traditional narrative around imposter syndrome. Participants explore the hidden ways self-doubt influences leadership, communication, decision making, and relationships while developing practical habits that strengthen confidence, self-trust, and leadership effectiveness.
Session 1 | Building Awareness
Understanding the Hidden Influence of Imposter Feelings
Session 2 | Disrupting Patterns
Practices that Lead to Greater Confidence
Session 3 | Integration
Improving Impact Despite Yourself
Starts at $3,000 per session (for in- person, onsite).
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We often believe confidence comes first, then courageous leadership follows. In reality, many of the most capable leaders still question themselves. They hesitate before difficult conversations. They overprepare. They carry impossible standards. They second guess decisions long after everyone else has moved on.
Based on her book Despite Yourself: On Living and Leading with Imposter Syndrome, Andi’s keynote challenges the traditional narrative around imposter syndrome. Rather than teaching leaders to eliminate self-doubt, Andi offers a more practical and sustainable approach in learning to lead well despite it. Through personal stories, executive insights, and actionable practices, participants explore the hidden ways self-doubt shapes leadership. Learn to improve impact with practices that build confidence, trust, and resilience.
Because the best leaders aren't the ones who never doubt themselves. They're the ones who lead anyway.
Starts at $6,500 + travel (if applicable).
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Reading the book is one thing. Living it is another.
Work with Andi one-on-one in a six-part individual conversation series. Each session takes ideas from the pages, coupled with Andi’s years of experience, and helps you put into practice ways to live and lead despite your imposter feelings.
Includes:
Six individual sessions (50 minutes each)
Unlimited email and (video/audio) messaging access
Convenient, online scheduling at times that work best for you
Program fee: $2,750
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SELENE is a curated collective of experienced women leaders in Connecticut who want to continue to elevate their leadership influence and impact by improving how they balance business needs, workplace culture, and individual wellbeing. This community is designed for thoughtful and growth-minded leaders who recognize that how they lead at work is deeply connected to how they show up in all areas of life. The collective meets in person in Farmington, CT. Learn more and become a member.
