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Rising Tides Live – Fighting Imposter Syndrome

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Interview Takeaways

  • Confidence Comes From Action, Not Certainty – The group agreed that imposter syndrome doesn’t disappear before you take action. Confidence is built by putting in the work, gaining experience, and continuing to show up even when self-doubt is present.
  • Authenticity Beats Perfection – Rather than pretending to have all the answers, participants emphasized being genuine, staying curious, and allowing people to see you learning and growing. Authenticity builds far more trust than projecting false confidence.
  • Your Mind Can Be Your Biggest Obstacle – Several speakers shared how negative self-talk, undervaluing their abilities, or feeling undeserving of success held them back. Learning to recognize those thoughts as stories rather than facts was a recurring theme throughout the discussion.

With Mike Bisceglia filling in for Shawn Walchef, this Rising Tides Live conversation explored the challenge of fighting imposter syndrome and why self-doubt often shows up when you’re growing. Participants shared personal stories about overcoming insecurity, learning to trust their experience, embracing continuous learning, and recognizing that even highly successful people question themselves. From building confidence through preparation to staying authentic and reframing negative thoughts, the discussion offered practical advice for anyone working to silence their inner critic and move forward with greater confidence.

Listen to the replay of the latest room where the participants discussed community service and follow Cali BBQ Media to keep up with the latest and join the rooms to tell your story and have your voice heard.

Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with StreamYard on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more.

Homework Assignment

This week, pay attention to the moments when imposter syndrome shows up. Write down what triggered it, what your inner voice told you, and then challenge it with real evidence of your experience, preparation, or past success. By the end of the week, review your list and look for patterns. Often, you’ll discover that your self-doubt is far less accurate than you initially believed.

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About Cali BBQ Media

Digital Hospitality is an interview-based video podcast hosted by business owner Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) and produced by his Cali BBQ Media company. The weekly digital series explores the ways successful businesses and entrepreneurs have merged old and new with innovative digital strategies that harness the power of the Internet and social media. Shawn is the founder of Cali BBQ Media and creator of the Restaurant Influencers podcast on Entrepreneur Media.

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