{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Principal's Handbook","title":"Imposter Syndrome as a Principal and How to Silence Your Inner Critic","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":982,"description":"Do you ever think, “If they really knew me, they’d realize I’m not ready for this”? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, Barb dives into the reality of imposter syndrome—the self-doubt that makes you question your skills, experience, and belonging.\nDrawing from her own journey as a young administrator and seasoned principal, Barb normalizes these feelings and shares practical strategies to quiet your inner critic. You’ll learn:\nWhat imposter syndrome looks like for principals at every stage of leadership.\nThree tools to silence self-doubt: naming your inner critic, reframing with the TEA cycle, and building evidence of your wins.\nHow to strengthen your confidence so you can lead with clarity and calm.\nBy the end, you’ll walk away with mindset shifts and daily practices to push past self-doubt and step fully into your role as a leader.\nListen to episode 3: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome\nGet the 8 to 4 Principal Planner","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UYZ4_k5uW0IWwPHIdZobdKHCUSSmbg-OPtbzfs4rrSY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NDQ4LzE3MDk0/OTA4NDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}