Small Steps That Quiet Imposter Syndrome with Leadership Coach Kurt Bush

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You can be talented, called, and experienced and still feel like an imposter the moment you’re asked to speak up. That split-second fear of being exposed is exactly what we unpack with Kurt Bush, an ordained minister and leadership coach who knows what it’s like to hover over “submit” and wonder if this is the day everyone finds out you don’t belong.

We trace imposter syndrome back to the beliefs our nervous system learned in childhood, including the quiet “little-t” moments that teach us we are only safe when we perform. Kurt shares how seminary and early pastoral leadership triggered his fear around smarter people at the table, and how coaching helped him move from intellectual insight to real change. The turning point is practical: small steps, repeated over time, until your lived experience finally matches the truth that you are wanted, welcome, and capable.

Then we zoom out to authenticity and purpose. We talk about faith and identity, why transformation is participation with God rather than white-knuckle willpower, and how asking “What’s actually true?” can cut through the inner critic. You’ll also hear how Kurt’s team coaches groups to build courageous spaces through guided reflection, plus a free 10-day online guided solitude experience designed to help you notice what’s happening inside and reclaim clarity.

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To connect with or work with Kurt and his team, visit brimstonecoachinggroup.com

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