Understanding Imposter Syndrome with Pete Shepherd [#25]

The First 10 Podcast

Pete Shepherd is the 6”7’ founder of Human Periscope, co-host of The Long and the Short podcast, and a head coach of Seth Godin’s altMBA, an online leadership, and management workshop. Pete specializes in helping leaders around the globe to develop, grow and create great change by allowing them to see things they can’t.

In this episode, Pete and Conor discuss the various strands of being a freelancer, breakthrough moments throughout Pete’s early coaching career, and understanding how to acknowledge and move forward with imposter syndrome. Key points covered include;

• Pete’s transition from the corporate world into freelance coaching.
• The process of discovery and the skill set of curiosity.
• The Human Periscope – helping someone see what they can’t see just yet.
• Building experience and confidence in coaching, and acquiring the first 10 customers.
• Unpacking the nugget of pitching and pricing.
• Managing marketing and maintaining momentum throughout the freelancer cycle.
• Exploring social media; finding purpose and joy within your chosen platforms.
• An insight to imposter syndrome and the impact of dancing with the universal feeling.
• Practical advice for freelancers at the beginning of their journey.

For over 10+ years Pete has worked in leadership and culture helping thousands of leaders, executives and changemakers launch just as many projects, businesses, and experiments right around the world.
Connect with Pete Shepherd:

http://humanperiscope.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/petershepherd3

The Long and the Short Podcast: A podcast for curious people with Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman.

http://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/

Pete Shelpherd’s blog – Noodle Scratchers

http://noodlescratchers.com/
Connect with First 10 Podcast host Conor McCarthy:

http://www.first10podcast.com

http://twitter.com/TheFirst10Pod

http://www.linkedin.com/in/comccart/

Resources:

http://altmba.com/

Book recommendations:

The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler

http://richlitvin.com/book/

The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns

http://www.winwithoutpitching.com/the-manifesto/

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander

http://rosamundzander.com/book-art-of-possibility.php
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

http://austinkleon.com/steal/