Architecture Business Club with Jon Clayton
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome with Jason McDaid | 088
03 Jul 2025
Jon is joined by imposter syndrome life coach and fire engineer Jason McDaid. The discussion dives into the widespread issue of imposter syndrome, which affects 78% of professionals. Jason shares actionable strategies to combat this debilitating self-doubt, explains its core traits, and discusses the impact it has on individuals, particularly in the architecture and engineering sectors. He also opens up about his personal struggles and the coping mechanisms that people adopt. Additionally, the episode offers practical tools to reframe negative thoughts and underscores the importance of understanding that you're not alone in feeling like an imposter.Today's Guest...Jason McDaid is a fire engineer and a life coach specialising in imposter syndrome and the impact this is having on professionals working in the construction industry. He provides 1 on 1 coaching, and in-person imposter syndrome workshops called The 78% Club, 78% being the first stat that he heard about how many people experience imposter thoughts and feelings during their career.Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction01:38 Meet Jason McDaid04:54 Defining Imposter Syndrome08:26 Why Imposter Syndrome is So Common11:52 Different Competence Types15:52 Coping Mechanisms and Their Impact20:16 Imposter Syndrome in Architecture and Engineering25:10 Competence and Mistakes in the Workplace26:01 Understanding Imposter Syndrome26:36 Healthy Self-Doubt vs. Imposter Syndrome29:19 Personal Story of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome32:10 Tools to Combat Imposter Syndrome33:27 Reframing Negative Thoughts39:13 Final Thoughts and Takeaways42:32 Travel and Nature Experiences45:50 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey Takeaways...Imposter syndrome is very common. You're not alone in feeling like a fraud sometimes; 78% of professionals experience similar thoughts at some point in their career. This realisation can help you feel less isolated.Imposter syndrome can show up in different ways. You might procrastinate, avoid putting yourself forward, or switch jobs frequently. Recognising how it affects you personally can be the first step in tackling it.Reframing your thoughts can help. Asking yourself questions to challenge negative thoughts can change how you see your skills and achievements. This can make a big difference in how you handle feelings of self-doubt.Links Mentioned In The Episode...Visit Jason’s Website—--Want to explore podcasting for your business?👉 Book a chat with Jon to explore working with him 📞Interested in joining our membership community?👉 Click here to JOIN THE WAITLIST 😀Resources…👉 Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁It’s the step-by-step formula to freedom for architects, architectural technologists, and architectural designers. Get it today (without any charge).👉 Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating...
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