The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Scott’s Career Advice: Imposter Syndrome, Startups & Networking
26 Feb 2025
Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series all about careers—navigating them, advancing them, maybe even surviving them. In this episode, Scott talks about navigating imposter syndrome, how to know if working for a startup is worthwhile, and shares his best networking advice. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to Office Hours with Prop G. Today, we're kicking off a special two-part series all about careers, navigating them, advancing them, maybe even surviving them. I'll be sharing my best advice, which may not be very good. No corporate speak, no bullshit. I am going to tell you exactly what I'm thinking. And it might offend you and it might upset you. And guess what?
We're both going to be fine. Let's bust right into it. First question.
Hey, Prof G. My name is Hank, and I'm an American that's been living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last eight years. And I've really loved your office hours advice, listening to you, getting your opinion on things. And what I thought that would be very helpful to get your thoughts on is dealing with imposter syndrome.
all the time i feel like when i'm working that i don't know maybe i'm not good enough even though from all my previous jobs all the feedback's been great and now i'm about to move on to a cmo role which i think is kind of way out of my league even though all the interactions with the ceo and all the interview processes went really well so i don't feel like i should have those feelings but
And again, they're still there. Just wondering if you've ever faced this in your life and if you have any strategies to kind of get over this. Anyway, looking forward to your thoughts and thank you so much for everything.
Hank from Sweden. The data says with imposter syndrome that you're supposed to practice self-compassion, be kind to yourself, acknowledge and accept your feelings, challenge negative thoughts, say, well, the market and other people who are smart think I'm in the right position, so maybe there's something to their views.
I find that talking stuff out really helps, like telling people, Jesus, I feel like I'm in over my head or I don't deserve it. I just feel like You know, getting those thoughts out, help address them. And hearing yourself talk, you start to solve that type of thing. Being positive. I mean, eating, you know, eating well, being in good shape.
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