3 Stages of Imposter Syndrome When Launching Your Business

It is an incredible feeling to decide to launch your own business, but almost immediately, the excitement can be overshadowed by doubt.

Every entrepreneur faces a mental hurdle where they feel like they aren't qualified for the success they are pursuing.

I want to walk you through the three distinct stages where this feeling—Imposter Syndrome—is most likely to appear in your business journey.

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The initial stage of self-doubt happens before you even begin operating.

Once you've made the decision to start, your mind becomes flooded with confusion.

Thoughts like "How should I structure this business model?" and "Where is the best place to find my first client?" take over.

This overthinking and deep frustration can cause massive delays, preventing you from ever progressing past the planning phase.

This is where the first major psychological block is formed.

Next, the anxiety peaks when a potential client shows genuine interest.

After all the hard work of sending out outreach emails and setting up meetings, a client confirms their attendance.

Instead of feeling thrilled, your mind instantly switches to panic mode.

You begin to question your ability to sell effectively.

A strong fear of rejection—the fundamental Fear of Failure (FOF)—sets in, creating a desire to back out of the meeting to avoid a potential "no."

This fear of being exposed as "not good enough" can cripple your sales efforts.

Finally, the most insidious form of doubt hits after you have secured the deal.

The client has put their trust in you, and now it is time to deliver your service.

Despite your previous success in closing the contract, you feel deep self-doubt about your capability to successfully execute the project.

You find yourself confused about the technical aspects of service delivery.

The fear of failing to meet the client's expectations leads to unnecessary overthinking and performance anxiety, threatening your ability to manage the project effectively.

These three moments—the starting confusion, the pitching fear, and the delivery doubt—are all symptoms of Imposter Syndrome.

By being aware of when and how this self-doubt manifests, you can push through the mental barriers.

Remember that every successful business owner has faced these exact challenges.

Acknowledge the feeling, and then focus relentlessly on execution and delivering value.

If you’re serious about starting & growing your recruitment business, I invite you to book a 1:1 consultation call with us.

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If you’ve experienced any of these three stages—the confusion of starting, the fear of pitching, or the doubt of delivering—which one was the hardest for you to overcome?

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