S3 Episode 12 - Navigating Reverse Imposter Syndrome: Insights for Women Entrepreneurs with Katharine Campbell Hirst

How can successful women entrepreneurs overcome 'reverse imposter syndrome' when starting their own businesses?

In this episode of The Savvy Session, we explore the challenges corporate women face when transitioning to entrepreneurship. Join us as Katharine Campbell Hirst, founder of Katharine Campbell Hirst Coaching & Advisory, shares her expertise in empowering female entrepreneurs and executives.

Katharine explores "reverse imposter syndrome," where successful women entrepreneurs feel "bigger" than their new ventures. Unlike traditional imposter syndrome, this occurs when experienced professionals, used to running large campaigns or leading teams, feel overwhelmed by simpler tasks like building a website. This can lead to self-doubt. Katharine advises embracing the process of starting small and being comfortable as a beginner again, even after achieving success in other areas.

Katharine’s journey—from management consulting, through burnout, to working for Tory Burch and finding her passion for coaching—provides a powerful backdrop for the discussion. She’s committed to helping women executives scale their ventures by reimagining strategies, emphasizing delegation, and focusing on high-value activities for growth and success.

Tune in to discover 5 key takeaways from our conversation:

1. The distinct challenges of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
2. Essential mindset shifts for women starting their own businesses after corporate success.
3. Rediscovering your passion and falling back in love with your business.
4. The transformative power of group retreats and mastermind sessions.
5. How to integrate fun, authenticity, and work-life harmony into your business development.

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for any woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Katharine Campbell Hirst’s eclectic life spans six countries and a variety of careers, including strategy consulting at Accenture, speechwriting for Tory Burch, and co-creating a spy museum.

As a coach today, Katharine works at the intersection of psychology and business, helping women entrepreneurs and executives build joyful and impactful careers that surpass the expectations of their lineage, our society, and even their mentors.

She deeply believes that we can heal capitalism by empowering women and using business as a tool to enhance our shared humanity.

You can connect with Katharine Campbell Hirst here:
Website: https://www.katharinecampbellhirst.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-hirst/