Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Journey from Corporate America to Authentic Leadership with Heather Rippere

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we interview Heather Rippere, an author, speaker, and transformational leadership coach. Heather shares her personal story of battling imposter syndrome and burnout after nearly 30 years in corporate America. She discusses her transition into coaching, where she helps leaders break free from imposter syndrome to lead with authenticity and resilience. The discussion covers Heather's unique coaching methods, which integrate neurolinguistic programming and somatics to create lasting behavioral changes. Heather also talks about her book, 'From Imposter to Influencer,' and offers insights on overcoming challenges when transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. Don't miss Heather's transformational journey and her expert advice on living a balanced life while achieving high performance. For more information on Heather, visit www.heatherrippee.com

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:53 Meet Heather: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

02:17 Heather's Personal Journey

04:01 The Turning Point: From Corporate Burnout to Coaching

06:41 Building a Coaching Practice

12:36 Success Stories: Transforming Lives

16:29 Challenges of Entrepreneurship

20:05 The Role of AI in Coaching

22:59 Heather's Book and Lightning Round

28:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts