fully expressed: writing to release imposter syndrome (self-study)
“When your dreams are bigger than the places you find yourself in, sometimes you need to seek out your own reminders that there is more. And there is always more waiting for you on the other side of fear.”
― Elaine Welteroth
FULLY EXPRESSED: writing to release IMPOSTER SYNDROME
DESCRIPTION:
Self-doubt is part of being human. It’s how you respond to it that determines whether you show up in your life fully expressed or hold yourself back to avoid risk. When we allow self-doubt to guide our decisions, that is when Imposter Syndrome takes effect.
Imposter Syndrome is the subconscious belief that you are inadequate and unworthy of thriving in spaces that are beyond what is familiar to you. Imposter syndrome is the ego’s way of protecting itself and ensuring you stay within your comfort zone. Being fully expressed, on the other hand, is a path centered in authenticity and alignment, where you respond to self-doubt with conscious awareness and pursue your desires with openness and curiosity.
In this workshop, we will explore Imposter Syndrome from a creative perspective, through interactive self-discovery and storytelling exercises. You will leave this workshop with tools to help you shift your response to self-doubt, and embrace the idea that it’s safe to be yourself—just as you are—as you move through each new level that life presents to you.
The Fully Expressed Workshop will help you:
Unravel the tension that results when old limiting beliefs begin to conflict with your dreams and aspirations
Understand why you feel overwhelmed and out of place in certain environments and what it really means
Learn productive, creative ways to respond to self-doubt
Understand how to recognize and redirect self-sabotaging habits and upper limit problems
Stop dismissing your desires, interests, accomplishments, and abilities
Develop a healthier relationship with both praise and criticism
Develop a growth mindset that embraces aligned opportunities and challenges with calm assurance
Imposter syndrome is a sign that you are growing and challenging yourself.
FOR WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS
My workshops attract writers of all levels who:
… are particularly interested in deep reflection, creative self-discovery, and personal narrative.
… want to be more fully expressed in their lives but are uncertain about how writing can help them achieve that.
… have stories they want to tell and ideas they want to share in a creative, supportive environment.
… want to stop holding in and holding out for the ‘perfect’ words and start writing from the heart.
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“Thanks to GG's gentle facilitation and strong core of integrity as well as the wonderful and passionate group of women who were part of the intensive, I have come away invigorated by a sense of immense possibility and openness to my own well of creativity." - Sri Padmanabhan
ALL CHANGE IS UNCOMFORTABLE UNTIL IT BECOMES FAMILIAR
When you want to become more fully expressed in your life and embrace the vulnerability that comes from new experiences, there is a mind shift that must occur. It involves:
+ Identifying limiting thoughts + beliefs and observing how they show up in your story
+ Labeling your emotions to increase awareness and clarity
+ Understanding the difference between artificial and authentic power
+ Trusting your ability to learn, adapt and recover through any situation
+ Trusting your capacity to bring your unique gifts, perspective and presence to any situation
+ Embracing the idea that your comfort zone will grow and expand naturally if you don’t block it
WHAT IF THE SITUATION YOU’VE BEEN DESPERATELY AVOIDING
HOLDS THE KEY TO UNLOCK WHAT YOU DEEPLY WANT?
WHAT TO EXPECT
Working independently means that you can go at your own pace, and make the experience work uniquely for you.
While I advocate hard for creative community, I also value the sacredness of solitude and nourishing your own inner connection.
Once you purchase the self-study version, you will receive a digital download of the slides, where you can access the link to the instructional video.
When you’re ready to start, you can hit play and follow along with me as I provide 70-minutes of guidance and creative coaching on mindset shifts to help you overcome imposter syndrome and live a more fully expressed life.
MY APPROACH TO CREATIVE COACHING IS…
.. address the limiting beliefs and fears that are in the way, so the unique perspective that is already inside of you can be revealed and elevated.
… show you practical ways to infuse your unique writing voice into your current life, career, and social presence.
… provide a safe space for connection, inspiration, and accountability between writers.
I’ve had the honor and pleasure of working with diverse organizations like The Writer’s Center, University of Maryland, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, MusiCares, Maryland Arts Summit, Permission to Write, Single Mom Defined, REWRITE London, BAE Systems, Inc. and more, teaching my writing and self-discovery techniques to diverse audiences.
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“GG Renee not only builds confidence; she also builds community. She’s poised and professional, and she positions your group to discover, heal, celebrate, and advance.” — Heather Hopson, CEO, Motor Mouth Multimedia and Single Mom Defined
photo: TraciElaine Photography
REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds, but if you have a problem or concern about your purchase, please contact me and we can discuss your situation. In most cases, I offer a credit that can be used at a later date for another workshop.
