Self-doubt is a dream killer. It keeps us in our comfort zones, snuffing out our potential and making us settle for far less than we are capable of achieving. Shakespeare called it a “traitor” that leads us to believe we have lost before we have even tried.
Unfortunately, self-doubt is also rampant in our culture, with stats showing that 85 percent of us struggle with it. To address this issue, Tigerhall, the innovative platform dedicated to knowledge sharing and transforming organizational behaviors, has launched “Tiger Therapy”
The “Tiger Therapy” podcast, hosted by Pippa Woodhead, is focused on unveiling the truth about self-doubt to empower those in the business world and beyond. It taps insights from high-performing people in a variety of sectors around the globe, providing practical guidance and real-life stories that chart a path for overcoming self-doubt.
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Global overcomers share insights from their journeys
Tigerhall combines social technology and a global perspective to redefine how learning happens within organizations, bringing a unique global reach to the field of organizational enablement by drawing upon the insights of leaders and experts from diverse markets and cultures around the world. Its vision is to help businesses build a workforce that understands not just local, but also global business dynamics. Tigerhall brings value to the business world that transcends borders.
“We consciously move away from a singular, American-centric viewpoint to ensure the businesses we serve are not just informed, but equipped to navigate a complex, interconnected global business landscape,” shares Nellie Wartoft, Founder and CEO of Tigerhall. “Tigerhall ensures survival and success in the modern era, where understanding and adaptability are the new competitive advantage.”
Tiger Therapy continues that mission by creating a global conversation on success, resilience, and the power of self-awareness. Its guests include leaders from around the world and representatives from a wide range of sectors, including Olympic sports, entertainment, science, health care, and global business.
Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley’s first black female CEOs, sat with Woodhead to share insights from her inspiring story of ascending from the oldest of five children in a modest American family to the architect behind a global market leader with more than 1,200 employees in the tech sector.
“I’ve suffered from imposter syndrome my entire life,” Archambeau shares. “I still do from time to time. I haven’t figured out how to get over it, but I have figured out how to work through it and just live with it. I felt like so much of my life was spent hearing from people who didn’t believe in me and didn’t think I could do something, so what drove me was wanting to prove that I could do it. I wanted to prove that I was just as capable.”
Paul Dupuis, CEO and Chair of Randstad Japan, brings to the podcast a wealth of inspiration from his experience with breaking through self-doubt to thrive in the business world.
“I think a lot of us grew up in that world where the assumption was that the smarter people had a higher chance of success,” Dupuis says. “I wouldn’t have classified myself in, say, the top percentile of IQ. This was a self-limiting belief for me. It was believed commonly that people who were intelligent had a higher chance of rising up whether it’s the corporate ladder or just anywhere in general in the world and in society. I discovered that at one point along your journey, it’s less about the IQ and it’s absolutely more about the human element in the EQ.”
Aisha Bowe, the former NASA rocket scientist, and the Founder and CEO of STEMBoard and LINGO, shares an inspiring conversation on the power that comes from telling yourself a different story.
“I want to open the door to this idea that you can wake up any day, any year, and choose to be different,” Bowe shares. “I just had to step out of feeling like I was in this shadow of everybody else who was around me who I thought was better for imaginary reasons that I made up in my mind.”
Each “Tiger Therapy” episode also benefits from the wisdom shared by Woodhead, who has conducted more than 800 interviews for Tigerhall, engaging with exceptional and influential guests from around the world. As someone who had allowed imposter syndrome to limit her career growth, Woodhead brings a deep appreciation for self-awareness and self-trust to the show, often providing her own insights on conquering limiting beliefs.
Overcoming self-doubt requires moving from disbelief — the space where confidence and effectiveness remain ever elusive — to belief. The “Tiger Therapy” podcast delves into the mental and emotional side of self-doubt, revealing how to identify it and overcome it. It is an enablement tool anyone can use to leave limiting beliefs behind and realize their full potential.
