Don’t let stress and imposter syndrome hold you back with John Hall - E48

The Charlene Gisele Show

Do you feel like you're constantly battling stress despite your success? Ever wondered why imposter syndrome lingers even as you climb the corporate ladder? In this transformative episode, Charlène Gisèle welcomes John Hall, an executive coach with over 25 years of experience at JP Morgan Chase turned leadership and performance coach, to explore the critical connection between stress, imposter syndrome, and professional success.

John shares his personal journey of overcoming chronic stress and imposter syndrome after experiencing a life-altering career shift. Through his powerful BPM (Breath, Physiology, Mindset) framework, John has helped high-performing professionals unlock their full potential without burning out. Together, Charlène and John dive deep into how breathwork, managing stress, and shifting identity-based beliefs can elevate your career and personal well-being.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why imposter syndrome might be a sign of growth rather than a setback.

• How stress affects your nervous system and how to shift from distress to eustress for peak performance.

• The science behind decision fatigue and why it could be sabotaging your success.

• The BPM framework and how it can help you manage stress, regain confidence, and sustain success.

• Tactical breathwork techniques you can use right away to ground yourself in high-pressure situations.

Discover how you can overcome self-doubt, reduce chronic stress, and adopt the mindset of high-achieving leaders. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to elevate your performance and take your career to the next level without sacrificing your well-being.

Resources:

• Learn more about John Hall's coaching:⁠ johnhallcoaching.com⁠

• Access John's course on overcoming imposter syndrome:⁠ johnhallcoaching.com⁠

Connect with Charlène:

• Website:⁠ charlenegisele.com⁠

• Instagram:⁠ @charlenegisele⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ Charlène Gisèle⁠

Key Moments:

• 00:00 | How does stress hold back success?

• 05:40 | What is imposter syndrome and why is it so common?

• 11:50 | Can breathwork change your decision-making under stress?

• 17:52 | What are the three types of stress and how can they affect your health?

• 24:13 | How do you turn distress into eustress for peak performance?

• 30:20 | Why do high-stress jobs affect your personal relationships?

• 37:07 | What are the best breathwork techniques for managing stress in real-time?

• 47:10 | How does your relationship with time impact burnout and anxiety?