Episode 18: Growth Dodger: When Impostor Tendencies Stall Your Rise
Hello, Visionista, welcome to Inside Edge!
In this episode, we name a quiet pattern many powerful women hide: impostor tendencies that lead you to avoid growth. Whether you delay a price increase, say “maybe next time” to speaking invitations, or stall a launch, avoidance often hides under polite logic. Learn to spot your avoidance cues, map approach vs. avoidance, and take one tiny exposure step that builds real momentum.
Reflection Prompts:
Where have you been politely shrinking or saying “not yet” to growth?
What exact thought stops you from raising your price, pitching a bigger client, or saying yes to visibility?
Where does avoidance live in your body (throat tightness, shoulder curl, compulsive researching)?
This Week's Strategies:
Approach vs. Avoidance Check
Micro-Exposure Ladder
This Week’s Action Step(s):
Name one growth move you’ve been avoiding and write the blocking thought beside it.
Create one 15–30 minute micro-step toward that move (e.g., send an email, sketch an outline, record a short video).
Share your plan with one trusted peer for accountability.
Additional Notes:
In my book, Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully, I share mindset scripts and micro-exposure practices that make these steps easier to follow. Though written for creatives, the tools translate smoothly for women entrepreneurs and leaders—use them for pricing, pitching, visibility, and steady expansion.
Work with Me!
If you want guided support moving past avoidance and building sustainable growth habits, I offer one-on-one wellness sessions tailored to women entrepreneurs and in leadership. Visit www.dryaninagomez.com to learn more and book a session.
Next Week...
Tune in for Episode 19 — Success Avoider: When Impostor Tendencies Fear Your Win — where we explore why success itself can trigger avoidance and how to welcome wins without self-sabotage.
“Let’s quiet the doubt, transform that relentless loud inner voice into your biggest ally, lead from unshakeable purpose, and watch your business—and life—rise. Purpose is loudest when anxiety is quiet.”
