I am Salma, I am an Imposter
InsideHi, my name’s Salma and I am an imposter.
Or at least I have felt like an imposter for a long time.
I have been hiding for the last 8 years, shying away from putting myself out there more and having a bigger impact on those around me. But now it’s time for me to open up and reveal more of myself.
I am an executive leadership coach and a facilitator of transformation. Even now, as I type, I find myself smiling and thinking…Wow, those are awfully big labels that I have been working so hard to earn for the past 8 years! But who is behind these titles?
A daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a colleague. I’m inquisitive and curious; a dreamer and an achiever; passionate and compassionate; vibrant and fun-loving. But most of all I’m human. I experience moments of self-doubt, fear, anxiety, sadness just like everyone else. I’m an eternal optimist, but even so I battle with inner critics just as much as the next person.
Having real, raw conversations and connecting with others, sharing my story and going through my own development have helped me start to overcome my inner doubts and challenges.
I love connecting with people on a deep level. You can even go as far as saying that doing so gives meaning to my existence and makes me feel alive! I believe that by revealing parts of ourselves, we manage to heal ourselves. By listening and learning from other people’s stories we are able to better understand our own. It’s so fulfilling to witness others becoming inspired on finding their truth, wisdom, and inner power. This has always inspired me to do the same.
Ever since I found my purpose in life and became a coach 8 years ago, I’ve always felt a calling to find a way to encourage deep conversations about the things that truly matter. About things that we tend to sweep under the carpet or hide away in a tiny box within our soul.
And so it is with a shaky hand and a fluttering heart that I am launching this website. Today is a big deal for me.
Today…
I am calling myself forth to show up fully.
I am calling myself forth to speak what is true for me.
I am calling myself forth to be a leader.
I am calling myself forth to reveal myself.
Today is a day for balancing vulnerability with courage. I’m standing up and telling my self-limiting beliefs to get lost! Am I nervous? Of course. Do I worry about failing? Every day. Am I doubting myself even as I type this blog? You bet.
But today’s not a day for hesitation or fear. It’s a day for liberation and taking a leap of faith, knowing deep down that this is what my soul has been wanting to do for a long, long time.
After all, if I don’t let myself become vulnerable and share my story just like I encourage others to do, then maybe I am that imposter after all.
I’ve set up this website and my social media channels, not only to share my perspectives, thoughts, and expertise but to also create a safe space for real, raw conversations and story-telling.
So here we are. I am eager to share ME with YOU. And I hope that you will share YOU with ME.
I will be pushing myself to be courageous and step within myself to share my story and I am hoping that you will join me on my journey and connect along with me.
With love,
Salma xox
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