Fraudulent Feeling Ep.3: Imposter in the Classroom

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In this episode of Fraudulent Feelings, Coach Fatima Nash is joined by educator and leadership consultant Cydney to explore how imposter syndrome shows up in professional, academic, and leadership spaces, especially for first-generation leaders.

From moments of feeling invisible in classrooms to questioning your voice in leadership roles, this episode will remind you that self-doubt isn’t proof you don’t belong, it’s proof that you care.

You’ll hear powerful insights like:

💬 “We’re all just 17-year-olds trying to sit at the cool kids’ table.”

💬 “Everybody has their PowerPoint.”

💬 “Shame thrives in silence. Curiosity creates connection.”

Whether you’re navigating a new promotion, teaching in front of a classroom, or showing up in rooms where no one looks like you, this conversation will encourage you to embrace growth without shame, lead with questions, and reclaim your belonging.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_uVDtFneEQ

HOT TOPICS:

• Why imposter syndrome hits hard for first-gen professionals

• How shame and silence can hold back your leadership

• Reframing “I don’t know” as a sign of strength

• What happens when you stop trying to prove you belong

• Leadership lessons from classrooms, clients, and lived experience

• Fatima’s perspective on grace, growth, and vulnerability in leadership

Meet Cydney

Cydney Rogers is an educator, speaker, and leadership development consultant. She helps organizations and individuals create inclusive spaces where people can lead authentically and grow without fear of failure. With years of experience in academic spaces, Cydney’s approach is rooted in curiosity, equity, and real-life leadership tools that go beyond titles.