How Successful CEOs Quiet Imposter Syndrome Without Faking It

What You'll Learn:
Struggling with imposter syndrome as a business owner? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this video, Kimberly Ferguson, CEO of The Emerald Edge, breaks down the sneaky ways imposter syndrome shows up (even in the most successful entrepreneurs), and how to lead with confidence—even when your brain is screaming "who let me be in charge?!"

You’ll learn how to:
📌Recognize imposter syndrome hiding behind “staying humble”
📌Build unshakable confidence through aligned action
📌Create your own Confidence File to silence your inner critic
📌Stop second-guessing every decision and own your expertise
📌Tune into your truth instead of faking executive presence

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – The high-functioning, low-confidence CEO
01:18 – The truth about imposter syndrome
03:40 – How it sneaks up on even the most “put-together” entrepreneurs
04:49 – The mindset shift that changes everything
06:00 – Real talk: even top-tier accountants feel it
07:07 – The Confidence File: your backup system for bad days
08:31 – What real confidence actually looks like
09:51 – The alignment check-in you didn’t know you needed
10:59 – A little CEO pep talk

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About us. Kimberly Ferguson is the face behind The Emerald Edge. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management, a Masters Degree in Accountancy, and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. She is also a Certified CFO through the CFO Project.

Founded on the principles of Integrity, Respect and Excellent Customer Care, Kimberly started her company because she hated the way she saw her clients being treated while working at another accounting firm. She wanted to serve small business owners in a way that actually made a difference in their lives.

-- DISCLAIMER – Kimberly Ferguson, Emerald Expectations Accounting LLC and related parties do NOT provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This content has been prepared for information purposes ONLY and is not intended to provide and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Viewing this video does NOT create an accountant-client relationship with Kimberly Ferguson or Emerald Expectations Accounting. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors for professional advice.

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