Imagine always living with one eye over your shoulder, keeping a look out to protect yourself. Carrying an imposter through life is draining and makes you always cast doubt on yourself and life.

I hadn’t significantly climbed the career ladder, I’d progressed steadily with great performance and feedback on my contribution to the business. I didn’t step up to a director role, like some of those I’d interviewed and brought into the company years before. I suppose I'd plodded, always contributing and diligent, but never taking the next big leap. Something had held me back, that inner voice chattering endlessly, making sure I knew my limits.