IMPOSTER SYNDROME

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

‘I have been dealing with the feeling of inferiority, which can be called Imposter Syndrome for the last 3-4 years. I am a graphic designer and am self-taught which is one of the reasons why I felt that I didn’t belong in my profession. I didn’t think my work was good, I wouldn’t post anything on social media, I was undercharging for my work and just being around other designers and professionals, I never felt equal. It was as if I didn’t belong because of my lack of experience and due to not being formally trained in the area of design.

I had tried other remedies before and took a large interest in personal development and although I had overcome some of the feelings of inferiority it was still very much a part of me. After working with Umar my feeling of imposter syndrome disappeared. It was like all the development and self-study I had been doing were summed up and slotted right into my brain. Suddenly, I had the answer. Suddenly I wasn’t less; I was equal. Now I post more freely on social media, I am turning away clients that won’t pay what I want and working with the right clients and I can talk on an equal footing with other professionals. My experience hasn’t changed but my mind has shifted. I now speak to others professional to professional, I have learned to accept myself and that feeling of being an imposter is gone.

I didn’t have many concerns but mostly had reservations about the effectiveness of the procedure. I have been studying personal development for almost as long as I have been a designer and I doubted the issue could just be gotten rid of in one session. I wanted to go ahead with the process out of curiosity to see if this really could work, and thankfully, to my surprise, it did.

Working with Umar was a great experience, not only during the process but also because he is a really good guy, willing to help and wanting to better the people he comes in contact with. During the process there was a real sense of calm and relaxation, taking a journey into your subconscious and seeing what comes back is both a strange and wonderful experience all at the same time. It’s like purposeful daydreaming.

Now as a designer, life continues to move forward. I have quit my job and gone full-time into my own business. I am attracting clients to me from places I never imagined and have been speaking with other designers much more all about imposter syndrome and seeing just how much of an issue it is in my industry.

I can do nothing else but recommend Umar to you or anyone who has issues within their mind. Umar is truly a good guy and when so much focus is placed on healing the body sometimes the mind is forgotten, as it happens to fix what’s in the head will inevitably fix the body or at least help us see ourselves in a different light. I know Umar can help you, so if you have any doubts let them rest and let him work his magic so you can become a better you, today. Thanks for reading.’

- Mark Hannafin. 27. Graphic Designer. Ireland.

‘I have suffered from imposter syndrome in my professional life (musician) for the last 6-7 years or so. Anything I did was never enough. My peers were always head and shoulders above me. My idols, untouchable. I could achieve more in one day than the other person, but I’d still hold that person in higher regards to me. By default, because they are not me, they are better than me. After working with Umar, my experiences with this have diminished into nothing. I feel like I can breathe again. I’m home again. I re-found my Self.

Going into the sessions I was super intrigued. I’ve always been interested in the mind, how it works and if it’s possible to “hack” it, so I was keen to take a deep dive into the strange realms of my mind.

Along with this though, I did feel a little apprehensive. Not about Umar or the process itself, but if it’d work for me. A few chats with Umar over the phone and via messages reassured me that there could be light at the end of this dark tunnel I found myself in.

During the session, I was given all the time and reassurance I needed to enter a deeply relaxed state. I found this thoroughly rewarding, and still use the breathing techniques such as heart math to this day. Umar’s warm tone and laid back approach made it easy to switch off from everything else and just focus on the change work at hand. I was able to let go for the first time in many years.

Thanks to the session, Umar has helped me reconnect with my true Self and purpose. I can still quote (and it’s just lifted my mood tenfold simply by typing this) a phrase that my subconsciousness wanted me to say and feel and know. But its NSFW. I feel re-centred, re-aligned, and I now know that I am capable of doing my job, I am more than qualified, and I have pretty decent skills in my vocation. This would not have been possible to type without Umar’s help, as my mind simply would not allow me to see this. I now start a day’s work with an overarching sense of positivity rather than dreading that I’ll be found out for the imposter that I am. I am so glad and grateful that those thinking patterns have been lifted. I’m honestly like a new man when it comes to the workplace, and that is why I’d recommend Umar everyday of the week all day long. He’ll also give you other healthy tips too to improve mind body and spirit. Everyone needs an Umar. Go grab him.’

- Simon Pritchard, 32, Musician/Music Teacher, Leeds, UK.

‘I have been a professional procrastinator for as long as I can remember. After only a few sessions working with Umar, I no longer have this issue. Instead, I now have been able to eliminate and complete 20 years’ worth of tasks that I’ve been putting off.

Before my initial session with Umar, I was hesitant and super sceptical. I thought I had tried everything under the sun that would help me push past the issue of putting things off. I ultimately decided to go with Umar because I had a friend who recently worked with him and I witnessed first-hand his transformation. Needless to say, I was convinced. Side note - my friend was a bigger procrastinator than me - so if he could change, I DEFINITELY could.

My experience during the sessions was absolutely mind-blowing and incredible. Umar is hands down, one of the smartest people I have ever met in my entire life. He is a wealth of knowledge, and would explain, portray and be able to relate things in such an easy to follow manner that you didn’t even realize you were in a session. The sessions were very laid back and made me feel super relaxed. I found it extremely interesting how certain techniques were used to reprogram myself, as well as uncovering the fact that procrastination wasn’t really my main problem at all. There were other underlying issues that I hadn’t addressed properly which ultimately lead to the procrastination. The consciousness and awareness that was brought around these issues / topics was massive for me. Being able to now identify the problem before it became a problem, learning how to shift / direct the thoughts and conversations I had inside my head in a manner that was in line with my values was crucial.

Since working with Umar, I no longer procrastinate or put off any projects that need to get done. This alone has been one of the single GREATEST experiences I could have ever done. My productivity has increased 10000x in both my professional and personal life. I no longer drag my feet or ‘go through the motions’ when tackling a task.  Had it not been for Umar I would still be spinning my wheels in place, going a thousand miles an hour, and not moving an inch.

I would HIGHLY recommend Umar to help you overcome any sort of issues you may be facing.  Whether it is within your personal or professional life. My experience with him was not just with procrastination. He helped me smash through my limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome I was experiencing within my business. Since breaking through those issues I have been able to show up, increase productivity, perform at a level I only dreamt of, which ultimately led me to helping more people and earning more money.  He has hands down been the BEST person I have ever worked with. 100/100 I would recommend Umar.’

- Dominick Mantovani. 28. Police Officer/Business Owner. New York. USA.

‘I have had imposter syndrome for over 30 years. After working with Umar this problem is now gone.

I had a very critical father growing up so since I was a child, I have always felt that I was not good enough. Later, as an adult and a working professional, it morphed into imposter syndrome. Despite colleagues liking my work and even praising me, I still felt that they did not know I was not that good. I would say to myself: “that was a fluke” or that it was just the obvious answer or ‘anybody could have done it' etc.

I would try to deal with this feeling by reading and getting prepared, but while it made me feel better, it did not work as a solution, and it led me to avoid bigger responsibilities at work and abandon some ambitions, like working for myself. I guess the biggest problem I had with having imposter syndrome was not wanting to talk about it. It was hard enough to think that I was not good enough and bound to mess up things I wanted to do, but having to talk about it to someone else was even harder. It felt like a dirty secret! As I got older, I felt disappointed with myself for not pursuing my ambitions so finally, I decided to seek help. Umar had helped me with another problem and I felt comfortable asking him to help me with my imposter syndrome. I was also very positive that since Umar had helped me once already, he could do it again and he did!

What was different about Umar is that he is a very good listener. He cares deeply for the client and for his work and this is something I very quickly noticed about him. The genius of Umar and what helped me overcome my problem was that he guided me to the origin of the problem and helped me acknowledge and let go of feelings I have avoided dealing with for more than 30 years. At the beginning of the session, I thought it might be painful, but it wasn’t. It was liberating. It was liberating to be able to appraise myself in a more balanced way and instead of the negative self-talk I was used to asking myself I was saying ‘How can I do this better?’ 

I have never tried NLP and did not know what to expect, but Umar explained to me how he works and he is the kind of person I felt very quickly I could trust with my problem. I am very glad I did because I do not think any other approach would have worked for me due to my reluctance to deal with a bunch of feelings from my past. When Umar guided me through them, he made it doable and safe for me, and as a result, my imposter syndrome disappeared and I have begun to fulfil my ambition to open my own business and am enjoying every minute of it!

Umar is an excellent coach and person; someone you can trust with your problems and know he will be with you all the way until you accomplish your goals. His expertise and kind manner have changed my life for the better! I am the happiest I have been because I can see myself achieving my goals and being the person and the professional I always wanted to be. I really cannot recommend him enough. He is like finding gold.’

- Dolores F. C. 50. Psychotherapist. Manchester. UK.