LUYC 106: Ditching Your Impostor Complex with Tanya Geisler

LUYC 106: Ditching Your Impostor Complex with Tanya Geisler

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur September 18, 2019 Duration: 38:48
What’s up everyone! In this episode, I am joined by Tanya Geisler, leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and the encouraging voice behind Starring Role Playbook. Tanya is here today to share her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s helping women bust out of their Impostor Complex with her course and coaching. Don’t postpone joy. Do the thing you are called to do. Do it! Tanya came to coaching after years in an outwardly successful but ultimately unsatisfying career in advertising. Her fascination about the Impostor Complex, and as someone who personally struggled with it, Tanya created Starring Role Playbook to help people claim the success that is rightfully theirs. Her course is a journey that allows her students to recognize their own potential, empower them to achieve it, and live life to the fullest. Listen as Tanya shares her magnificent story, how she created Starring Role Playbook, and how her course is transforming the lives of her students. Enjoy! Episode Quotes "It was important for me to see in real time what was coming up for folks." "Completion is not a requirement for transformation." "Be supportive as possible without needing to have an outcome look at a very specific way." “Life’s a grand production. Step into your starring role.” Listen to Learn 00:55 Getting to know Tanya Geisler, Rapid 5 Questions 04:47 Tanya's entrepreneurial journey 07:29 What is Impostor Complex? - "Fake it 'till you make it" 14:47 Tanya's course (Starring Role Playbook) - who is it for? 19:26 Starring Role Playbook - creation and launching 20:36 Benefits of teaching the course live 22:51 Starring Role Playbook - course goal and student's journey 31:12 Where students get stuck and how Tanya supports them 33:01 Challenges and learning moments as a course creator 34:53 Exciting things coming up from Tanya, website link Get the Bonus Episode! Join us in the bonus segment! Tanya and I dig deep into the Impostor Complex and how you can combat it. Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives
Podcast Episodes
LUYC 079: The Future of Education with Chris Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Hey, hey! Joining us on the show today is Chris Do, an Emmy award-winning director, designer and educator. Chris is also the CEO of Blind, a design consultancy in Los Angeles. In this episode, Chris and I talk about The…
LUYC 078: Vulnerability is Badass...with Conni Biesalski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
Hello everyone! Today I am joined by Conni Biesalski. Conni is a photographer, digital filmmaker, entrepreneur and marketing mentor. Her course The Art of Vulnerability helps students connect with themselves and other pe…
LUYC 077: Bye 2018, Hello 2019! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:32
Hey everybody, welcome to the very first episode of 2019! In this episode, I’ll share the highlights of 2018, including the challenges, wins, and lessons learned. This is a follow-up from my Annual Review on the blog, wh…
LUYC 075: Alex Hillman on Trust, Community, and 30x500 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:54
Hey everybody! We have Alex Hillman on the show today. Alex is the founder of Indy Hall, a coworking community in Philadelphia; he’s also the co-founder of StackingtheBricks.com, along with Amy Hoy. In this episode, Alex…
LUYC 073: Your Journey is Your Journey...with Justin Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Welcome everyone! Joining us on the show today is the fabulous Justin Jackson, founder of MegaMaker, Transistor.fm and the creator of the course, Marketing for Developers. In this episode, Justin and I chat about the imp…
LUYC 072: Marcus Blankenship on Teaching Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:25
Hello everybody! Marcus Blankenship joins us on the show today. Marcus helps coders become solid leaders and build high-performing teams; he’s also the author of Habits that Ruin Your Technical Team. We’re going to talk…
LUYC 071: How to Productize and Scale with Brian Casel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
Welcome to another episode of Level Up Your Course! Really excited about today’s guest, Brian Casel. Brian is the founder of Productize and Scale and Audience Ops. He’s a master at productizing services. In this episode,…
LUYC 070: Drop Ship Lifestyle with Anton Kraly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:53
Welcome everybody! Joining us today is Anton Kraly, the founder and CEO of Drop Ship Lifestyle. Anton helps people learn how to start a successful drop shipping business. Today, he’s here to share his eCommerce journey,…