What Shadé Zahrai has said about Impostor syndrome

1 quote · 1 episode · May 11, 2026

Shadé Zahrai, Behavioral researcher, confidence expert and author of Big Trust, with a PhD in organizational behavior from Monash University, has been quoted on Impostor syndrome once in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on May 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Zahrai argues feeling like an impostor is common and a sign of growth.
“some studies have found up to 82% of people have felt like an imposter at some point. And the beautiful thing about feeling like an imposter is it is a sign that you are growing”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 38:08

Episodes

How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 11, 2026 · 1 h 19 min
Mel Robbins talks with behavioral researcher Dr. Shadé Zahrai about her four-part framework—acceptance, agency, autonomy, adaptability—for overcoming self-doubt and building confidence.

Others on Impostor syndrome

Adam Grant · 2 quotes
Oprah Winfrey · 1 quote
Michelle "Mace" Curran · 1 quote
Joe Rogan · 1 quote
Skylar Grey · 1 quote
Da'Vine Joy Randolph · 1 quote
Brené Brown · 1 quote

Shadé Zahrai on other topics

Self-doubt · 4 quotes
Self-acceptance · 3 quotes
Locus of control · 2 quotes
Career imprinting · 1 quote
Voice and speech clarity · 1 quote
Body language · 1 quote
Worry time (stimulus control) · 1 quote
Positive affirmations · 1 quote