Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry

Singing Teachers Talk

In this episode, Alexa dives into the common struggles of imposter syndrome, low confidence, and feeling overwhelmed that many singing teachers face. As an experienced voice instructor and singer herself, Alexa shares personal stories and insights on managing these challenges in your teaching career and life. Learn how to overcome negative self-talk, build your confidence both in and out of the studio, and avoid burnout through self-care and planning.
"Sometimes, I am completely overwhelmed by the amount of information and responsibility I'm faced with as a singing teacher."

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

Vocology in Practice
The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention by Dr Pauline R Clance & Dr Suzanne A Imes (1978):
Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw (1903)
(Blog) Singing and the Premenstrual Voice
Singing Teachers Talk Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman
Psychologist Lev Vygotsky (The Zone of Proximal Development & ‘Scaffolding’)
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young
(Youtube) TED Talk by Valerie Young (2017)
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Steven Bartlett & The Diary of a CEO
John Henny
Voice Study Centre
Adam Grant
The 6-minute Success Journal
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ABOUT THE GUEST

After graduating with a BA Musical Theatre degree, Alexa Terry donned her sailor’s cap and performed as a lead soloist on cruise ships travelling the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Baltic seas. She trod the boards in London’s West End as the protagonist in a new Musical Theatre project, studied as a librettist with Book, Music and Lyrics (BML), and has written for the likes of BritishTheatre.com as a reviewer.

Alexa runs her a singing tuition practice in the South of England and is a singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools - Italia Conti, where she also regularly panels entry auditions. Alexa is the host of the BAST Training Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, mentors for the BAST Training Level 5 Qualification, and has presented on the topics of Musical Theatre repertoire and authentic Musical Theatre performance.

Guest Website: aterryvocalcoaching.com

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