Thu Nov 27 2025

From perfectionism at age ten to coaching CEOs who quietly wonder if they belong, Gary exposes how comparison, credentials and hidden shame steal confidence. Join this lively conversation as Gary gets brutally honest about the sneaky scripts that fuel imposter syndrome. He also shares personal stories of betrayal, resilience and finding freedom through vulnerability, purpose and service. If self-doubt ever whispers you’re not enough, this episode gives you the means to silence it and step into who you’ve earned to be. TIME-CODED TOPIC GUIDE 0:00 — Matt intro and North Carolina series setup 02:30 — Who is Gary Frey, background, business history 06:10 — Defining imposter syndrome and where it came from 09:45 — Perfectionism, early childhood patterns, high achiever psychology 14:20 — CEO coaching, the silent epidemic among leaders 19:30— The Tana Green story and the power of admitting “I don’t know what I’m doing” 24:40 — Education, credentials, comparison, hiding flaws, inter...