9 to 5 Imposter
Andy Sajous & James Adams
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About This Podcast
If you've ever sat in a team meeting or a boardroom and thought, "How did I get hired for this?"
You’re in the right place.
Andy Sajous and James Adams are tech veterans who realized that the most talented people in the industry are often the ones most plagued by Imposter Syndrome. On 9 to 5 Imposter, they pull back the curtain on the "lucky amateur" myth.
From the nuances of high performance environments, Andy and James tackle the intersection of career, culture, and psychology. This isn't just about feeling better; it's about performing better by understanding the "imposter" inside us all. Join a community of hundreds of professionals turning their greatest insecurity into their greatest competitive edge.
It's an engaging and thought-provoking listen.
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S1E11 Interview Sanford Long: An Executive Mindset in Strategic Problem Solving
How do you lead when the stakes are high, the systems are complex, and the path forward hasn’t been paved for you? In this episode, we sit down with Sanford Long, an executive whose leadership…
S1E10 Interview with Brandon Bischoff: Building a Career Beyond the Mask
In this episode of the 9-to-5 Imposter, hosts Andy and James welcome Brandon Bischoff, a seasoned IT professional whose career journey from a help desk in to a senior cybersecurity leader offers a…
S1 9 to 5 in Five: Growth Tax Theory - Andrew Ting
In this episode of the 9 to 5 in Five, Andy uses a high-impact clip from Andrew Ting to illustrate the "Growth Tax Theory", the psychological price we pay every time we level up in our careers.…
S1E9 Interview with Chloe Burton: The Power of Transparent Mentorship
In this episode of the 9 to 5 Imposter Podcast, hosts Andy and James are joined by ten-year tech veteran Chloe Burton to decode the psychological hurdles of navigating a career pivot from psychology…
S1 9 to 5 in Five: Growth Tax Theory - Eric Shanks
In this episode of the 9 to 5 in Five, Andy uses a high-impact clip from Eric Shanks to illustrate the "Growth Tax Theory", the psychological price we pay every time we level up in our careers. While…
S1E8 Reflecting on Growth: Our Year-End Recap
In this year-end episode of the 9 to 5 Imposter Podcast, hosts Andy and James reflect on their journey so far, discussing the impactful messages from their previous guests. They touch on various…
S1E7 Interview with Sandeep Nair: Navigating Life's Challenges
In this episode of the 9 to 5 Imposter Podcast, hosts James and Andy dive into the topic of imposter syndrome as they are joined by their guest, Sandeep Nair. A first-generation Indian American and a…
S1E6 Interview with Andrew Ting: Lessons from a Harvard-Educated Executive
Andrew Ting, a professor at Georgetown's Business School and George Washington University's Law School and a Chief Legal Officer with two Harvard degrees, shares his personal experiences with…
S1E5 Interview with Nick Rodriguez: Breaking the Ice
This episode of the 9 to 5 Imposter Podcast features guest Nick Rodriguez, who works as a DEI and Employee Experience manager at AHEAD. Nick shares his background, growing up as a Mexican-Scottish…
S1E4 Interview with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn: From DJ to Tech Evangelist
Shannon shares her unconventional journey into the tech industry, from being a DJ to becoming a principal solutions architect, as well as her struggles with self-doubt and overcoming impostor…
S1E3 Interview with Eric Shanks: The Imposter Within
In this episode, hosts James and Andy welcome their first guest, Eric Shanks, a principal technical marketing engineer. Eric shares his personal journey with imposter syndrome, discussing his…
S1E2 It's More Than Just a Podcast
In this episode of the Nine to Five Imposter podcast, the hosts share their initial reactions to the positive feedback received from the first episode and delve into the widespread nature of imposter…
S1E1 Unmasking Self-doubt in the Working World
In the inaugural episode of the Nine to Five Imposter Podcast, hosts Andy Sajous and James Adams delve into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, especially within professional environments. They…
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9 to 5 Imposter has published 13 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
9 to 5 Imposter is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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