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How do you respond to Impostor Syndrome? Are you wearing the mask of the perfectionist, natural genius, expert, soloist, or the super hero? Do you know how to unmask yourself and meet your challenges intellectually and professionally?
After observing our clients struggle against the feelings of impostor syndrome, we came up with strategies for approaching it differently—and with a sense of humor. We knew that impostor syndrome was getting in the way of our clients’ success and holding them back.
Join us in this interactive, tool loaded workshop and learn how to recognize Imposter Syndrome and find ways to excel in spite of it.
Start with our workshop, but continue to explore ways to manage Imposter Syndrome through these resources:
Articles
4 ways to quiet imposter syndrome and start believing in yourself by Tania Katan
Many of us have an inner voice telling us we lucked into what we have or we’re a fraud. That’s normal; the problem is when we believeit. Here’s how to start recognizing your own worth, from coach and consultant Tania Katan. Read the full article here.
Has Remote Work Created anImposter Syndrome Problem?
The transition towards more widespread remote work has been coming for a while now, but it’s almost certainly the case that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant acceleratorof this shift.
For the first time in the modern era, companies of all types are becoming more open torunning distributed teams that don’t meet in a single location, but who collaborate using arange of technological tools that can bring them together virtually. Read the full article here.
by Jack Boutchard & Cascade Team, on Jun 4, 2021
KPMG study finds 75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers
NEW YORK, October 7 – A majority of executive women across a range of industries identified having experienced feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, or imposter syndrome, at certain points in their careers and say they believe it is commonly experienced by women in corporate America, according to a new study released today by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm. Read the full article here.
Why Impostor Syndrome Gets Worse While Working Remotely (and How to Quiet the Voice of Doubt in Your Head)
Work through your impostor syndrome while working from home. By Stephanie Cornwell
The students at Stanford University use a beautiful analogy to describe impostor syndrome: At face value, students are like ducks, effortlessly gliding on a pond. They float along as the best and brightest future leaders and innovators collecting achievements, internships, and high GPAs. But when you look underneath the water, their little webbed feet are desperately fighting to keep them afloat. Read the full article here.
Why Starting a New Job Feels So Awkward by Art Markman
When you’re first starting out in a new job, it can feel awkward. Even if you have effective onboarding, you might not be sure what to say, who to talk to, or how to figure out what you need to know. And you’re not alone. Read the full article.
Podcasts
Bossbabe Podcast episode 161 How to Beat Imposter Syndrome + Cultivate Genuine Confidence
Let’s be honest...the “fake it ‘til you make it” attitude can only take you so far. So what do you do when your skills are going to be publicly put to the test and you’re afraid you’re going to get found out?You have to beat the imposter syndrome and develop genuine confidence in yourself. And that can only happen when you learn how to stop comparing yourself to others.Sounds easy, right? (Probably not).That’s why we invited comparison-expert, Melissa Ambrosini to the podcast. She (literally) wrote the book on overcoming comparison and is sharing ALL her wisdom so you can stop feeling “not good enough” and start stepping into your power with a confident self belief.
The Adult Chair Podcast episode 350 “I feel like a fraud; overcoming Imposter Syndrome
You landed the dream gig, got the promotion, submitted your book for publishing, had an amazing first date. So, why do you feel so insecure, unsure and even unworthy? Hello, imposter syndrome! Imposter syndrome, or feeling like a fraud, is something that everyone struggles with from time to time — yep, even those super successful people you look up to.
Passion Struck Podcast-Guest Speaker Dr. Valerie Young. Episode 173 How to Combat Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism and Playing Small
In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Dr. Valerie Young about the types and causes of imposter syndrome and how you combat it. | Brought to you by Gusto (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck)
Other Resources
5 Steps To Shake The Feeling That You're An Impostor February 1, 2021
DIANA OPONG SYLVIE DOUGLIS
In 1978, as graduate students, Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance realized they both felt like they weren't good enough to be doing their graduate studies, and many of the female students they were teaching felt the exact same way.
"We actually coined the term impostor phenomenon," says Imes, a psychologist,"because [it] is actually not a syndrome in the medical sense of the word." The feelingisn't a disorder or something that can be diagnosed.