Panel discussion 11 th June 2015 What is the Impostor Syndrome Feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence of success accompanied by chronic selfdoubt and feelings of intellectual ID: 313762
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Cracking the Imposter Syndrome
Panel discussion 11th June 2015Slide2
What is the Impostor Syndrome?
Feelings
of inadequacy that persist despite evidence of success, accompanied by chronic self-doubt and feelings of intellectual fraudulenceSlide3
Some common thoughts
I must not fail
Fear of being “found out”
Success
responsibility pressure
I feel like a fake
Don’t deserve my success/accolades
Others think I’m more competent than I really am
It’s all down to luck
“I just got lucky”
Success is due to external reasons
Success is no big deal
“It was an easy task”
“Anyone could’ve done it”
“I’m just winging it – I don’t know what I’m doing”Slide4
You’re more likely to fall for it if you’re…
YoungerFemaleWorking in a knowledge-intensive professionHave progressed quickly in your careerIn a role that really challenges youSlide5
Our panel today
Betty
Adamou
CEO
&
Founder
Research
Through Gaming
Rosie
Campbell
Director
Campbell
Keegan
Sinead Hasson
Managing Director
Hasson
Associates
Phyllis Macfarlane
Global Training Director
GfK
Gemma StokesFounderPodengoSlide6
How to overcome the Imposter Syndrome
See it for what it really is
Awareness is the first and most important step
Understand what the feelings are
for
Anxiety, fear of success/failure… they can motivate you
Talk about your feelings and seek support
Don’t keep it in –
other people
may be feeling the same way
Own
your
thoughts and successes
Ditch the
negative self-talk
and take credit where it’s due
Be kind to yourself
Mistakes are OK –
reframe them as
a learning opportunity
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