Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to Build Confidence

Ever felt like a fraud at work? As if at any moment, everyone else is going to realize that you’ve bluffed your way to your current position? This phenomenon is known as the Impostor Syndrome.

Imposter Syndrome is a term used to describe a set of beliefs that has us feeling like we’re frauds, we are in some way lacking or unworthy, we don’t deserve our successes and/or it’s only a matter of time before we’re “found out.” Research shows that although Imposter Syndrome is experienced by men, it is particularly prevalent among women with over 70% of us experiencing ‘imposter symptoms’ during, and in many cases throughout, our careers.

This program will share some specific strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome and build confidence.

What Participants Will Learn

• Gain a clear understanding what Imposter Syndrome is
• Learn to recognize ‘imposter symptoms’ in ourselves and those we lead
• Explore empowering knowledge, skills and practices to help us manage our imposter ‘symptoms’, growing our professional and personal confidence