Imposter syndrome is a syndrome most of us know well. Even Albert Einstein experienced a loud inner critic. That said, it’s a psychological phenomenon that affects women in a particular way. It's a feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy, despite a lot of evidence to the contrary, which can lead women to question their abilities and accomplishments. Imposter syndrome can be a … [Read more...]
It’s Not You, It’s The System: Reframing Imposter Syndrome
Recent headlines have touted the record-breaking 10% representation of female CEOs in the top Fortune 500 companies for the first time in its 68-year history. Forbes, for example, led with New Year, New Glass Heights: Women Now Comprise 10% of Top US Corporation CEOs. But should we really be celebrating a figure like 10%? At a time when women outnumber men in college … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Turn Around The Impostor Syndrome And Become A Better Leader
The "Impostor Syndrome" is common even for those who have conquered the peak of their professional career. In this piece, you'll find three methods to keep yourself motivated, focused, and become an effective leader. It finally happens. The opportunity you've been dreaming of since you started your career is so close you can almost touch it. But instead of celebrating it, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Tame Imposter Syndrome
You know that everyone has imposter syndrome. But they’re not like you, the real imposter… This hilarious line, which has been circulating the internet for a few years, sums up what it’s like to be a human being who’s suffered from imposter syndrome. On my podcast, I ask each woman I interview what they are still insecure about, and imposter syndrome is one of the … [Read more...]
The What, How and Why of Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like everyone around you knows exactly what they are doing while you haven’t got a clue? How about that all your successes are about luck, while all your failings come down to you? If your answer is yes, you have likely experienced imposter syndrome. While it may feel isolating and confronting, it’s something that a lot of people experience. In fact, more … [Read more...]
How Business Women Can Beat Imposter Syndrome
Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like an appropriate time to reflect not just on topics like the gender pay gap and gender inequality in business leadership but on supporting women and helping them be more successful in the future. To that end, I'm not going to write about gender inequality in business today. There are plenty of statistics and research on that … [Read more...]