Imposter syndrome…

It's that feeling that you're not qualified.

That you'll be called out as a fraud.

That the fallout will be devastating.

If you know what I'm describing, you should be aware that you're not alone.

Please don’t let it stop you. You can overcome it.

Imposter syndrome is felt by people of all genders, socio-economic status, and achievement.

The more accurate term, Imposter Phenomon, was introduced in 1978 by Dr. Pauline Rose Clance and Dr. Suzanne Imes. Their study of 178 white, middle- to upper-class women described a challenge that has since been found to affect just about everyone.

Imposter Phenomon arises in professional, academic, social and family situations. It’s common to athletes and others involved in competition at all levels.

For some, it causes intense anxiety that stops them from working towards goals, performing at their highest level, or sharing their expertise. For others, it’s a fleeting feeling that they dismiss, or compartmentalize, before “knocking it out of the ballpark.” For most, it’s a series of thoughts and feelings that impact us on a wide variety of levels.

Yes, I feel Imposter Phenomenon too.

I’ve learned how to identify it, address it, and dismiss it. That might sound easy but it’s been a journey.

I’ll be sharing why Imposter Syndrome occurs, my journey with identifying and managing it, and ways to address it in my upcoming, free webinar. Sign up here to be notified as soon as it’s scheduled.

In the meantime, here are more resources than you’ll be able to get through that address Imposter Syndrome! Choose the format that works best for you and learn from multiple voices.

PODCASTS

Getting Even with Anita Hill

Get Sh!t Done with Alex Batdorf

The Intersection with Nancy Harris

Resilient Leadership with Bridgette Theurer and Irvine Nugent

Persevere Podcast with Patty Post

The New Rules of Business by Chief

Ever Better Today with Lisa Conners

BOOKS

Playing Big by Tara Mohr

The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young

A Women’s Guide to Power: Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

ARTICLES and OTHER RESOURCES

Dr. Pauline Rose Clance, co-author of the original study on Imposter Phenomenon

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Harvard Business Review

Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It, The New Yorker

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