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Have you ever felt like you’re in over your head at work? That you somehow lucked out in landing a position that you’re really not qualified for? Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, the feeling is so prevalent that it even has its own name: imposter syndrome. Feeling Like a Fraud? Imposter syndrome is […]
We often refer to the “future of work” as if we’re waiting for the next episode of a television series. Yet before we see a season of equality, women will need to be in the writers’ room. Without the energy, ideas, and mobilizing capacities of women, business will continue to be business as usual. By […]
In a working world where we have seen a significant shift toward the virtual environment, much has changed. Over the last 3 years, organizational leadership has grappled with how to manage remote workers, create connected cultures across time zones, and navigate the nuances of a hybrid workforce. One thing that hasn’t changed? Imposter syndrome. In […]
For many, imposter syndrome is simply a natural obstacle in life. It’s a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their skills or accomplishments and have an internalized fear of being exposed as frauds. Research shows that imposter syndrome impacts 70% of people, most commonly high achievers who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments. It […]
Few feelings in one’s professional life can top the elation of landing a coveted job or promotion: the excitement of new responsibilities, greater prestige, and (hopefully) more money. But that elation often quickly has to compete for emotional bandwidth with a specific flavor of workplace anxiety known as “imposter syndrome.” Many people have probably heard […]