Why I’m Boycotting ‘Imposter Syndrome’ - EP034
Career Confessions
English - August 09, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsCareers Business Education Self-Improvement leadership careeradvice careerdevelopment personaldevelopment success Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I’m conflicted about the term imposter syndrome, and I have boycotted talking about it for over a year now.
It bothers me that every conference for women includes a session about overcoming imposter syndrome, but only addresses the issue from the perspective of trying to fix your mindset.
If you think back to the times you felt like you didn’t belong at work, were you the real problem?
On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the 1978 study where the concept of imposter syndrome originated and argue that being in an environment that’s not conducive for growth is what makes us feel like we don’t belong.
I explain how I stood my ground in a situation where I could have felt like the odd one out and weigh in on what to do if a lack of clear instructions is giving you a case of imposter syndrome.
Listen in for insight on addressing imposter syndrome in a new way and take on my challenge to cultivate pride in your abilities by celebrating your WINS every week!
Key Takeaways
The 1978 study where the concept of imposter syndrome originated
How imposter syndrome is defined as the belief that you’re not bright despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments
How being in an environment that’s not conducive for growth makes us feel like we don’t belong
What to do if a lack of clear instructions makes you feel inept
My challenge to list your top 10 wins and accomplishments for the week every Friday
How I stood my ground in a situation where I was made to feel like the odd one out
Why I’m passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging
The problem with trying to fix women’s mindsets but not the workplace
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