Dealing with Your Imposter Syndrome
Don't let fear rob you of your goals!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 · 2 - 3 PM
Online
Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities, accomplishments and feeling like a fraud. “Do I really have what it takes to pull it off?” “Do I have what it takes to be a success?”, “Am I good enough?” These are questions we often ask ourselves as we face and step into challenging aspects of everyday life and no one is immune from it. These feelings are often fueled by self-doubt and fears and feelings of worry, concern, being scared, of not being enough, etc.
Have you ever thought to yourself, “One of these days people will realize I don’t know as much as they think”? Maybe you live with that nagging feeling of being found out because you believe you’re not smart enough, not talented enough, don’t have the experience…
These doubts and the constant pressure to fit in and perform can trigger feelings of impostor syndrome. This can lead to becoming demotivated and feeling it’s just too hard to keep putting yourself out there. The truth is without support or a means to manage and work through these feelings, they can often feel in a continual state of anxiety and not feeling good enough.
Imposter Syndrome is more common than you think. We often fear that we are the only ones experiencing self-doubt, but you will be surprised at how many other people feel the same way. It can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise. No one is immune from this, however there are ways to work through these feelings of impostor syndrome.
Impostor syndrome is an issue faced by many corporate professionals who are successful in their careers and have the expected things in life BUT their happiness, relationships & health are so often sacrificed, undermined by feelings of anxiety, self-doubt and not experiencing success internally, often bringing up feelings of imposter syndrome.
It does not matter how common imposter syndrome in your life, or how frequently you feel it but whether you let that fear stop you from taking action to reach your goals. Breaking down any mental and emotional barriers to take action allows you to move forwards.
Join us as we gently take you through an approach to help you deal with imposter syndrome, stop this unhelpful cycle and make some real strides forward.
Attendees will learn:
- What impostor syndrome is and how it can hold you back.
- How to identify your type of impostor syndrome personality.
- The 5 key principles to work through the mental and emotional blocks holding you back.
- A holistic approach to managing and overcoming feelings triggered by impostor syndrome.
- How to build the resilience and strength to deal with uncertainty and conquer your fears
- How to apply a series of techniques to your own example of impostor syndrome which you can take away and use again and again if those feelings of impostor syndrome come up.
Who should attend:
- Those who struggle with imposter syndrome
- People who experience self-doubt in the workplace
- People interested in a holistic approach to managing feelings
- Employees looking to gain confidence in their work
- Training and HR professionals
- Managers delivering training
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