Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
32mBeginner2019-10-04
Authors

Carolyn Goerner
Professor at Kelley School of Business, Founder of Practical Paradigm
Course details
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite impressive accomplishments. Up to 70% of both women and men, especially high-achievers, experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. This false belief system leads some people to self-sabotage, turn down career and growth opportunities, and limit their own career trajectories. Join instructor Carolyn Goerner as she explains the different types of imposter syndrome and shares constructive ways you can begin to overcome this negative thought cycle.
Learning objectives
Explain the reality of imposter syndrome in the professional realm.
Define imposter syndrome.
Recognize the causes of imposter syndrome.
Examine at what potential times imposter syndrome can occur.
Determine the impact imposter syndrome can have on a person’s job performance.
Identify the different types of imposter syndrome.
Explain how collecting the facts can be a strategy of dealing with imposter syndrome.
Examine how reframing negative thoughts can be a strategy for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Recognize why having conversations about the impact imposter syndrome can have in the professional realm is important.
Learning objectives
Explain the reality of imposter syndrome in the professional realm.
Define imposter syndrome.
Recognize the causes of imposter syndrome.
Examine at what potential times imposter syndrome can occur.
Determine the impact imposter syndrome can have on a person’s job performance.
Identify the different types of imposter syndrome.
Explain how collecting the facts can be a strategy of dealing with imposter syndrome.
Examine how reframing negative thoughts can be a strategy for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Recognize why having conversations about the impact imposter syndrome can have in the professional realm is important.
Skills covered
Well-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentLimited SeriesProfessional Development
Concepts
Introduction
- The reality of imposter syndrome
Defining Imposter Syndrome
- What is imposter syndrome
- What kind of imposter are you
- What causes imposter syndrome
- When does imposter syndrome happen
- What is the impact of imposter syndrome
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Compare yourself to the right people
- Collect the facts
- Reframe negative thoughts
- Treat confidence as a skill
Conclusion
- Have a conversation