Imposter Syndrome is the belief that we’ve tricked everyone around us and we’re not actually worthy of the job, accolades, and/or credentials we’ve received. It’s not a clinical diagnosis but rather a set of thoughts, so Imposter Syndrome is more accurately called Imposter Experience or Imposter Phenomenon. But just because Imposter Syndrome is not a clinical diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s easy to handle.
The bulk of my clients whisper about Imposter Syndrome sometime soon after meeting me. They go on to explain how the thinking limits them, affecting their confidence, effectiveness at work, and willingness to put themselves “out there” and take on new things.
All told, Imposter Syndrome is a major threat to workplace enjoyment, engagement, and productivity.
It’s common - up to 82% of people experience Imposter Syndrome, research shows -and it doesn’t “go away.”
That’s why I focused my latest article for Forbes on the practical steps to handling Imposter Syndrome, based on a decade of fine-tuning my strategies with clients - and in my own life and work! I couldn’t have become an full-time entrepreneur without these very tips.
Click through to read more. I hope you find the strategies helpful.