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Imposter Syndrome

Broad Associates Ltd


“Obviously I’m in this position because
my abilities have been overestimated.”

Referenced from The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women – Dr Young


Are you more likely to attribute your
successes to the internal, stable factor of
ability?
Or
Attribute them to temporary causes such as
luck, that someone likes you…?
Imposter Syndrome Symptoms

 Consistent negative self-talk


 Inability to internalise accomplishments
 Obsessing over mistakes and failures
 Feeling of never being good enough
 Overwhelming anxiety of being “found out” as a
fraud
Imposter Syndrome Impact

 Judge yourself by only the highest of standards


 May lead to perfectionism
 Hold on to flaws, mistakes and criticism
 Feel a fraud, which can manifest itself in:
 Overworking
 Self sabotage
 Holding back
 Procrastination
There is an inherent danger of believing
you’re not good enough. It can
become self-fulfilling
Management Techniques
(Ellevate Network)
 Identify the feelings
 Let it out
 Reconsider your perception of failure
 Reaffirm your self-worth
 Refrain from comparison
 Pursueyour goal relentlessly regardless of what
you feel
The impact of language..

 Should…  Would be good if…


 Must…  Would like to…
 Have to…  Have the opportunity to…
 Will…  Will try…
Actions to help manage Imposter Syndrome
Reaffirm your self-worth
 Write an affirmation statement
 Ask for evidence of your achievement and
ability
Write it down
Practice accepting it

 When people give you positive feedback, just


say ‘thank you’
“Ring the Bells that can still ring, forget the
perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the
light get’s in”
Leonard Cohen
Anthem
PERFECTION EXCELLENCE

Doubt Confidence

Fear Taking Risks

Anger and Frustration Powerful

Being Right Willingness to be wrong

Judgmental Accepting

Taking Giving

Control Spontaneity

Pressure Equilibrium
Procrastination
 Procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and
deliberately look for distractions
 It is psychologically more acceptable to never
tackle a task than to face the possibility of falling
short on performance
 Sometimes, perfect is the enemy of the good.
Am I doing my best right now?

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