Episode 27: Use These 6 Strategies To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Episode 27 Show Notes
What is Imposter Syndrome?
- Oxford Dictionary as “the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills.”
- It is an internal belief that you are not good enough to be doing the role you have.
- It is a feeling that you will be tested at some point and you will fail to live up to expectations.
Early Warning Signs of Imposter Syndrome (Blog Post by Melody Wilding)
- Inability to internalize achievements and downplaying accomplishments
- Fear of being “found out” or being exposed as inexperienced or untalented
- Avoidance of feedback
- A reluctance to ask for help
- Turning down new opportunities
- Second-guessing decisions
- Overworking to the point of burnout to prove you’re “enough”
- Failing to start or finish projects
- Strong feelings of insecurity
- Overthink minor situations
- Perfectionism
- Emotions – guilt, shame, anxiety, fear and self-doubt
- Negative self talk
- Self sabotage
Use These 6 Strategies To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
- Understand Maslow’s 4 Stages of Learning ( We want to go from Conscious Incompetence to Conscious Competence. Recognize the deficit. DO NOT attach emotion to the deficit (shame, guilt, anxiety)
- Shift your mindset (fixed to growth)
- Admit to your team that you don’t know it all (Authenticity and collaboration)
- Remind yourself that you know what you’re doing (Googledoc: positive comments, accomplishments, PD)
- Grow your skills (agency)
- Clean up your self talk (Growth mindset language)
CLICK HERE for Growth Mindset Diagram
CLICK HERE for Growth Mindset Self Talk Poster
CLICK HERE for Episode 2: Turn "Pedestal Kids" Into "Gritty Kids" By Implementing Growth Mindset
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