Nocturnal tint
B R E A K I N G F R E E F R O M Y O U R O W N S E L F - D O U B T: OV E RC O M I N G I M P O S T O R S Y N D R O M E Kajal Damji Gada
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Scared when you don’t know something
Thinking it was a mistake that you were admitted/ recruited
Going above and beyond for an insignificant improvement
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Self-doubt leading to lack of confidence
Thinking I have to be the best to even apply
Not giving enough credit to my pros
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OTHER EXAMPLES OF SELF-DOUBT #GHC18 •
Not able to solve the hardest question
• More you achieve, more you doubt yourself • Promoted and yet feel like you are not capable • Surrounded by ”smart” people and feel like you don’t belong
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#GHC 18
Feeling like an Impostor
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Impostor Syndrome is a psychological phenomena in which a person can not internalize their success and often attribute it to luck, timing or other external factors. [1]
[1] Harold Hillman The Impostor Syndrome - Becoming an Authentic Leader
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CAUSES OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
• Certain early family dynamics[2] • Societal sex-role stereotyping[2] • Bullying • Comparison
[2] Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention
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#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
Anxiety Lack of confidence Stress
B R A I N Over preparation Negative thoughts Need to prove
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Comparison
#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
• You don’t apply for the job • You don’t make your case for a raise • You don’t seek promotion • You let the opportunity pass
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#GHC 18
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
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NAME THE FEELING #GHC18
• Takes away the power • Realize you are not alone • Being wrong is okay • Not knowing something doesn’t make you a fraud • You allow yourself to do something about it
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#GHC 18
CREATE A POSITIVE MINDSET List of things you have ACHIEVED
List of GOOD things people say to you
Tell yourself, “I AM CAPABLE”
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#GHC 18
MENTORS #GHC18
• Help you realize your worth • Encourage you to take action • Motivate you to seize opportunity
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#GHC 18
MENTORS • Ask someone you look up to #GHC 18
• Tell them: “YOU ARE AWESOME.” “I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU” “WILL YOU BE MY MENTOR?”
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#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF SHIFT IN MINDSET
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Happiness Confidence Growth
B R A I N List of Positive thoughts achievements
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Awareness
#GHC 18
T H A N K YO U Kajal Damji Gada
#GHC18
#GHC18
#GHC18
Scared when you don’t know something
Thinking it was a mistake that you were admitted/ recruited
Going above and beyond for an insignificant improvement
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#GHC18
Self-doubt leading to lack of confidence
Thinking I have to be the best to even apply
Not giving enough credit to my pros
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OTHER EXAMPLES OF SELF-DOUBT #GHC18 •
Not able to solve the hardest question
• More you achieve, more you doubt yourself • Promoted and yet feel like you are not capable • Surrounded by ”smart” people and feel like you don’t belong
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#GHC 18
Feeling like an Impostor
#GHC18
Click icon to add picture
#GHC18
Impostor Syndrome is a psychological phenomena in which a person can not internalize their success and often attribute it to luck, timing or other external factors. [1]
[1] Harold Hillman The Impostor Syndrome - Becoming an Authentic Leader
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CAUSES OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
• Certain early family dynamics[2] • Societal sex-role stereotyping[2] • Bullying • Comparison
[2] Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention
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#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
Anxiety Lack of confidence Stress
B R A I N Over preparation Negative thoughts Need to prove
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Comparison
#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME #GHC18
• You don’t apply for the job • You don’t make your case for a raise • You don’t seek promotion • You let the opportunity pass
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#GHC 18
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
#GHC18
NAME THE FEELING #GHC18
• Takes away the power • Realize you are not alone • Being wrong is okay • Not knowing something doesn’t make you a fraud • You allow yourself to do something about it
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#GHC 18
CREATE A POSITIVE MINDSET List of things you have ACHIEVED
List of GOOD things people say to you
Tell yourself, “I AM CAPABLE”
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#GHC 18
MENTORS #GHC18
• Help you realize your worth • Encourage you to take action • Motivate you to seize opportunity
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#GHC 18
MENTORS • Ask someone you look up to #GHC 18
• Tell them: “YOU ARE AWESOME.” “I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU” “WILL YOU BE MY MENTOR?”
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#GHC 18
EFFECTS OF SHIFT IN MINDSET
#GHC18
Happiness Confidence Growth
B R A I N List of Positive thoughts achievements
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Awareness
#GHC 18
T H A N K YO U Kajal Damji Gada
#GHC18
